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