Poplin Skirts Are Nice, But in Spring 2026, It Girls Are Wearing This Easy Pant Trend With Flip-Flops
Instead of pairing your sandals with a skirt, style them with this timeless pant trend.
It's time to book your pedicures because it's officially sandal season. Once you've picked your spring-forward pedicure color, treat yourself to the must-have flats trend: flip-flops. The next order of business is wearing your flip-flops in an elevated way. Yes, there are endless styling possibilities—such as with a poplin skirt or your favorite jeans—but the It girl–approved way to wear them is with drawstring pants. Case in point: Elsa Hosk's recent look.
While taking a stroll with her family in L.A. this week, Hosk was spotted showing off her chic maternity style. She wore a matching set: a stripe button-down shirt and drawstring pants. To finish off her outfit with ease, Hosk opted for suede flip-flops and a baseball cap.
Whether made from satin, cotton poplin, or linen, drawstring pants offer a unique blend of comfort and style that sets them apart from skirts or denim. They also have an easygoing nature that perfectly complements flats like flip-flops. Beyond Hosk, well-dressed celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Kaia Gerber, and Kendall Jenner all own the comfortable pants and have styled them with sandals for everything from exploring a new city to coffee meetings.
Inspired by Hosk's effortlessly cool spring outfit, keep scrolling to shop the best flip-flops and drawstring pants.
Shop Drawstring Pants and Flip-Flops
These look just like the Leset pants that A-listers own.
Re-create Hosk's outfit with these tan suede flip-flops.
These also come in pink, white, light blue, lilac, navy, black, and butter yellow.
A great alternative to the $200 Christopher Esber flip-flops.
Elevated pajama pants? Say less.
Reformation updated its best-selling flip-flops from last spring to include this black pair with a red insole.
The extra-wide-leg design is very chic.
A staple in every fashion person's closet.
These are denim, but they look just as good with flip-flops.
Already added these to my cart.
Everyone needs classic black drawstring pants.
Who What Wear associate features editor Ana Escalante owns these and loves them.
