Instead of Jeans, Fashion People Are Turning Their Attention to This Classy Pant Trend

In my time as a fashion editor, I've come to rely on a few styling tricks to help make the winter-to-spring transition a little easier on my wardrobe. Similar to how I swap my raincoat for a relaxed quilted jacket and exchange my boots for colorful sneakers, each spring, I reintroduce a pair of cream pants back into my rotation as an easy way to instantly brighten up some of my wardrobe staples.
Though similar to the white pants that often come to the fore in summer, I find the cream pant trend slightly more relaxed and far more versatile. Yes, bright-white shades work perfectly with other statement tones such as cobalt, fuchsia, and letter-box red, but cream pants wear so well with the in-between shades that dominate most wardrobes.
Offering a fresh alternative to denim, these lightweight pants move beautifully as you walk, creating a breezy and relaxed silhouette. They wear well with the deep navy, dark gray, and rich burgundy colors that are pillars in my wardrobe, adding lightness and dimension to a darker palette. When summer comes around, I love to wear them to anchor my looks and style them with light peach, butter yellow, and earthy colors—there really isn't anything they don't go with.
Luckily for me, plenty of luxury and affordable brands have caught on to the enduring appeal of the cream trouser trend for spring 2024. Often designed in wide-leg cuts, there are pairs in so many of my favorite stores right now. Read on to discover the cream pants we're shopping this season.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST CREAM PANTS
This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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