Three ways to take your look to new heights with the dad jeans and tailored trouser trends.

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I want to try high-waisted trousers. How can I pull them off?

From @chiasichuan, via Instagram

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High-waisted trousers have been, ahem, on the rise for a while now. Once ubiquitous among the skinny, hip-height silhouette and rock star sensibility, men’s trousers are now bigger, wider, and baggier than ever – like the Madness song, but with more fashion.

There is nary a runway in Paris or Milan that does not feature high-waisted tailored trousers in some capacity (see everyone from Prada and Dries Van Noten to Lanvin and Versace) and it’s one that’s been round for long enough that it’s likely here to stay for a good while. And why shouldn’t it? High-waisted trousers, like the type Sir Sean Connery wore exceptionally well in Dr No, or the kind of navel-high “dad” jeans favoured by Mr James Dean.

When a new trend comes along, of course, it’s one thing to appreciate its existence, and quite another to pull it off for yourself. Still, as style dilemmas go, this is a relatively straightforward one. There are simply a few tips we recommend you follow.

The emphasis for high-waisted trousers is, of course, on the waist – so don’t hide it beneath a baggy T-shirt or untucked shirt. This pair by Lanvin have handy adjustable waist tabs above their pleats; that are so finely crafted that it would be rude not to show them off.

If your trousers fit you well and you want to show off their expert tailoring, eschew the belt. It’s still smart and will put focus on the precision of the tailoring without splitting up your silhouette. It’s an ultimately flattering look. If you really can’t bear to go beltless, try this Prada pair that come with a retro-style buckled belt that is cut from the same tech-jersey fabric as the trousers.

If you are not as lithe or trim as you would quite like, and fear that a pair of high waisted trousers will make you look like a bit dumpy, stripes are a tried and tested option. These grey pinstriped trousers from Versace are inspired by 1980s power suits, and are as classic as they come.