The Comfortable Pants Trend I’d Gladly Give Up My Leggings For
For the past ten months, I’ve been living in leggings. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not mad about it—they are supremely comfortable after all, but at this stage of the game—and with the promise of a new season ahead—I can say with 100% certainty that I am more than ready to change up my pants game.
Luckily, one of the biggest trends we saw come out of the S/S 21 collections were loose, relaxed trousers—a silhouette that feels utterly fresh, cool, and exudes an effortless elegance. But most importantly, these free and easy pants are comfortable. Flowy, relaxed tailored trousers were paired with everything from graphic tees to trending bandeau’s, loose blouses, and oversize blazers—many cinched at the waist with a belt, with plenty of fabric grazing the floor—creating an elongated silhouette.
If you too are ready to break out of your leggings (at least for a couple of days a week) then take a peek below as we share our favorite relaxed trousers to shop right now, along with plenty of outfit inspiration on how to style them.
At Louis Vuitton, suit trousers came in billowy silhouettes cinched at the waist with a belt and paired with graphic tees and equally long trenches for a look that feels refreshingly modern.
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Fendi showcased slightly lower rise loose pants in pops of vibrant color, elegantly paired with relaxed blouses.
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Maryam Nassir Zadeh proved that relaxed trousers look cool and fresh when paired with a bikini top and oversize shirt.
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This easy and effortless look from Chloé is the exact outfit I want to wear all spring.
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Take notes from The Row and pair an oversize blazer with baggy khaki style trousers to nail a minimalist-modern look.
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Pair your slouchy tailored pants with flats but keep the look chic with a long tailored coat. A perfect springtime outfit.
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This outfit proves that wide-leg relaxed trousers and a swimsuit are in fact a match made in heaven.
Lean into the dad look and pair your laid-back trousers with chunky sneakers.
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Skin is in this season. Balance the fuller bottoms with a cropped top.
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A crisp ivory pair looks all the more sophisticated when worn with classic black loafers.
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Shop More of Our Favorite Relaxed Pants:
A heritage print you can wear year-round.
This high-waisted pair would love great with a belt and chunky boots.
Up next, these will be the most popular skirt trends of 2021.
Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.