Walk the Talk: The Pant Styles of 2023

Walk the Talk: The Pant Styles of 2023

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Within the vibrant fabric of our climate’s fashion landscape, these pant variations seam a story of artful harmony between design and practicality—starting from the bottom

It’s time to turn our fashion focus to the tantalizing trends that have emerged as this season’s undeniable winners. For bottomwear, a quintet of charming styles has taken center stage, intriguing the streets, adorning shop windows, and commanding the spotlight on our social media feeds. Pants is the word.

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Pant Styles of 2023
Photo: DRIES VAN NOTEN (via website)

Our exploration of these must-know trends takes its cue from a timeless classic: the nautical stripe. Infused with hues that evoke a rush of dopamine, these stripe-adorned wonders harmonize effortlessly with breezy wide-leg silhouettes, lending the evergreen print a contemporary twist. This aesthetic wizardry is not without its merits, offering the petite an illusion of elongated legs—a vertical enchantment, if you will.

Striped sensation

Striped pants have triumphantly traversed the domain of street style to find themselves comfortably nestled within the coveted pages of our favorite brand catalogues. Beyond their indisputable fun factor, these pants wield an inherent charm, effectively elongating the lower limbs for an arresting visual effect that’s nothing short of captivating.

Pant Styles of 2023
Photo: A LAS SIESTA (via Instagram)

Cargo conquest

Behold the cargo pants, a harbinger of style resurged from the 90s and 2000s. Yet this season’s iteration bears witness to a pragmatic metamorphosis, tailor-made for the sun-soaked days. Wider silhouettes and lightweight fabrics transform this functional garment into a veritable style statement. With nods of approval from luminaries like Gigi Hadid and Kim Kardashian, these cargo companions have firmly established themselves as the crème de la crème of summer trends.

Pant Styles of 2023
Photo: GIGI HADID (via Instagram)

Wide-leg wonders 

Wide-leg pants stand as a testament to bohemian charm. With their free-spirited vibe and flowing silhouettes, these pants embody a sense of liberation and artistic expression. Whether adorned with intricate embroidery, playful fringes, or tie-dye accents, wide-leg wonders resonate with those who seek to dance to the rhythm of their own fashion anthem.

Pant Styles of 2023
Photo: LOUISA BALLOU (via Instagram)

Lavish linen

Venture to comfort and versatility with the wide linen pants, capturing the very essence of a summer aesthetic. As the mercury rises, these pants effortlessly infuse an air of freshness and elegance into every ensemble, an indispensable companion for your beach-bound weekends.

Pant Styles of 2023
Photo: CASA RAKI (via website)

Baggy brilliance

In a confluence of comfort and couture, baggy jeans have assumed their rightful place as the season’s pièce de résistance. Tom Ford, Jacquemus, and Balmain have all extolled the virtues of roomy silhouettes on their esteemed catwalks, resulting in a trend that beckons the discerning fashionista to embrace the voluminous allure.

Pant Styles of 2023
Photo: BALMAIN (via website)

For 2023, these pant styles stitch together a seamless trendy blend of form and flair. Whether you’re strutting in denim or sauntering in linen, rocking wide-leg wonders or embracing cargo chic, one thing’s for certain: you’ll never be caught bottomless—literally.  So arm yourself with this quintet-ssential guide, and remember to explore, experiment, and elevate your ensemble any way you like.

Featured Image: BALMAIN (via website)

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