For those who prefer a slim black trouser to a classic LBD, or a lived-in jean in lieu of a flirty midi, the taffeta pant is here to shake up your summer wardrobe without trying too hard. With its subtle sheen, the statement-making separate—in an array of colors and prints—has quickly proven to be summer’s most unexpected wardrobe staple, effortlessly styled with everything from fitted tank tops and flip-flops to crisp button-ups and heels.
Vogue’s Favorite Taffeta Pants
The taffeta pant’s rise to sartorial stardom comes as little surprise. They made their mark on the spring 2026 runways, appearing at Khaite and Zimmermann, as well as contemporary labels like Aflalo and Tibi.
Their momentum can be traced back to last year, with a few styles coming to mind—one of which is undoubtedly Chan Luu’s taffeta barrel pants, which have a curved wide leg, adjustable waist ties, and come in a grounding earth tones as well as seasonal brights (cotton candy pink for summer!). I picked up a sage green pair last June, while my colleague (and fellow Vogue Shopping editor) Andrea Zendejas acquired one of her own earlier this spring.
Zendejas recently declared the brand’s under-$300 pair the ultimate style steal. “At $275, they’re the kind of investment that quickly earns its keep. I’ve been reaching for mine non-stop and constantly get asked where they’re from,” she wrote. “They work around the clock: polished for the office with a button-down, easy for a farmers’ market run with a tank, and perfect for vacation over a one-piece swimsuit or a billowy top.”
Donni is another label synonymous with the style—its taffeta cargo pant has sustained popularity in certain corners of the internet. Meanwhile, Kallmeyer’s wide-leg take (in a rich chocolate brown) offers a more luxurious take for evening; just add a pair of strappy sandals from The Row and Hunting Season’s raffia tote to complete the look.
Keep scrolling for nine fail-safe ways to wear one of the season’s most-wanted pieces.
The Cult Favorite With a White Canvas Sneaker
There’s no better way to dip your toe into the taffeta pant trend than with Chan Luu’s cult-favorite barrel-leg style. Available in everything from earthy sage green to poppy pink, they make a chic foundation for any summer look—think Apiece Apart’s festive fringed tank, Keds’s white canvas sneakers, and Alaïa’s spacious straw tote. For farmers’ market runs, sightseeing adventures, or laid-back vacation days, complete the look with Gigi Burris’s raffia pillbox hat and Mejuri’s colorful beaded necklace.
