Slim-Fit Pants Return to Fashion Week Street Style—Here’s How to Wear Them Right Now

SlimFit Pants Are Being Revived at Fashion Week—6 Ways to Wear Them Right Now
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Though many, including this writer, would argue that we are living in a post-trend world, where nearly any style inclination can be satisfied, fresh ideas, colors, and shapes still manage to trickle off the runways and into our shopping carts each season. One such proposal is the slim-fit pant, which has been gaining traction in the fashion sphere lately, becoming a fixture in latest street style looks.

Vogues Favorite Slim-Fit Trousers

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The High-Rise
Khaite Lenn pants
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The Slim Suit
Theory slim fit trousers
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The Corduroy
J.Crew slim-wide pants
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Trousers, even slimmer ones, are hardly a new concept—many would consider them a timeless wardrobe staple. Still, their current presence at the forefront of fashion feels distinct. Once primarily associated with suits and boardroom attire, the slim trouser took on a more seductive and idiosyncratic attitude this season on the runways of trendsetting brands like Prada, Dries Van Noten, and Khaite.

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Whether you’re opting for an extra leg-elongating high-waisted pair, experimenting with stirrups, or indulging in corduroy, there are countless ways to style them to suit your look. Here are seven outfits with the Vogue seal of approval.

The High-Rise

Start with the high-rise. Khaite makes an excellent option that is sure to add a couple of inches (visually) to any silhouette. A voluminous shape on top adds a bit a drama, and balances out an extra-slim bottom.

Proenza Schouler White Label

Wendy top

Khaite

Lenn pants

Staud

Wally mules

Saint Laurent

Arty earrings

The Slim Suit

Suits, of course, will never go out of style. Here, a classic gets a trend-forward upgrade with a slim pant, fitted blazer, and light pink shirt. Suede sneakers bring a sporty, practical touch.

Massimo Dutti

herringbone wool blend blazer

Theory

slim fit trousers

Burberry

regular fit shirt

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Dries Van Noten

leather-trimmed suede sneakers

The Corduroy

If wide-leg corduroyscorduroys feel too slouchy for your style, try them in a slimmer shape for a streamlined and sophisticated feel. Boat shoes complete the look.

Dunst

vintage padded work jacket

Loewe

short sleeve polo sweater

J.Crew

slim-wide pants

Bally

Pathy boat shoes

The Slim Denim

The same principle applies to slim denim which, in a classic blue wash, is a more polished take on your typical pair of skinny jeans. Extend the attitude with a jacket and slim boots.

Marni

velvet-trimmed embroidered blazer

Kallmeyer

Agatha crepe shirt

Toteme

Garderob slim-fit jeans

Vince

Harlan booties

The Stirrups

Stirrup trousers were a top offering on the fall runway of Dries Van Noten. Dress them down with a cool leather bomber and ballet flats.

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Banana Republic

oversized leather bomber jacket

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Loulou de Saison

Telanto T-shirt

Dries Van Noten

crepe skinny pants

Jamie Haller

The Ballet slippers

The Slim Pleat

For those who want something slim but not too form-fitting, a pleated trouser many be the key. This pair from Cos is sure to become a wardrobe staple.

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Jil Sander

cashmere vest

Cos

slim tailored pants

Déhanche

Mija croc-effect leather belt

Madewell

The Grayson penny loafers

Super Skinny

More ambitious types on the slim-pants-spectrum may want to try the extra skinny pant. Take a cue from the Celine runways and pair them with a blazer, low-profile retro sneaks, and a silk scarf knotted around the neck.

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Róhe

double-breasted blazer

The Row

Thilde slim-leg pants

Prada

Collapse low top sneakers

Mango

geometric stripe-print scarf