Arket’s Silk Trousers Are Elegant, Comfortable and All Over My Feed

There are a few signs when a new-in piece is about to take off in a big way. Maybe it has been spotted on the runways and has begun to populate our favourite brands’ websites, a celebrity might step out wearing said piece, spinning it into popularity, or it could be that we suddenly spot some of our favourite fashion people sporting the item in question, all at once. For this particular soon-to-be treasure, it was the latter. 

On my Sunday evening scroll through Instagram, I noticed a lot of outfits that featured a particular sleek style of silk trousers, and I discovered that each image in fact included the same pair by Arket. Funnily enough, I’d spent the day in my own silk-like trousers too.

Heading out for an easy food shop on Sunday morning, I found myself wanting to stray away from the usual leggings and padded jacket combination that has become my uniform for end-of-the-week errand running. Instead, I pulled out a pair of satin trousers that I snapped up last year from H&M, threw on a graphic tee and slipped into some colourful trainers. What really made me want to talk about silk trousers though, was that how I’d styled them was distinctly different from how Olivia Faeh had (pictured above), proving just how versatile these trousers can be.

Languid in fabric and relaxed in silhouette, Arket’s Silk Trousers (£97) hold power in their ability to switch up from day to night. Whilst I had thrown them on for a quick trip out, they can easily be elevated for a put-together look with a cashmere knit and ballet flats à la Olivia, or dressed up further with a sleek evening top and mules. Better yet, the silky finish adds a contrast in texture that feels polished yet effortless, whilst the lightweight fabric and cut give beautiful movement. They also offer undeniable comfort that we can all appreciate, no matter where we’re headed. Arket’s pair in particular stand out, as not only do they come in four elegant colours, but they’re comprised of 100% silk and still come in at under £100.