“Mom, what was summer 2026 like?” If my kids ever asked that (they won’t), I’d show them Mariska Hargitay beaming with joy as she stepped out into the New York City streets with an on-the-go mug in hand, a Knicks hat on her head, and decked out in the denim trend of the moment: floral jeans, a look so hot everyone from Olivia Benson to Keke Palmer is wearing it.
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OK, technically, these are floral cotton drop front button pants—maybe canvas or linen—but the point remains: Florals are groundbreaking right now. We spotted the burgeoning trend back in April and found affordable styles that paired easily with simple tees and button downs. Sure enough, soon more and more brands have started producing their own versions. We’ve even found a few cute matching sets for the truly flower power-pilled. It’s not just denim, either: Flower earrings and floral sandals are in the mix too.
As for how to style the trend, follow Hargitay’s lead: Go with a plain tee, tank top, or button-down shirt up top to let the pants really shine, then have fun with the accessories. A favorite hat, colorful bag, retro sunglasses, maybe some flower earrings are all on the table. As for shoes, we suggest keeping those straightforward too in the form of white sneakers, simple ballet flats, or those heeled flip flops everyone seems to have in their rotation right now.
