I'm the type of dresser who doesn't mind having to stand in front of my closet for 30, 45, or even 60 minutes if it means that when I'm done, I have a really great outfit on. Even so, sometimes I am just as guilty as the next person of craving the easy way out—that is, an immediate outfit that, therefore, took little to no effort to put together. It's harder than it looks, but with a certain pants trend inside your closet, getting dressed is a lot simpler than it's often made out to be. The bottoms in question? Drawstring pants, whether they're crafted out of silk, cotton poplin, or linen. Looking chic, put together, and carefree has never been more attainable than it is right now with every brand under the sun making their own version of the drawstring pants trend in 2025.
Jennifer Lawrence and Laura Harrier both like them, wearing drawstring pants frequently in New York and Los Angeles, respectively. London content creators like Lucy Williams and Monikh Dale swear by them, as do our very own Who What Wear editors. Together, they've proven that comfortable pants aren't just for lounging around the house or trips to the beach. They can be elevated, especially when styled correctly, and worn almost anywhere—no dressing-related stress required. Below, discover the draw of drawstring pants, every chic person's go-to summer bottoms when ease is priority number one.
How to style drawstring pants:
What you'll need: White long-sleeve T-shirt + Cord necklace + Straw hat + Black drawstring pants + Red flip-flops
What you'll need: White graphic tee + White silk drawstring pants
What you'll need: Gray T-shirt + White drawstring pants + Navy sweater
What you'll need: White long-sleeve T-shirt + Baseball cap + White linen drawstring pants + Tabi ballet flats + Straw bag
What you'll need: Waffle pullover sweater + Waffle drawstring pants + Black sporty sneakers
What you'll need: Crochet top + Bubble drawstring pants + Ballet flats + Oversize sunglasses
What you'll need: Bucket hat + White T-shirt + Green linen drawstring pants + Leather flip-flops
What you'll need: Gray tank top + White drawstring pants + Oversize tote bag + Tabi ballet flats
27 drawstring pants to shop:
These also come in white, in case you're looking to stock up.
I've been wearing Zara's linen drawstring pants for years. They're one of my consistent go-tos every summer.
Just add a white tee or cotton sweater.
I will, in fact, be buying at least three pairs.
Ref's Olina pants are always a good idea, whether you buy them in silk, linen, or both.
Skims knows how to make good loungewear that still looks chic and put together.
Oh, these are dreamy. Just toss on a button-down shirt and some flip-flops.
The perfect pop of color.
I'll be copying this entire look, thank you.
I love the subtle details on these.
The oatmeal-y color is very rich and laid-back.
Been dreaming about these purple pants ever since they debuted on the runway.
Run—these will be out of stock by next week.
The bubble hem on these is a detail I'm seeing on so many chic dressers lately.
Just do it—you know you want to.
So so comfy.
For errands in New York and beach days in Porto.
Rue Sophie makes some of my all-time favorite basics.
This color is luxe.
The cropped fit makes these feel even more elevated. Plus, you don't have to worry about ruining them as they drag on the floor.
The perfect resort bottoms.
Here's the linen version. I told you they were good.
You'll find these already in my shopping cart for summer.
Oh, I'm obsessed. So airy and breezy.
Good work, BR.
A denim version? Don't tempt me with a good time.
Thirty dollars? Say less.
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