Dapper or off-duty casual, a pair of wide-leg trousers is the perfect wardrobe staple whatever the season

Harriet Grassland, editor, The Observer Magazine‘Opt for a textural corduroy, the perfect alternative to jeans.’ Flares, £180, wyselondon.com. Blouse, £155, rixo.co.uk. Earrings, £150, lovenesslee.com. Basket, £75, thebasketroom.com. Sandals, £155 anthropologie.com

Jo Jones, shape editor‘Style down a vivid pink trousers with a contrasting khaki trench.’ Trousers, £185, meandem.com. Denim jacket, £335, L’Agence at net-a-porter.com. Trench, £225, sezane.com. Sunglasses, £54.49, lespec.com. Bag, £329, maje.com. Shoes, £‌245, aeyde.com

Helen Seamons, men’s taste editor‘Team with knitwear and sandals on fresh spring days.’ Trousers, £249, Luisa Cerano at fenwick.co.uk. Leap, £35, stories.com. Sandals, £80, boden.com. Necklace, £140, Éliou at matchesfashion.com. Bag, £325, russellandbromley.co.uk

Bemi Shaw, bestowing stylist‘A sporty wide leg pant is the perfect balance for smart-casual.’ Trousers, £138, reiss.com. Shirt, £59, cosstores.com. Ribbed tank, £15, arket.com. Tote, £204, Isabel Marant at consider.com. Necklace, £65, couvertureandthegarbstore.com. Loafer, £130, ghbass-eu.com

Peter Bevan, fashion assistant‘Pair citrus trade mark Day-Glo trousers with neutral pieces.’ Trousers, £35, monki.com. Blazer, £142, 12storeez.com. Shirt, £390, delmoment.com. Hoops, £22, orelia.co.uk. Mules, £440, dearfrances.com

Area of studies

Fashion

The Observer

Women’s tops

Women’s trousers

Women’s shoes

Lady-in-waitings’s coats and jackets

Accessories