Sorry to the Jeans in My Closet—These 6 Pant Trends Are Replacing You

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(Image credit: @nnennaechem@lisasaysgah; Pictured: Holiday the Label Kokomo Pants ($189))

I'm a pants girl through and through. Don't get me wrong—I definitely wear my fair share of jeans (who doesn't?) and indulge in a new denim trend every now and again. At the end of the day, though, pants are really the backbone of my wardrobe. Somehow, I can never get enough of the staple, and based on all the new pant trends that I'm seeing bubble up right now, I don't plan on curbing my obsession anytime soon. In fact, the below six styles are only adding more fuel to the fire and convincing me to put my jeans on hold for a while longer.

From the low-slung trousers seen all over the spring runways to trending leather pants and elevated ribbed knit pants (they’re even cooler than sweats), below I’m sharing the stylish and of-the-moment pant trends fashion girls are all over this season that I’m eager and excited to try. These will provide you with some refreshing denim alternatives for your day-to-day ensembles. Shop the looks below.

1. Low-Slung and Baggy

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Yes, these are technically low-rise pants, but before you come for me, let me explain. I've spotted low-slung and baggy trousers all over from the spring runways at Dion Lee to celebrities' closets (looking at you, EmRata and Zoë Kravitz) and all the cool styling ideas have me wanting to try them out ASAP.

2. Ribbed Knit Pants

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This one hardly needs any explanation because, well, 2020. I'm done with boring sweatpants (at least for a little while) and am turning instead to their more elevated alternative, ribbed knit pants. They're definitely lounge-worthy but can also look put-together as a matching set or with sneakers.

3. Funky Prints

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Boring pants, who? With bold and whimsical prints like checkerboard, cow print, and psychedelic swirls infiltrating my Instagram feed lately, I'm just going to say it: Basic pants are officially a thing of the past. Look to indie labels like Paloma Wool and Holiday the Label for some of my favorites.

4. Leather Trousers

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Leather pants are a wintertime staple, and this season they're getting a fresh update with a relaxed, wide-leg fit that feels so right for the times we're in. I personally plan on styling them with Western-inspired boots and a second-skin top tucked in.

5. Menswear-Inspired Work Pants

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I've always shopped in the men's section for utility-style work pants, but if sifting through racks upon racks sounds tedious, it's never been easier to try out this look thanks to a number of brands like Agolde, and even our own namesake line who are making women's versions with the same cool slouchy fits.

6. Built-In G-String

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Saving the most controversial of all the trends for last, let me introduce you to none other than built-in G-string pants. With details like hip cutouts and lingerie-inspired straps, this revealing trend isn't for the faint of heart but I think that's what makes it so exciting. Get ready to see a lot more of it in 2021.

Next up, 17 casual winter outfits that are elite in every way.

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.