I don’t know when it happened, but I looked up from my phone one morning and realized that everyone had suddenly fallen in love with silk pants. Until now, the style had been reserved for wearing around the house or in the bedroom. But, like boxer shorts before them, silk pants have gotten a co-sign from enough fashion insiders to create a full-fledged fall trend—and they might just replace my linen pants as my go-to transitional find.
The most popular styles follow a similar silhouette. They have a drawstring at the waist and a simple, straight fit through the leg, hitting just at the top of your foot. Most commonly found in neutral autumnal shades like black, cream, or olive green, they also serve as the ideal wear-everywhere, end-of-summer foundational find. And since they’re just as breathable as linen, they work well for the transitional period, when the temperature hovers in the mid-eighties. I personally plan on styling them with my usual rotation of oversized knits for an upscale and elevated play on sweatpants this winter.
Ahead, I found a few pairs from all of my favorite brands that I have my eye on. One (or two, or three) of these is sure to end up in my closet over the next few months, and they should find a home in yours, too.
You may like
Quince
100% Washable Silk Drawstring Wide Leg Pants
Quince is the brand on every insider’s lips right now.
Babaton
Archer Satin Pants
Reformation
Olina Silk Pants
I own two pairs of the Olina pants in linen, so these immediately caught my eye
J.Crew
Cosmo Pant in Luster Charmeuse
Vince
Fluid High Waist Straight Leg Pants
Perfectly elevated, these would work for any occasion.
Silk Laundry
Bias Cut Pants Coral Jacquard Black
These have a subtle print for something different.
Loulou De Saison
Alera Silk-Twill Wide-Leg Pants
Uniqlo
Satin Easy Trousers
Get the luxe look for less than $30.
Leset
Barb Wide Leg Pants
ZARA
Striped Pajama Pants Zw Collection
Yes, these are technically pajama pants, but they’re too chic to keep indoors.
Donni
The Silk Lace Simple Pull-On Pants
Donni is the cool-girl brand I’m obsessed with, so these are on my list.
Swap black for navy this fall.
Or, try a fresh mint shade to break up your neutral palette.
I would wear these to the office with an oversized blazer.
