If, like us, you rate the oh so stylish Jessica Alba, Kate Bosworth and Rachel Bilson  then you may have noticed that they have a similar taste in trousers. Not quite skinny jean nor cargo pant, the J Brand Houlihan is the style of choice and it’s selling fast.

The military trend has been around for a while now but it’s still riding high in the fashion charts. The J Brand Houlihan is not your traditional slouchy cargo pant though. It is far more tailored and slim-fitting. They’re more like a pair of skinny jeans, but with the added detail of oversized flap pockets at the thigh and gold-tone zippered legs. The  seam runs down the centre and diagonally across the knees for a slim fit.

J Brand Houlihans are available in a choice of natural colours, including  olive and shark skin. Also look out for the vintage navy.

Ideal for easy summer dressing, team your Houlihans with a simple vest top and metallic flat sandals or utilitarian boots as shown here by Jessica Alba.

J Brand Houlihan jeans are available at Donna Ida, £245