Sometimes you need a break from jeans. And trousers. And skirts. Even those fancy-looking sweatpants can lose their appeal when you’re a serial wearer. Allow us to introduce you to your BNBF (butt’s new best friend): the loose pant. Airy but not sloppy, and lightweight enough to throw on even in the dead heat of summer, loose pants have managed to dominate the biggest names in fashion (from Joie to H&M) almost inconspicuously. But they are just too good to pass up from your wardrobe any longer. Your bottom half’s version of a triple threat, loose pants simultaneously look highly sophisticated, feel as comfy as your beau’s college sweats, and go with anything (from crop tops to oxfords and any blouse in between). From the office, to your friend’s party, to the occasional (or frequent, we don’t judge) lazy Saturday, one pair of loose pants can most definitely conquer your sartorial—not to mention hectic—world.
Solid versions in black, chambray, and olive green act as foundations for those days when you can barely lift your head off your pillow—much less come up with a breathtaking ensemble. For those semi-laid back morning meetings—even a coffee house interview or two—, half-tuck your trusty collared shirt so you come off looking polished and professional. The nice thing about loose pants is their ample versatility. You don’t need to go and shell out hundreds of dollars for outfit-completing pieces. Any top in your closet will make these pants a cinch to wear no matter the time of day.
While there is nothing wrong with choosing a stable solid, the currently prevailing printed versions are a fun (and bold) standout from those tried-and-true skinnies you’ve been living in since the dawn of time (or whenever that outrageous Zara sale was). Try a few of these for a taste of the (wonderfully convenient) possibilities loose pants will bring to your many future outfits.
