5 "Soft" Trends Everyone's Wearing Instead of Jeans

Something we have yet to discuss is "soft" pants versus "hard" pants. The reason for no prior discussion can most likely be chalked up to the fact that up until now, we never really considered certain pants "hard." To get you up to speed, now that we've been living in all things soft, stretchy, and oversize, jeans seem really, well, hard. The rigid nature of the denim combined with constricting waistlines now seems scary, uncomfortable, and, to be honest, a little unnecessary. It reminds me of that meme that's been floating around that says, "People who are quarantining in jeans: What are you trying to prove?" 

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No shame if jeans have been your go-to pant style since day one of quarantine, but if you're anything like me, your denim drawer has not been touched in over three months, but the five comfortable pant trends ahead have. It came as no surprise that the fashion set adapted quickly to this new at-home lifestyle. From new ways to capture content to approachable yet fresh ways to look good at home, they pretty much hit the nail on the head, and today, we're here to praise them for all the "soft" pant trends they brought into the limelight. Fear not: This selection is not limited to leggings and joggers. Instead, it features new and exciting styles that will feel just right among the rest of your cozy new aesthetic. 

Ahead, discover the five comfortable pant trends we've been seeing all over Instagram, and shop the best versions from each category. 

Knit Shorts

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If you're looking for something that feels like underwear but is socially acceptable to wear outside, then knit shorts are your best bet. These cozy bottoms are the perfect trend to slip into for a casual day of lounging at home or a stylish socially distanced hangout. 

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Briefs

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Speaking of underwear, Wholesale Replica Bag trend to spike on social media has been women wearing men's briefs—or at least women's briefs that look like men's briefs. Between the roomy fit and the oddly cool aesthetic this underwear brings, the fashion crowd has made it clear that this "soft" trend is a thing. 

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Bike Shorts

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Bike shorts are definitely becoming more and more popular by the minute. And if quarantine has taught us anything about personal style, it's that bike shorts can be integrated into way more looks than we originally thought they could. Since your at-home style might need some jazzing up by now, I suggest trying out bike shorts in a loud color. Come on—live a little. 

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Sweatpants

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Surprised to see sweatpants in this roundup? Hardly. But to echo all the aforementioned points above, this new laid-back lifestyle comes with a price and that price is learning to love "soft" trends of all kinds. 

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Athletic Shorts

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Last but not least, we have athletic shorts. From sweatshorts to nylon running shorts, these sporty bottoms have quickly become the go-to for fashion girls, even when exercise is not on the agenda. 

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Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.