I own exactly one pair of black pants. Not because I don’t think they’re important — actually, the opposite. Black trousers are such a wardrobe staple that I’d rather have one pair I genuinely want to wear than several pairs taking up space in my closet. For Outfit 004, I paired my black wide-leg trousers with another piece I reach for constantly: a classic denim shirt. Then I kept the accessories all in the same brown family — belt, woven Mary Janes and handbag. Matching my accessories is one of those simple styling choices that makes an outfit feel pulled together without making it feel overly styled. This is also exactly what I mean when I talk about wardrobe workhorses: pieces that don’t just make one good outfit. They make getting dressed easier. I’m wearing these same black trousers several different ways this week so you can see whether one great pair really can do the work of several. Save this black trouser + denim shirt outfit for later, and tell me: are you a one-great-pair person, or do you own several pairs of black pants? ClassicStyle BlackTrousers Over40Style Over50Style LTKootd LTKOver40 LTKTall