Some things in life tend to come and go, like seasons, relationships, healthy eating habits, and celebrity crushes. But you know one thing that’s forever? Great pants. There are always new pants trends telling you what bottoms to wear and how to wear them—and we’re all for it. Sure, you can wear dresses, shorts, or skirts, but there’s something perfect about a pair of pants.
When they live up to their hype, pants are comfortable, structured but moveable, well-fitting, and confidence-boosting. There aren’t many outfits easier than throwing on a staple pair of pants and a cute top and having yourself a look you can return to over and over.
Pant trends have gone through their phases in the past, from super low rise jeans in the early 2000s, to tight-fitting skinny jeans in the 2010’s, to the return of the high waisted pants. Now, pants trends are in a sweet spot of hugging the places you want to show your shape while still feeling relaxed and comfortable. Cool patterns and prints, and dressy pants that still look great toned down with sneakers are also trendy.
Here are three of the hottest pants trends you can get on board with. We’ve supplied inspo photos for ways to wear each style to live up to your cool self. Each pair is from Reformation, of course, home of the trendiest pants.
Wide Leg Jeans
Wide leg jeans have just enough of a hint of western vibes to make you feel down-to-earth and cool, while still feeling modern and chic due to the flattering way they accentuate your shape. There’s something magical about your instant desire to spend time outside and maybe step up onto a horse when you wear wide leg jeans. But then again, you could feel more inspired to walk along the river seine in a tailored wide leg jumpsuit and heels. However they make you feel, wide leg pants are easygoing yet polished.
Reformation’s Alyssa High Rise Wide Leg Jeans in Anguilla
Reformation’s Emma High Rise Wide Leg Jeans in Black
Reformation’s Dita Wide Leg Jumpsuit in Ennis
Reformation’s Jamie Ultra High Rise Wide Leg Jeans in Caspian
Reformation’s Ren Twill Jumpsuit in Almond
Lightweight Linen Pants
The best part about linen pants is the way they are completely versatile, from being styled as classy, sophisticated wear one day to casual, laidback beach pants the next. Linen is tres bien for summer due to the relaxed fit of the material and its breathability. And Reformation’s linen material made from flax is sustainable on top of that, saving water use and other waste in creation. So step into linen this summer. Perfect for vacation wear, beach days, outdoor events, and cute dates.
Reformation’s Vesta Pant in Cafe
Reformation’s Olina Linen Pant in Black
Reformation’s Silvie Linen Pant in Kelly Green
Patterned and Printed Pants
Bring on the fun pants because bottoms weren’t made to be boring. Blouses and tops often get to be the eye-catching part of your outfit, with ruffles, bold sleeves, or graphic prints—but now, according to this year’s hottest trends, pants can make a statement too. From charming stripes to graphics, your legs can flaunt the dramatic and look great doing it. Whether you let your pants do all the talking with a muted blouse, or you pair two bold pieces, just do you with confidence. After all, someone famous said to go big or go home, so you have permission.
Reformation’s Cowboy Striped High Rise Straight Jeans in Pinyon Stripe
Reformation’s Franklin Pant in Beige Check
Reformation’s Cowboy Striped High Rise Straight Jeans in Viva Las Vegas
Reformation’s Poppy Linen Pant in Pj Stripe
Dressy Pants
Dressy pants were once thought to be reserved for formal occasions; they screamed business casual workwear and looked like something you’d wear to the office (because you probably did). But now, it’s almost summer time and dressy pants have had a revival. This spring and summer, wear your dressy pants however you want to, to say more than work clothes.
You can keep them upscale by pairing them with heels, a blazer, or a blouse. Or, you can get creative and join them with sneakers, crop tops, graphic prints, swimsuits—you name it! However you style your dressy pants, they’ll stay classy and sophisticated, with a hint of fanciness.
Reformation’s Fletcher Pant in Black
Reformation’s Jordana Pant in Blue
Reformation’s Mason Pant in Navy
Reformation’s Madelyn Pant in Khaki
Casual, Relaxed Pants
Don’t forget about pants for those super casual, comfortable days. When you don’t feel like wearing something too fitted or fancy, but you still want to look cool, relaxed pants are the way to go. Bonus points for the pants if they have lots of pockets (which these picks do). In their gentle pale shades, these pairs of relaxed pants are always lovely and always subdued.
Reformation’s Harrison Carpenter High Rise Straight Pants in Clay
Reformation’s Bailey High Rise Utility Pant in Army
Reformation’s Bailey High Rise Utility Pant in Daria Embroidery
Pants are the best, and these hot trends are perfect for the upcoming summer season. However you style them, you can throw on your favorite pair of pants and get started with your day (or night) plans. Stay comfortable and cool in pants that were practically made for you.