Pili Cropped Wool-Blend Trousers

Breaking out of the boardroom, tailored trousers are still as hard working as ever – but this season the practical piece takes a more casual approach to life. Proof? This Pili pairing from Maje. Partly polished with a straight leg silhouette and partially laidback courtesy of a cropped cut, these bottoms are the secret tool in mastering an androgynous aesthetic after office hours. Plus, with the shape's leg-lengthening powers you really can’t go wrong.

• 53% polyester, 44% virgin wool, 3% elastane; Belt lining 100% cotton; Pocket lining 100% cotton

Marrying everyday luxury with a nonchalant elegance, Maje helped popularise the now-iconic 'French' look, and continues to be a touchstone for effortless Parisian style.