Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [4 Ways To Wear Drawstring Trousers](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1123) [Style](/index%2Ephp/style) / 23 January 2020 # 4 Ways To Wear Drawstring Trousers A few years ago, a tailored drawstring trouser was an oxymoron. Today, this hybrid style has proven itself to be a valuable alternative to jeans or trackies. Endlessly versatile and easy to wear, they’re especially good in navy. Here are four ways to try the trend. ## Look 1 The key to this look is layering. A denim shirt ensures the outfit doesn’t look too casual. Wear it unbuttoned to show the grey tee underneath and sling over a bomber jacket in a textured fabric like wool. Finish with all-white leather high-tops. ![](https://media.slman.com/LUzYUJB2SR7Pke04vq5jjM20MNk=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F01%2Flook-1-drawstring.jpg) [Kenmare Denim Shirt, £120 | Saturdays NYC](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fsaturdays_nyc%2Fkenmare-denim-shirt%2F1193820) [Slim-Fit Cotton-Twill Drawstring Trousers, £280 | Aspesi](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Faspesi%2Fslim-fit-cotton-twill-drawstring-trousers%2F1191116) [Bless Crew Neck T-Shirt, £25 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.reiss.com%252Fp%252Fcrew-neck-t-shirt-mens-bless-in-grey-marl%252F%5D%5D) [Checked Wool Bomber, £425 | Kent & Curwen](https://www.kentandcurwen.com/checked-wool-bomber-k3650em10a97.html) [All Star High Leather, £64.99 | Converse](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2374&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.office.co.uk%252Fview%252Fproduct%252Foffice_catalog%252F5%252C21%252F2452110874080%5D%5D) [Ribbed Line Print Sports Socks, £3.90 | Uniqlo](https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/men-ribbed-line-print-sports-socks-421028COL03MSC027000.html) ## Look 2 Not just for off-duty, drawstring trousers can be incorporated into a smarter outfit. Keep the rest of the look simple by choosing a plain tee and white sneakers, and wear with an unstructured blazer. Smart accessories will elevate the look even further. ![](https://media.slman.com/ty_MslSYp64JEPi7LZGokV4Q6Tw=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F01%2Flook-2-drawstring-b.jpg) [Max Bill Automatic 38mm Stainless Steel And Leather Watch,£870 | Junghans](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fjunghans%2Fmax-bill-automatic-38mm-stainless-steel-and-leather-watch--ref--no--027-3501-00%2F1015054) [Ludlow Classic-Fit Unstructured Suit Jacket, £277 | J. Crew](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens_category/sportcoatsandvests/suitingblazers/ludlow-classicfit-unstructured-suit-jacket-in-english-woolcotton/AA338) [Flexo Slim Fit Jersey-Stretch Trousers, £125 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.reiss.com%252Fp%252Fslim-fit-jersey-stretch-trousers-mens-flexo-in-navy-blue%252F%5D%5D) [Round Neck T-Shirt, £15 | COS](https://www.cosstores.com/en_gbp/men/menswear/t-shirts/product.round-neck-t-shirt-white.0164609001.html) [Stag Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver Cuff, £145 | Miansai​](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2F1330975) [Darren Tumbled Leather Mens Sneakers, £145 ](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fjaeger_lecoultre%2Fmaster-ultra-thin-moon-39mm-stainless-steel-and-alligator-watch--ref--no--jlq1368420%2F1117837)[| Reiss](https://www.reiss.com/p/tumbled-leather-sneakers-mens-darren-in-white-ss19/) ## Look 3 Drawstring trousers are perfect with weekend wardrobe heroes such as a workman’s jacket, grey cotton tee and trainers. Add some texture to your outfit with a thick, knitted beanie hat. ![](https://media.slman.com/YiMKeEFYiBM9KFgupBbhBfpaqZY=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F01%2Flook-3drawstring.jpg) [The Tailored Tee, £40 | L'Estrange London](https://lestrangelondon.com/collections/t-shirts/products/the-tailored-tee-charcoal-supima-cotton) [Kaplan Cotton-Gabardine Drawstring Trousers, £210 | A.P.C.](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fapc%2Fkaplan-cotton-gabardine-drawstring-trousers%2F1194504) [Cotton Twill Workwear Jacket, £89 | Arket](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fshirts%2Fproduct.cotton-twill-workwear-jacket-white.0745448003.html) [C](https://www.cosstores.com/en_gbp/men/accessories/hats-scarves-and-gloves/product.cashmere-scarf-grey.0520472010.html)[ashmere Scarf, £69 | COS](https://www.cosstores.com/en_gbp/men/accessories/hats-scarves-and-gloves/product.cashmere-scarf-grey.0520472010.html) [Air Tailwind 79 Leather-Trimmed Suede And Shell Sneakers, £89 | Nike](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fnike%2Fair-tailwind-79-leather-trimmed-suede-and-shell-sneakers%2F1185618) [Navy Cashmere Beanie Hat, £65 | Sirplus](https://sirplus.co.uk/products/navy-cashmere-beanie-hat) ## Look 4 A roll-neck knit keeps these relaxed trousers from looking too sloppy. A finer fabric like cashmere will look cool, while opting for something chunkier will look more contemporary. Layer up with a heavy tailored overcoat to complete your outfit. ![](https://media.slman.com/UgiHQ1defJqkcBG163QiXwNQR7g=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F01%2Flook-4-drawstring.jpg) [Textured Wool Tailored Coat,£169.99 | Mango](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Fcoats-coats%2Ftextured-wool-tailored-coat_67060527.html) [Flecked Cotton-Blend T-Shirt, £19.99 | Mango](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Ft-shirts-plain%2Fflecked-cotton-blend-t-shirt_67030030.html) [Tapered Cotton-Twill Drawstring Trousers, £115 ](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Ffolk%2Ftapered-cotton-twill-drawstring-trousers%2F1194601)[| Folk](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Ffolk%2Ftapered-cotton-twill-drawstring-trousers%2F1194601) [Mélange Shetland Wool Rollneck Sweater, £195 | MAN 1924](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fman_1924%2Fmelange-shetland-wool-rollneck-sweater%2F1221296) [Dayton Shopper Tote, £145 | Want Les Essentiels](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2F1248863) [Leggera Dégradé Suede Sneakers, £265 | Officine Creative](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fofficine_creative%2Fleggera-degrade-suede-sneakers%2F1215942) DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. 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