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You judge trousers both standing and sitting. Look at the waist, hips, crotch, leg and length, and take the intended cut of the style into account.

The right trouser length depends on leg shape, shoe and design. No break, a small break and a half break are all usable style choices.

With your first smart trousers, you choose the colour you will wear most often. Here is how to decide whether black, navy, grey or beige gives you the most.

Ultra high-waist trousers lengthen your legs and call for the right tops. Here is how to wear them in winter with knitwear, a coat and boots.

Petite and looking for trousers that fit properly? Here is how to choose the right waist, leg shape and length, and lengthen your silhouette without heels.

Brown trousers are warm, rich and surprisingly versatile. With these five combinations you can wear them all autumn, from office to dinner.

Grey trousers are neutral, but not dull. With these four colour combinations and five outfits, you can wear them all autumn, from office to weekend.

Short jacket, hip length or a long coat: the length of your coat decides how your trousers look. Here is how to choose the right combination for each trouser shape.

A navy trouser is the piece that carries a September wardrobe. Five looks with blouse, polo, T-shirt and cardigan.

White clothing is fresh but can be see-through. With the right underwear and a few tests, you can wear white without worry.

The higher waist is back in men's trousers. What is the advantage, who does it suit and how do you style a high-waist trouser without it looking old-fashioned?

When does a man wear shorts and when a light trouser? An honest guide for warm days, with the rules for length, fabric and occasion.