The "Boring" Fall 2025 Pant Trend Well-Dressed People Are Trading Black Trousers For
The more basic, the better.

Listen, I love a pair of black trousers. I have a substantial amount of them in my closet, but I’ve been feeling fatigued from them lately. Now that fall has arrived, I want outfits that look effortless and chic—without always wearing black pants. And just in time, I saw that Eiza Gonzales wore another "boring" pant trend while in Milan this week: khaki trousers. The entire outfit consisted of basics, and yet she looked undeniably chic.
The actress wore a mockneck white tank top with pleated, wide-leg khaki trousers and black leather loafers, which she paired with a woven Bottega Veneta clutch. The “less is more” approach to getting dressed is one that I will always love, and it seems fashion people agree. Well-dressed women around the globe, including Aimee Song and Anouk Yve, have also caught on to the khaki pant trend and have been busy creating eye-catching outfits that include them. Khaki trousers make an outfit look a bit more intentional, but not in a try-hard way. They’re just as effortless and versatile as black trousers. (Trust me—the looks below prove it.)
If you’re in the market for new pants that aren’t black, keep scrolling to recreate Gonzales’ look, get outfit inspiration, and shop similar items.
On Eiza Gonzales: Bottega Veneta Andiamo Clutch ($3200); Gucci Jordaan Loafers ($1050)
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Khaki Pants Outfit Inspiration Around the Globe
Style Tip: Keep things simple for fall by sticking to light layers of a button-down over a plain tank top or T-shirt.
Style Tip: Contrast the "boring" pant trend with a pops of color and prints.
Style Tip: Style lightweight knits with your khakis for a laid-back, but put together look.
Style Tip: Go with a monochromatic look and stick with similar hues throughout your outfit. Trust me. it's not boring, it's actually quite chic.
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Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.
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