This Glossy Trouser Trend Makes All-Black Outfits So Elegant

I’ve always had a penchant for an all-black outfit. It’s my go-to when I’m short on time, low on inspiration, or just craving something easy and put-together. Time and again, I find myself reaching for various black staples and styling them with one another, and every time, it works. After relying on this monochrome formula so often, I’ve picked up a few tricks to make it feel all the more fresh and refined. And my absolute favourite is swapping classic black trousers in cotton, linen, or wool for a glossy satin pair.

Model Jasmine Tookes wears black satin trousers with a black strapless top and black The Row Margaux bag.

It’s a simple change, but it makes a world of difference, and I’m not the only one to have caught on to its outfit-elevating properties. In fact, just this morning I spotted model Jasmine Tookes styling the simple formula. She wore a slinky pair of black satin trousers with a strapless black top, delicate strappy sandals, and a The Row Margaux bag, creating a monochrome moment that felt anything but flat. Her outfit exuded polish without falling short on dimension—proving that even the most neutral palette can be packed with interest, if the right fabrications are involved.

Influencer @sylviemus_ wears a black longline sleeveless top over black satin trousers with a glossy black leather handbag.

Imbued with a lustrous finish that catches the light, these trousers instantly make an outfit feel more considered. They offer the same ease as your usual tailored pair but with an elevated twist. As Tooke’s look shows, they work beautifully with a sleek strapless top, but they’re just as chic worn with a classic black tank or a billowing blouse for evening.