It Girls Agree: This Is the Cool 2026 Alt to Classic Silk Pants From Last Summer
Need is an understatement.
There's no denying that silk and satin pants, especially of the drawstring variety, are still trending strong among fashion people after last summer's boom. However, my fellow Who What Wear editors and I recently noticed a cool 2026 alt start to pop up on It girls around the globe for summer 2026. From NYC to London, a bolder, more textural take made of silk taffeta is now top-of-mind. While neutral options are still the go-to, the taffeta styles come in bright pinks, blues, greens, and even yellows.
The key to pulling off this trendy pants style is to pair your pick with simple basics like white T-shirts, tank tops, and simple sweaters. As for the shoes, try flats, flop-flops, or some sort of strappy kitten heel. The point is to let the pants be the star of the look. Ahead, I rounded up the coolest silk taffeta pants of the moment from fashion favorites like Chan Luu and Donni. I also included some similar-looking styles from Zara, Reformation, and more.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.