As I take stock of my overflowing wardrobe this month, I’m reminded that pants are an integral part of my everyday style. There’s no doubt, jeans take up the biggest square footage in my closet, but as someone who has an onset of jean fatigue fairly regularly, it’s the other trousers that often take center stage—easy pull-on pants for working from home, tailored silhouettes for the office, and silky styles for a night out.
With a new season just around the corner, it feels like the right moment to look ahead and determine what pant trends are about to dominate in 2026—so I can prep my wardrobe accordingly. I studied the spring/summer 2026 runways along with what’s trending among the fashion set, and put together a list of seven styles we’re about to see everywhere this year.
From comfy retro track pants to the return of balloon pants, and elegant satin styles, you’ll find that this year there’s a pant persona for every occasion! Now all you have to do is choose your favorite. Keep scrolling below to see the pant trends of 2026—and the best part—shop them all for under $150.
1. Low Slung
Low-rise silhouettes are here to stay for 2026, thanks to designers such as Miu Miu and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, who fully endorsed the cool-girl trend on the spring runways. Wear them in a wide-leg slouchy silhouette for a look that feels more 2026 than 2006.
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