Just to Be Clear, These Are the Pants Fashion People in L.A. Are Wearing Instead of Basic Jeans

July 25, 2025 / Swedan Margen /

Not sure what to wear when your jeans are feeling too basic or overdone? I get it, I struggle with that too. After some research—a.k.a. scrolling on IG, stalking street style sites, and perusing every photo agency to see the celeb set’s latest ensembles—I’ve found a solution. Or rather, *the* solution, at least when it comes to dressing in 2025. The wearer responsible for this resolution? Kendall Jenner, of course, who was spotted leaving her go-to sushi spot in Los Angeles, Sushi Park, wearing a pair of black pedal pushers, which she effortlessly styled alongside heeled peep-toe sandals, a high-neck sleeveless top, and the leftover bit of wine her party didn’t drink at dinner.

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WHO: Kendall Jenner

Pedal pushers have slowly but surely taken over, becoming one of the most worn denim alternatives among fashion people across all major metropolitan cities, from Jenner’s local area in L.A. to New York, Paris, and more. And while the once-dated capri pants can be styled with sneakers, flats, or flip-flops, most in the style community agree that classic heeled sandals, especially those with a slight peep toe, are the chicest shoe pairing. They provide just the right amount of lift, elongating the leg and dressing up the otherwise somewhat casual pants style. Plus, if you invest in a well-made pair now, it’s a shoe silhouette that can last you years or even decades, given its timeless design. Wear them with jeans, trousers, skirts, and dresses—in addition to your current favorite pedal pushers, that is.

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