6 Highly Specific Pant Trends Fashion People Are Wearing Instead of Skirts and Shorts

July 9, 2025 / Swedan Margen /

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but 2025 has been quite pants-heavy. Yes, people are still wearing shorts and skirts this summer (it’s hot out there, folks), and jeans are always commonplace, but it’s been a while since I’ve seen this many different pant trends so fully embraced at once by the fashion crowd. I’m focusing on six for this roundup, but I honestly could’ve included several more.

I chose the six pant trends I’m highlighting below because they’re quite specific, and I’m always intrigued when people and brands are so aligned on a trend. Among other things, it means said trend will lead to great outfits and is worth investing in, so I’ve been taking notes. As someone who used to only wear jeans but is constantly working on building out my pant repertoire, I know that some guidance can be helpful, and I’m here to provide it.

If you’re interested in finding pants to add to your wardrobe next and want some styling and shopping inspiration, keep scrolling for my recommendations.

White Genie Pants

Genie pants have been the breakout trend of summer 2025 that no one saw coming. In particular, airy white pairs are the ones I’ve been coming across the most, and seeing all the cool ways in which fashion people have been styling them has been quite fun.

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Lovers and Friends

Eliette Pants

Wilfred

Cavendish Poplin Pants

BDG

Made for Me Balloon Pull-On Pant

Wide-Leg Red Pants

While butter-yellow pants have been the talk of summer ’25, I think we’re going to see more and more red pants as we make our way toward fall. In particular, wide-leg red trousers are the most forward option.

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MANGO

Limona Pleat Front Wide Leg Linen Pants

Alex Mill

Jane Pants in Linen Cotton

Madewell

Raw-Edge Drawstring Pants

Reformation

Julien Poplin Pants

Stretchy Black Capris

Sorry if you’re tired of hearing about it, but capri pants are everywhere right now. Even if I wanted to (don’t worry—I don’t), I wouldn’t be able to escape the trend. Nine times out of 10, it’s stretchy black capri pants that I see in the wild, so that’s what I ordered three pairs of.

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Gap

High Rise Ponte Capris

Rag & Bone

Simone Ponte Capris

Commando

Neoprene Capri Leggings

Brown Cropped Pants

Cropped pants have regained their popularity this year, and ’90s-coded chocolate-brown pairs are the iteration I keep seeing. They’re the perfect style to make that eventual transition from summer to fall.