My Apologies, Jeans—This Pant Trend Makes My Work, Travel, and Weekend Outfits Just as Chic
Comfy and cool.
Okay, before we get too deep into this, I'm a denim devotee, especially relaxed-fit jeans, and certainly wear jeans weekly. But over the last eight months, a new pant trend has completely redefined my personal style. Hello, drawstring pants.
This pant trend is a staple for many fashion people for its effortlessly chic nature. (Check out some style inspiration above.) And I get it. I started last fall with a pair of Tibi pants I ordered from Shopbop to try as an alternative to jeans for traveling. I wanted something loose and roomy that felt more comfortable and would be forward styled with my go-to basics. The Tibi pants hit, and I adored how they looked with a simple white tee and sweater, and I got many compliments on them for their cool shape. The bonus is that they basically feel like sweatpants. Since then, I've ordered a few different variations of these pants and a few others to give my jeans a break from time to time. I continue to wear them on the airplane, to work when I travel, and on the weekends. Styling-wise, I'll pair them with everything from a white tee and sneakers to a blazer and ruched loafers. I typically tuck in the drawstring and tuck in the tee to give them a more polished and refined feel.
Okay, I know I just rambled with my ode to my drawstring pants, but the bottom line is that I think they're worth a try if you want a denim alternative that's cool, relaxed, and fashionable. I rounded up my favorite drawstring pants to suit a variety of styles, including the Tibi pair I wear, linen options for summer, satin picks, fun cropped silhouettes, and more.
My Fashion Editor–Approved List of the Best Drawstring Pants
This is the first pair of drawstring pants I bought. The gorgeous color and cool shape give my look an easy yet directional vibe.
These nylon pants can also be dressed up. They almost look like silk! I live in them.
Hopefully, these pants won't be out of stock by the time you're reading this.
Fashion people basically live in these pants.
These gorgeous pants come in a few different colors.
Love the satin.
The stripes are fun!
Balloon pants are having such a moment.
These pants look more expensive than they are.
Pretty pants!
You'll get so much wear out of these pants.
Selling out so quickly!
