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ELLE Edit: Printed Trousers That Will Let Your Legs Do The Walking And The Talking

Sometimes your clothes make the loudest noise

printed trousers 2022

Printed trousers can be a hit and miss item of clothing. Get the floral wrong, or the cut, and you risk looking twee and, sorry to break it to you, a little bit old. But printed trousers also have their moments too and it's all in the choice of motif, the cut and the fabric. A pair of printed sequinned trousers, a la Halpern or Etro, and you'll be the coolest belle of the ball at a glamorous evening soiree. A pair of fluid, soft silk printed trousers, in a wide leg, can be effortlessly chic. And matching pyjama style sets are, of course, all the rage.

Here is ELLE's edit of the best printed trousers, for a fashion-forward approach to the item this season...

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Y\/Project x Jean Paul Gaultier printed sweatpants

x Jean Paul Gaultier printed sweatpants

The collab that serious fashion fans had been waiting for. This infra-red take on the naked-look is genius and the best printed trousers we've seen all year.

2

Black Floral Print Faux Leather Trousers

printed trousers

Yuhan Wang - £425

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These faux-leather printed trousers are the perfect blend of tough-girl cool, with a delicate, feminine touch.

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3

Pucci Printed silk trousers

Printed silk trousers

Say it with Pucci in bold swirls, these printed trousers are a bright gem of a find and will look good pared back with black accessories, or jazzed up with sequins, it's your call.

4

Victoria Beckham Printed silk pants

Printed silk pants

Trust good ole VB to make the chain link motif cool again for AW22. These silky printed trousers are subtle but eye catching.

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5

'S Max Mara Printed silk twill wide-leg pants

Printed silk twill wide-leg pants

One for dressing to go out-out, with a cut-out top, blazer and heels, or casually with a crisp white shirt.

6

Lisou Salome Pink and Yellow Coin Print Silk Trousers

Salome Pink and Yellow Coin Print Silk Trousers

This print is unique and amazing.

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7

Valentino Printed silk crêpe de chine pants

Printed silk crêpe de chine pants

Relaxed but boldly stylish, these trousers are printed with a dragon motif and are cropped to make them stop short of the ankle.

8

Rixo Printed high-rise flared cotton pants

Printed high-rise flared cotton pants

A great little daytime set of flared printed trousers. Great for with t-shirts or shirts and trainers. Or, pair with a blocky heeled boot and a cosy knit if you're feeling the 70s vibe.

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Etro Printed microfoil wide-leg pants

Printed microfoil wide-leg pants

Disco, disco, disco. These printed sequinned trousers are the perfect choice for Christmas and New Year's Eve parties.

10

Roksanda Calla printed wide-leg satin pants

Calla printed wide-leg satin pants

A lovely, subtly printed pair of silk trousers. The wide leg and high waist will be infinitely flattering and the fluid fabric and pattern is divine.

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Dries Van Noten High-rise printed trousers

High-rise printed trousers

The thicker, stiffer silk of these printed trousers makes them great for formal occasions.

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Marine Serre Printed stretch-jersey tights

Printed stretch-jersey tights

Cult-status brand Marine Serre's printed tights are great under a cosy jumper, or under a tunic dress.

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13

Miu Miu Printed jersey straight pants

Printed jersey straight pants

An easily wearable set of monochrome printed trousers from Miu Miu.

14

Guess Animalier effect sweater trousers

Animalier effect sweater trousers
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A soft, cosy set, for pairing with longline knits and boots, or just for snuggling up in on the sofa at home.

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15

Brown Julien Geometric Print Silk Trousers

printed trousers

SIR. - £320

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Contemporary art in trouser form.

16

Green Doro Printed Pleated Trousers

printed trousers

Issey Miyake - £690

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Chic printed trousers for with a crisp shirt and smart shoes.

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17

Green Camouflage Print Trousers

printed trousers

VETEMENTS - £1,350

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Cargo pants are back in a big way, as is camouflage.

18

Aligne Fayza Wide Leg Trouser

Fayza Wide Leg Trouser

A bold pinstripe, ideally paired with Aligne's matching shirt.

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19

Kitri Phoenix Chocolate Tile Print Satin Trousers

Phoenix Chocolate Tile Print Satin Trousers

The brown geometric print of these silk trousers would make an excellent pairing with a Gucci horse-bit bag.... Just saying.

20

hush Emery Stretch Joggers in Camo print

Emery Stretch Joggers in Camo print

If you're looking for a more subtle camouflage print, these blue-grey trousers are ideal.

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