Whether she’s out and about running errands or gracing the red carpet, Charlize Theron’s style has long been envied. Her cool and confident minimalist aesthetic balances sharp tailoring with a modern edge, creating a polished and understated look that many aspire to imitate.
While many of us are currently on a 2016 nostalgia trip thanks to social media trends, Charlize arrived at a screening of the second series of Palm Royale in Los Angeles in an outfit that put a new spin on a Nineties-style favourite, pinstripe trousers.
Play with proportions this spring
By opting for a top that finishes around her waistline, the proportions are kept balanced, avoiding the illusion of shortened legs that can occur when wearing a longer top with wide-leg trousers.
The pinstripe of her trousers also helps alleviate this potential problem by creating a line for the eye to follow. If you want to try this trend, the most flattering way to style your trousers is with a top that lands on or around the waist of your trousers to create a narrower point in your silhouette.
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Shop the look
H&M
Oversized Printed T-Shirt
Make your feelings known with this eye-catching graphic print tee. H&M is our go-to for big, bold designs and oversized cuts that make a statement.
Maje
Dark Navy Pinstripe Trousers
French clothing brand Maje know a thing or two about stylish cuts – this pair of wool-blend wide leg trousers has an elegant Parisian touch to them.
Stella McCartney
Loop Lace-Up Vegan Leather Trainers
Sleek white trainers are the ideal addition to every spring capsule wardrobe. This classic round toe design will work well with trousers and midi dresses alike.
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White Short Sleeve Graphic Lamps Crew Neck T-Shirt
With a graphic homeware-inspired piece, this cotton tee has a nostalgic feel that reminds us of the Nineties and Noughties, but this time we’ll forget the choker necklace.
River Island
Pinstripe Wide Leg Trousers
With an elasticated waist and wide leg cut, these pinstripe trousers from River Island are the perfect combination of business and pleasure.
Adidas
Stan Smith Leather Trainers
A timeless design, adidas’ Stan Smith trainers are some of the most comfortable trainers you can wear. The green detailing adds a cool colour pop and retro twist.
While pinstripes have often been thought of as traditional and perhaps a bit boring, they are a surprisingly flattering style as the subtle stripe draws the eye along the leg, creating the illusion of a longer, leaner silhouette.
We love how Charlize has taken two opposing items and turned them into a stylish, subversive outfit. While we’ve often espoused the pairing of a trouser suit with a t-shirt, this statement style adds another twist.
If there’s anything that we can take away from Charlize Theron’s nostalgic pinstripe outfit, it’s that classic pieces such as pinstripe wide leg trousers never really go out of style, so why not try updating yours with a contrasting graphic tee to take them away from their workday roots and turn them into a cool date night outfit idea for your next night out.
