Tom & Boy Striped Trousers

Striped trousers can go one of two ways: slightly seaside postcard, or unexpectedly excellent. These manage both.

Tom & Boy takes a simple wide-leg pull-on trouser and gives it enough personality to make the rest of the outfit feel easy. The soft blue base with bright red-orange and white stripes has that sun-faded holiday feel — like deckchairs, beach cafés, and children disappearing for hours with no shoes on. Bold enough to stand out, but still strangely easy to wear.

The relaxed shape keeps things practical, with an elasticated waistband that actually makes sense for real life and a loose straight leg that moves properly rather than just looking nice on a hanger. They’re the kind of trousers that work just as well thrown over swimwear as they do with a simple tee or the matching striped shirt if you’re fully committing to the look.

There’s something brilliant about how unapologetic they are. A little bit retro, a little bit rebellious, and exactly the sort of thing children with strong opinions tend to choose for themselves. Which usually means they’re the best piece in the wardrobe.