Formal Pants for Men

Balenciaga's pleated skirt is cut from the same silver lamé as the dress that closed the Resort '20 presentation. Representing the house's couture past, it has a reinforced, crinoline-inspired waistband for a structured, yet fluid, silhouette. Wear yours with pointy knee boots.. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Rosie Assoulin's 'Million Pleats' skirt is so named after its seemingly countless folds of fabric - they create such beautiful movement with every step. It's cut from striped cotton-canvas and flares out to a flowy A-line hem. Wear yours with a simple tank and lace-up sandals. - Beige and navy cotton-canvas - Concealed hook and zip fastening at back - 100% cotton - Dry clean. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Easy to dress up or down, Thom Browne's pleated skirt will look just as chic with sneakers and a T-shirt or pumps and a crisp button-down. It's been made in Italy from mid-weight stretch-knit and features the label's signature stripes along the hem. - Navy, white and red stretch-knit - Concealed hook and zip fastening at side - 75% viscose, 25% polyester - Dry clean - Made in Italy. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

For Albert Kriemler, the Creative Director of Akris, the purpose of fashion is to make a woman's life less complicated - that design philosophy is instilled in this elegant maxi skirt. Cut from sequined tulle, it has sharp pleats with flashing silver discs on the underside of each fold. It's the kind of piece you can wear with blouses or T-shirts, and even sweaters when temperatures drop.. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Versatile pants in virgin wool by BOSS Menswear. These formal pants offer a defined fit with a crisp front crease, straight leg, and regular rise. Combine them with the matching BOSS jacket for refined businesswear.. BUY FROM HUGO BOSS

An elegant suit separate in rich yarn-dyed virgin wool as part of the Create Your Look range by BOSS Menswear. Trimmed with refined accents in silk, these narrow-cut formal pants feature a zipper fly, cotton pocketing and side slash pockets. Pair with the coordinating jacket for distinctive evening style. The Create Your Look collection allows you to combine different sizes and fits to build a suit that perfectly matches your body type, offering freedom of movement, maximum comfort and versatile style.. BUY FROM HUGO BOSS

As its sister brand approaches its 40th anniversary, MICHAEL Michael Kors revisits the archive, reimagining prints in fresh new ways. This 'Zinnia' skirt is cut from breezy chiffon that's pleated for movement and printed with dainty multicolored florals. Wear yours with a chunky sweater or a crisp white shirt. Wear it with: MICHAEL Michael Kors Top, Khaite Shoulder bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim Boots, Laura Lombardi Bracelet, Jennifer Fisher Earrings, Jennifer Fisher Ring. - Multicolored chiffon - Slips on - 100% polyester - Dry clean - Designer color: Azalea - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

The Row's impeccably tailored 'Jakko' midi skirt resembles a pair of wide-leg pants - note the seam down the middle and button and zip fastenings at the front. It's made from panels of midnight-blue wool-blend and has a high-rise waist and sharp pleats that create an A-line silhouette. Wear yours with the label's 'Carbo' top and pumps. - Midnight-blue wool-blend - Button and concealed zip fastening at front - 98% wool, 2% elastane - Made in Italy. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

A.W.A.K.E. MODE is renowned for its dramatic, experimental silhouettes - founder Natalia Alaverdian cites movies as her source of design inspiration. This skirt is cut from breezy black crepe with pleats at the hem. Tuck your top into the folded, collar-like waistband. - Black crepe - Button fastenings through front - 92% polyester, 9% polyurethane - Dry clean - Made in UK. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Akris' Creative Director, Albert Kriemler, spends a lot of time selecting fabrics - he wants to ensure each design falls perfectly over your figure. Made from midnight-blue wool-crepe, this midi skirt has a high-rise waist and A-line silhouette enhanced by inverted pleats. Unfasten a few of the concealed buttons at the front to create a split. Wear it with: Akris Tank, Bottega Veneta Clutch, Bottega Veneta Mules, Laura Lombardi Necklace, Jennifer Fisher Ring. - Midnight-blue wool-crepe - Concealed zip fastening along side, concealed button fastenings along front - 100% wool - Dry clean - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

An elegant suit separate in rich yarn-dyed virgin wool as part of the Create Your Look range by BOSS Menswear. Trimmed with refined accents in silk, these narrow-cut formal pants feature a zipper fly, cotton pocketing and side slash pockets. Pair with the coordinating jacket for distinctive evening style. The Create Your Look collection allows you to combine different sizes and fits to build a suit that perfectly matches your body type, offering freedom of movement, maximum comfort and versatile style.. BUY FROM HUGO BOSS

Versatile pants in virgin wool by BOSS Menswear. These formal pants offer a defined fit with a crisp front crease, straight leg, and regular rise. Combine them with the matching BOSS jacket for refined businesswear.. BUY FROM HUGO BOSS

