All the Fashion Girls Are Wearing This Leggings-Pants Hybrid

Though we’ve traditionally associated stirrup pants with equestrian dress and ’80s workout attire (hello, Jane Fonda), these athletic bottoms have once again made their way into the spotlight. Runway brands like Balenciaga and Marni debuted iterations in their F/W 16 shows, and contemporary favorites like Totême are also endorsing the trend this season. And while it’s necessary to have notable designers on board, the true test of a trend’s staying power is whether or not it becomes a hit with the street style set—and a hit it has most certainly become.

This past fashion month, we were left with jaws wide open at the amount of women traipsing around in stirrup pants. From denim to tartan to solid blacks and emerald greens, these trousers were a major hit with the likes of Pernille Teisbaek and Gilda Ambrosio.

See below for ways to wear this trend, and if you want to snag a pair for yourself, shop our picks.

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Gilda Ambrosio styled her high-waisted stirrup trousers with a plain white tee and statement sleeves.

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Gaia Repossi took a blazer-and-jeans ensemble to another level with the introduction of a stirrup detail. Oh, and those PVC heels are a pretty amazing addition too.

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Color-blocking is one of favorite fashion tricks. Why not let your pants get in on the fun?

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Head-to-toe Balenciaga done right, courtesy of style star Natasha Goldenberg.

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Accentuate your heels by fastening stirrup pants around them. Thanks for the tip, Pernille Teisbaek.

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The buckle detailing on this pair feels slightly utilitarian and entirely cool.

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For the woman who hates wearing color.

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Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)