I Already Know the Unofficial Uniform for Spring—Details Ahead
For spring, there’s no doubt that baggy pants will be one of the biggest trends that define the season. A more tailored approach to comfort dressing, they were all over the S/S 21 runways and we’re already seeing them emerge as a core wardrobe staple among celebs and the fashion set, who are favoring styles like slouchy trousers, relaxed cargo pants, and loose jeans.
If you’re ready to try them out, there’s an easy formula to try out: baggy pants in whichever style speaks to you and a midriff-baring crop top. Then, throw in a trendy accessory of your choice, whether it’s clogs or a bubblegum pink bag. It’s really as simple as that. I can guarantee that it will emerge as the unofficial uniform for spring—such a cool way to marry two of the standout trends of the season: upsized comfort clothing and skin-baring pieces. Ahead, some baggy jeans outfit inspiration to adopt and put your personal spin on.
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That's right, baggy pants were the trend that absolutely swept the S/S 21 collections. Styles ranged from cargos at Louis Vuitton to bubblegum pink denim at Chanel to ripped denim at Etro. The one common theme? All of the designers paired the relaxed pants with crop tops.
Cargo pants paired with a colorful crop top is the perfect transitional outfit for spring.
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Want to try out the bubblegum pink trend this spring? Here's exactly how to pull it off.
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Whether you add a bralette or a swimsuit top to jeans, look for a pretty print to add dimension to your outfit.
On celebs:
Celebs have been wearing their baggy pants with crop tops on repeat recently in a movement towards the midriff-baring outfits we're about to see more of as we move into spring.
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Hailey Bieber is a master of upsized outfits, so it's no surprise she has some perfect baggy jeans looks in her arsenal.
Grab some slouchy "dad" pants but style them the Bella Hadid way with a cropped tee and loafers.
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Another cool way to wear bubblegum pink in a subtle way.
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Pair a cropped white tank with loose-cut cream jeans for a chic tonal look like Kendall Jenner.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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