Dark Grey Korean Pants

A sophisticated, tonally rich workwear essential with elevated tailored structure, these wide leg trousers for women feature a deep dark grey tone, front pleating, and a graceful wide leg silhouette. More nuanced than black, more authoritative than mid-grey — the most tonally sophisticated trouser in the pleated wide leg collection.

These dark grey pleated wide leg trousers for women complete the pleated wide leg collection with the tone that sits between black and mid-grey in formal professional dressing — and in many ways surpasses both in visual sophistication. Dark grey has a tonal richness that black, as a flat colour, cannot produce. Where black absorbs light uniformly, dark grey reflects it with subtle variation, creating depth and dimension in the fabric that reads as more nuanced and more carefully chosen in professional environments.

Front pleats are the tailoring detail that elevate these trousers above a standard wide leg. The structured folds at the waistband release into the wide leg silhouette as it falls to the hem, adding volume and a distinctly formal quality that a flat-front wide leg does not achieve. In dark grey, the pleat folds create tonal depth — the shadow of the fold against the grey fabric adds a refined, dimensional quality that is immediately apparent in a well-lit professional environment. These are trousers that reward close attention.

Dark grey pairs with more colours than black while retaining the same professional authority. White and ivory formal shirts create the most classic, crisp professional combinations. Black formal tops and blazers create a sharp, near-monochromatic look with subtle tonal distinction. Jewel-toned satin tops in wine, teal, and navy create vivid, considered pairings that are more interesting against dark grey than they would be against black. Blush and dusty pink create sophisticated, warm contrasts.

The pleated wide leg silhouette pairs most effectively with fitted and structured tops that provide contrast to the trouser's volume. A fitted formal shirt tucked into the pleated waistband showcases the pleat structure most effectively. The pleated waistband benefits from a tucked-in top that reveals its construction — untucked tops obscure the pleat detail and reduce the trouser's visual impact.

These wide leg trousers for women pair with formal shirts for women or satin tops for women for polished professional combinations. Layer a blazer for women for corporate authority. Also available in black and off-white. Explore the full formal trousers for women collection.

• Deep dark grey for tonal richness and sophistication beyond what black can produce
• Front pleating for elevated tailored structure and formal presence
• Wide leg silhouette that falls gracefully from the pleated waistband
• Pairs with white, black, and jewel-toned tops for diverse professional combinations
• More nuanced and tonally interesting than black; more authoritative than mid-grey
• Tucked-in tops showcase the pleat construction for maximum effect
• Also available in black and off-white
• Available in sizes XS to XXL