13 unreal wide-leg pants for fall that will trick everyone into thinking you have your life together

You can’t open TikTok or Instagram without seeing a pair of tailored wide-leg pants — and we’re obsessed. While the dreaded low-rise jeans seem to be making a comeback, the streamlined elegance of the wide-leg pant is one of the (many) reasons they’re the best viral trend of the 2020s.

Wide-leg pants are the ultimate closet essential thanks to their wild versatility. Pack a breezy linen pair on your next vacation, or throw on tailored black trousers to take you from the office to happy hour. Maybe you want to jazz up your work-from-home look without feeling like you’re wearing real clothes. Yes, wide-leg pants are here for you.

They’re comfortable, timeless, relaxed and polished. They also give off a French girl chicness that Emily in Paris never could. Keep scrolling to shop some of the best wide-leg pants right now, and get ready to live your chicest, but breeziest life.

Best Wide-Leg Pants

1. ASOS DESIGN Plissé Knit Wide Leg Pants, $40

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OK, but have you ever seen a pair of pants that’s more appropriate for a desk-to-drinks-to-curling up on the couch situation? Well, now you have, because these are it.

2. PHILOSOPHY BY REPUBLIC CLOTHING Charmeuse Pull-On Wide Leg Pants, $24.97 (Orig. $58)

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Obsessed with both the stylish and the pull-on-and-go bits of these pants that are meant for fall.

3. AllSaints Charli Wide Leg Trousers, $229

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Slip these silky brown wide-leg pants on and you’ve got yourself an elegant, refined and effortless fashion serve.

4. Abercrombie & Fitch Sloane Tailored Satin Pant, $100

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Meanwhile, here’s a more straightforward refined pair of satin wide-leg pants. They’ll look so good for something as casual as an AMC $5 Tuesday movie night or an upcoming wedding. (When paired with the right top, obviously.)

5. ASOS DESIGN Casual Wide Leg Trousers, $45

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These blue-ish grey trousers are understated enough to work with any outfit in any setting.

6. Reformation Mason Wide Leg Pants, $178

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Achieve all-day perfection in these sophisticated front-pleat pants styled with a flattering high waist and flowy wide legs.

7. Lulus Getaway Essentials Black Plisse Belted Wide Leg Pants, $54

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The belt on these plisse pants gives any outfit that little bit of extra spice.

8. Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant, $118

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These best-selling wide-leg pants have sailor-inspired button tabs at the waist that look great on everyone.

9. Abercrombie & Fitch Sloane Tailored Pant, $90

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Mix the chic tailoring of menswear-inspired wide-leg pants with a pop of fun coloring and flattering pleats to get this perfect garment.

10. The Favorite Daughter The Favorite Pant, $218

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There’s a reason why you’ve seen literally every influencer in your feed — and walking down the street — wearing these pants from The Favorite Daughter. It’s because they’re that good.

11. Universal Standard Stephanie Wide Leg Stripe Pants, $145

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These subtly sporty wide-leg pants are sleek, stretchy and perfect for the office or a first date.

12. Everlane The Way-High Drape Pant, $97 (Orig. $138)

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Constructed with breathable, lightweight fabric that’s soft to the touch, you won’t find anything more comfortable than this Everlane pair. Also, how cute is the gingham?

13. Princess Polly Archer Pants, $65

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These classic tailored pants come in a whopping 19 colors to match your personal style. Or treat them like Pokémon and catch ’em all.

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