Every morning now, I find myself checking my weather app to see what the day entails. As we know, British weather can be unpredictable, and change from grey days to blazing sunshine overnight. Next week, we’re set to hit highs of 24-degrees once again, and to ready my wardrobe for the coming high weather I’ve turned to one reliable summer piece that I style and re-style throughout the warmer months. Of course, that’s linen trousers. Specifically, black linen trousers.

We all know just how versatile black shades are, and in the warmer months our other dark items tend to hold the heat in, whilst linens allow for a breezy yet sophisticated black base to shine. Not only that, but the relaxed trouser can be styled in so many ways for different occasions that I wanted to share some elegant summertime stylings with you today. To take your linen trousers from day to night just takes a few styling tweaks, and these breezy trousers have a refined sensibility that lends themselves to all occasions from a work meeting to an evening out. Add in a striped shirt for a smart office look, or swap in a trending waistcoat for a sophisticated edge for al fresco drinks. For casual looks, turn to a trusted t-shirt with a smattering of accessories to add a chic finish. Come evening, relax in comfortable trousers and an elegant top, with monochromatic accents to complete the refined look.