The coolest girls are wearing this 2026 pant trend with flat RN

While white jeans naturally get the most attention at the start of the warm weather season, you might be mistaken in assuming that this is the only pant trend that deserves attention. Now dominating our favorite shopping sites and filling Instagram feeds, striped pants are quickly becoming the must-have pant trend for summer.

However, not just any stripes will do. Last summer was defined by the skinny-stripe drawstring pant, but this year, it’s all about the wide-stripe pant, offered in both tailored trousers and denim. Although they’re bolder than the typical staple, with their wide stripes and range of colors from brown to ivory to blue to green and purple, fashionistas in Paris and LA are styling them with ease. We’ve seen them expertly paired with everything from bracelet-sleeve tees, woven belts and ballet flats to high-neck tank tops and elevated flip-flops, showcasing their incredible versatility. They are also proving to be age-appropriate, women of 20, 30 and 40 years are also adopting this look.