No offense to my beloved denim, but I haven't found myself reaching for them much recently. Maybe it's the inspiration of a new year, but I've been gravitating toward polished styles like tailored trousers and satin pants. These silhouettes make me feel much more put-together than jeans do, so I plan to continue leaning into them throughout 2026. That's not to say that I won't wear jeans at all. It's just that I'll be prioritizing non-denim pants more this year.
I've been on the hunt for elevated pant options to add to my rotation and saved 34 pairs that feel both polished and modern. Think low-rise trousers, thick-waistband details, suede silhouettes, flared suit pants, and even some zebra print for a Khaite-inspired moment. Each feels a bit more intentional than jeans without requiring much more effort, which is what we're all probably aiming for this year. Ready to see the list? Keep scrolling for the non-denim pant trends I'm eyeing for 2026.
Nana Jacqueline
Anya Pants
I never thought I would say this, but I'm very into low-rise silhouettes again.
Reformation
Gale Satin Mid Rise Bias Pant
Reformation
Gale Satin Mid Rise Bias Pant
The ivory is equally stunning.
Now that's good tailoring.
Helsa
The Paperbag Trouser
How cool is this waistband?
Djerf Avenue
Day-to-Day Pants
I'll be copying the whole outfit.
Reformation
Vida Low Rise Pant
There's a reason these are always sold out.
Aritzia
The Effortless Pant Wool
I have these in black and can confirm they are indeed effortlessly chic.
Aritzia
The Effortless Pant Wool
I love the mocha pants as well.
MANGO
Zebra-Print Straight-Fit Pants
Enza Costa
Everywhere Suit Pant
Comfortable and polished.
L'Academie
The High Waist Pleated Plaid Trouser
MANGO
Mid-Rise Flare Pants
Reformation
Marion Low Rise Pant
The styling possibilities are endless.
RENGGLI
Pinstripe Trouser
Fashion people are buzzing about Renggli trousers.
MANGO
Pinstripe Wide Leg Trousers
Favorite Daughter
The Favorite Pant Pleated Wide Leg Pants
You'll wear these with everything come spring.
Kookai
Ariel Waistband Pant
I just love the wide waistband.
Good American
Better Than Suede Good True Straight Pants
Dries Van Noten
Washed Cotton-Blend Satin Slim-Leg Pants
Vince
Tailored Mid Rise Stretch Bootcut Pants
Toteme
Pleated Twill Wide-Leg Pants
Picture these with a cream sweater.
Vince
Fluid High Waist Straight Leg Pants
I can't get enough of chocolate brown.
I can attest to how flattering these are.
ZARA
Pleated Straight Leg Pants
Banana Republic
The Everyday Wide-Leg Pant in Tencel-Cotton
J.Crew
Kaya Pant in Four-Season Stretch
Nour Hammour
Milo Paneled Suede Wide-Leg Pants
Not your average brown pants.
Leave it to Sofia Richie to make the perfect pants.
You just know these are comfortable.
j.crew
Essential Wide-Leg Pant
Banana Republic
High-Rise Modern Straight City Stretch Pant