Sequin trousers scream Christmas, but knowing how to style sequin trousers can seem a bit daunting – especially if you're a minimalist. I'd argue that they can be seamlessly included in your minimal, capsule wardrobe with a few smart styling tips.
I personally love sequins so much that I own over 15 items of bedazzled clothing, ranging from sequin dresses to mini skirts and trousers. I've been known to wear a pair of silver trousers for breakfast – so hear me out when I say you can style them up or down, for any occasion.
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Ahead, how to style sequin trousers – up or down.
1. With a trench coat and mesh top
Think of this as the more sparkly version of a ‘jeans and a nice top’. Here, Kristen Bell of Nobody Wants This fame, has styled her black, wide-leg sequinned trousers with a mesh top (atop a black bra), and an oversized trench coat. The trench will slightly tone this look down, with its buttery suede texture and relaxed fit. Dinner with the girls? Check.
READ: How to style a trench coat for every season.
2. With a blazer
An oversized blazer is the saviour of many outfits, and sequin trousers are no exception. This look is giving Saint Laurent. Pair your silver sequinned trousers with a structured, masculine blazer and a pair of silver huggie hoops. Black and silver is a failsafe combination.
3. With denim
Yes, denim jackets have a place in your winter wardrobe, with the right styling. A denim jacket, can make the ideal combo with a pair of bronze wide-leg sequin trousers. Throw on your favourite pair of black leather boots, and you're good to go. You can swap the jacket depending on the time of day, wear a light denim in the day and dark denim at night.
4. With a clashing pattern
For most maximalists, clashing prints is nothing new. But one of the biggest autumn/winter fashion trends, as seen at Sportmax, Alaïa and Ferragamo, is maximalist dressing for minimalists. That is: embrassing personality during the Christmas season – through prints, textures and accents that bring fun to the outfits of those who have always adored quiet luxury. Here, we take that trend to the next level.
If you are new to the maximalist game yet feeling adventurous, you can add a printed bag and a warm burgundy boucle blazer to your sequin trouser get-up. The key here is to mix prints and textures, to create an interesting look. Stick to three different prints and textures in total. Knowing how to style sequin trousers has never been more fun.
5. With leather
In my personal opinion, styling sequin trousers with a leather blazer or leather jacket and a boxy T-shirt, is the best way to go. Especially if you opt for a total-black look, like Jeanette Madsen has here. Pair your black sequin trousers with a plain black t-shirt, a pair of pointed toe boots and a boxy, leather jacket.
Alternatively, look to the Scandi set and pair your sequin trousers with a structured waisted blazer – I love this collarless iteration from Aligne – or even a longline leather vest. Also collarless, Aligne's Leo Leather Waistcoat will become a timeless addition to your winter capsule wardrobe.
READ MORE: How to style a leather jacket, how to style wide-leg jeans like a fashion pro, and how to style and oversized shirt like the fashion set.
