Fashion outlets including Elle, WhoWhatWear and Refinery 29 have declared the skinny jean is dead, and it’s time to adopt roomier (and decidedly more comfortable) flare or wide-legged pants.
A debate regarding skinny versus wide-leg pants seems to have originated on TikTok in recent months, with Gen Zers declaring Millennials old and out of touch in their skinny jeans. I’m not sure what it all means for Gen Xers like myself, but I’ve been a wide-leg girl forever and I have no plans to change my allegiance ever.
And I figure the best way to prove that wide-leg pants are superior is to go full-luxury. Dior, Valentino and Gucci can’t all be wrong. Here are seven top designer’s takes on non-skinny jeans and pants.
Gucci wool twill flare pant, $1,300
I can’t imagine a more perfect spring outfit. Pair these flares with a floral blazer, oversized bag and metallic sandals and you’re ready for your vaccination appointment.
Samantha Pleet flower patch jeans, $120 (down from $220)
These jeans come with their own magic garden. Hand embroidered in India, these will be your favorite go-tos as brunches out become more possible.
Stella McCartney women’s flared-leg pants, $850
If you’re going to go flare, might as well go all the way with these sustainable numbers from Stella McCartney. They’re made of 48% organic cotton and 52% viscose, which can be traced all the way back to the forest.
Adam Lippes black wide-leg sweat pant in silk charmeuse, $900
If you’re ready to get out but not ready to give up your sweat pants, these beauties are a fantastic choice. Chic, comfortable, and luxurious, they’re everything you need to transition out of pandemic living. The also come in violet and army green.
Dior blue and black flared denim, $1,600
Tie dye was all the rage over the past year—these jeans make it possible to keep the trend going while elevating your look one notch above sweats.
High-waisted denim pant with silk scarf, $1,150
These white cotton denim flare jeans have been stonewashed and are made of 100% cotton weave in Italy. The fancy gold belt loops take these jeans to the next level.
Valentino heavy lace pants, $2,790
These lace wide-leg lace pants are made of viscose, cotton and polyamide, have a front zipper and hook fastener, and a viscose-silk culotte lining will keep things modest to a certain extent.
