These $98 J.Crew Pants Look Identical to the Pair Every Chic Dresser Wears Instead of Jeans
The spring collections are coming in hot, getting fashion people excited to shed layers and embrace lighter fabrics and softer hues. While there is a wealth of brands killing it in the warm-weather clothing department, one place that Who What Wear editors are looking to is J.Crew.
Under the creative and design direction of Olympia Gayot, the American label maintains a clear vision, offering clothing and accessories that the modern woman genuinely wants to wear. The spring lineup includes effortless, one-and-done maxi dresses, chic cotton sweaters—perfect worn alone or draped over the shoulders—and versatile button-down shirts ideal for layering over swimwear or pairing with denim. That said, J.Crew's standout category this season are its non-denim pants, which serve as the ultimate bottoms when both comfort and style are priorities. The brand has just launched a new silhouette that we anticipate will quickly become the must-have item.
The pants in question are the Luna style. As the brand describes them, they're the "new relaxed pants you'll live in." They feature an adjustable drawstring waistband for a customized, comfortable fit, roomy, relaxed legs, a semi-cropped hem that hits just above the ankle, and crisp 100% cotton fabric that lends a polished look while keeping you cool on warm days. The detail that caught our fashion eye is the panel detailing down the legs. This detail also made us pause and think to ourselves, These look familiar, and then realize that they are nearly identical to Leset's Kyoto Pants.
For those unfamiliar, the Kyoto pants are a spring staple loved by It girls. They feature the same drawstring waistband, relaxed silhouette, and panel detail, and are simply an easy, lightweight pair of pants that fashion lovers turn to when they're tired of denim. From Kaia Gerber in L.A. to content creators in London, everyone owns the Kyotos and styles them with ballet pumps or elevated flip-flops, a V-neck sweater, or a sporty jacket.
While the Kyotos are offered in a range of hues—from timeless black and pure white to seasonal shades like kelly green and lemon yellow—they face stiff competition from J.Crew's Luna pants. The Lunas are more budget-friendly, costing over $100 less than the Kyotos. Plus, the J.Crew option offers a more inclusive size range, ranging from XXXS to 3X, and classic, petite, and tall lengths.
Ultimately, the choice is yours. Keep scrolling to see J.Crew's Luna pants and Leset's Kyoto pants. We highly recommend adding at least one of these pairs to your spring capsule wardrobe because not only will they help you look like an It girl, but we also know you'll get plenty of wear out of them and be happy with your purchase.
On Kaia Gerber: Leset Kyoto Pants ($280); Balenciaga City Bag ($2990); Repetto Ballet Flats ($235)
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