Guide to Looking Good in White Trousers

The chic summer staple is a minefield but elegance is assured by following simple rules on shade, fit and combinations.

The final frontier of white or cream trousers is linen. Their tendency to crease can be off-putting, but heavier linens tend to rumple gently, rather than crease, for a nonchalant look that can be quite charming.

Linen can look amazing when you put it on, but after a day of sitting on or going out for dinner, you suddenly look like a bohemian poet. It’s a natural fabric, it’s breathable, but it drapes beautifully and travels much better.