The Row's ivory crepe 'Magdita' skirt has a classic A-line silhouette and is fully lined with silk, so it drapes beautifully. It's topped with a wide band that sits high on the waist and is sharply pleated for movement. Wear yours with a fitted top in a similar shade.. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

The Row's 'Travi' skirt is cut from black twill for a full, pleated shape that moves beautifully. It hits at the mid-calf and works so well with the label's 'Milina' sweater and ankle boots. Wear it with: The Row Shoulder bag. - Black twill - Concealed zip fastening along side - 100% polyester - Dry clean. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Loro Piana's 'Dolly' skirt is made from linen-twill in a vivid papaya hue inspired by the colors of a sunrise. Designed to sit high on your waist, it has a pleated A-line shape and is embroidered with an abstract pattern that looks like clusters of flowers from afar. Wear it with a tucked-in tank and sandals. - Papaya linen-twill - Concealed hook and zip fastening at back - 100% linen; trim: 100% cotton - Dry clean - Designer color: Sunrise Pink - Made in Italy. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Valentino's midi skirt is printed with bold archival stripes from the '70s, adding a sense of playfulness to the classic silhouette. It's pressed with sharp knife pleats that make the airy silk-georgette move beautifully and fully lined for coverage. Match your blouse to the black, tonal-pink or plum hues. - Multicolored silk-georgette - Concealed hook and zip fastening at side - 100% silk; lining: 91% viscose, 9% elastane - Dry clean - Made in Italy Large to size. See Size & Fit notes.. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Tibi's skirt debuted in 2013, but founder Amy Smilovic loves the design so much that she included it in the brand's 'Fundamentals' collection, which features a range of timeless staples. Cut from black silk-faille, it's designed to sit high on your waist and has a voluminous A-line silhouette that hits just below the knees. Wear it with a tucked-in T-shirt or sleek bodysuit. - Black silk-faille - Concealed zip fastening along side - 100% silk; lining: 100% acetate - Dry clean - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

3.1 Phillip Lim's skirt is cut from structured cotton-blend that holds the flared shape. It has adjustable buckles at the waist and sharp pleats through to the the midi-length hem. Style yours with a tonal sweater and ankle boots. - Black cotton-blend - Concealed hook and zip fastening at back - 63% cotton, 32% nylon, 5% elastane; lining: 65% cotton. 35% polyester - Hand wash - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Jason Wu Collection's Pre-Fall '20 lineup is inspired by the Houston home of renowned art collectors John and Dominique de Menil - this crepe skirt is dyed a bright-orange hue reminiscent of a Mark Rothko painting they own. It has a feminine A-line silhouette that's pleated throughout so it moves elegantly as you walk. Wear it with a neutral shirt and sandals to let the color really pop. Wear it with: Victoria Beckham Shirt, Loewe Clutch, Bottega Veneta Mules. - Bright-orange crepe - Concealed hook and zip fastening at back - 100% polyester; lining: 100% silk - Dry clean - Designer color: Tangerine - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Neat tailoring is a Wales Bonner forte, as this 'Savanna' skirt proves. Cut from burgundy twill, it's sharply box-pleated to create a flared silhouette and outlined by contrasting white topstitching. - Burgundy twill - Concealed hook fastening at front - Dry clean - Imported Large to size. See Size & Fit notes.. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Christopher Kane's skirt has been made in Italy from metallic lamé that's pleated, so it shimmers with every sway. It has an elasticated waistband and falls fluidly to a midi length. Wear yours with a tucked-in sweater and boots. - Silver and black lamé - Concealed hook and zip fastening at side - 100% polyester; lining: 74% acetate, 26% silk - Dry clean - Made in Italy. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

The beauty of Joseph's clothes is how effortlessly they slot into your daily uniform. This 'Swinton' skirt is cut from black crepe that's pressed with knife-edge pleats to accentuate the asymmetric hem. Wear yours with a chunky knit and boots. - Black crepe - Slips on - 100% polyester; trim: 77% viscose, 21% polyamide, 2% elastane - Dry clean - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Straight-leg pants in virgin wool by BOSS Menswear. These regular-rise pants feature cotton pocketing, a tab waistband, and partial lining for comfort against the skin. Wear them with the coordinating BOSS jacket and a crisp shirt and tie.. BUY FROM HUGO BOSS

Jil Sander's skirt is made from ribbed stretch-jersey that has a springy feel to it. It's cut in a cocoon shape and is unlined, so has a sheer, plissé-like finish. Wear it with: Bottega Veneta Sweater, Totême Sweater, Bottega Veneta Clutch, Bottega Veneta Sandals. - Beige stretch-jersey - Concealed zip fastening along back - 97% polyester, 3% elastane - Dry clean - Designer color: Almond - Made in Italy. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER