The 20 Best Patterned Pants for Women in 2022

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published 19 January 22

Take a look at my Pinterest boards and Instagram saves and you'll notice a theme; I am obsessed with patterned pants. I've been stalking a pair of iconic Roberto Cavalli tiger print pants on Vestiaire Collective from the Fall 2000 collection for a week straight. It's safe to say this trend is taking over my life, and I'm not mad about it. After countless hours scrolling through fashion TikTok and strolling downtown Manhattan, I've come to the conclusion that all the cool girls are living for printed pants in 2022. This trend is all about nostalgia, with our favorites taking inspo from '70s fashion: Flared silhouettes and psychedelic swirls appear on pants by brands like House of Sunny and Hosbjerg, and Miaou gives a nod to the early aughts with its low-rise printed denim. So what are you waiting for? It's time to go bold or go home.

YanYan Fafa Bell Bottom in Lurex Jacquard

These funky floral pants can be worn out on the town. The lurex knit adds a touch of sparkle, giving these bellbottoms a dressed-up feel. Fun fact: YanYan uses leftover yarn to reduce waste.

Kim Shui Shell Print Stitch Jersey Pants

The light jersey fabric and shell print make these pants a must-have for summer.

Miaou Fargo Pants

These baggy low-rise jeans scream Y2k. Play up the nostalgia by adding a baby tee and some shield sunnies.

Comic High Rise Straight Long Jeans

These are like wearing Roy Lichtenstein pieces on your legs. How could pants get any better than that?

UO Sierra Mesh Flare Pant

These are, dare I say, pretty groovy. Look at that swirl pattern!

Wild Card Wide-Leg Culottes

This brand boasts a wide array of African-inspired designs, including these fun patterned pants (and its matching crop top!).

Simply Be Wide Leg Pants in Black Ditsy Floral

I love these. They're patterned yet subdued, which makes then a versatile addition to any wardrobe.

Women's Paisley Printed Palazzo Pants

These are an excellent way of making work-from-home comfy AND cute.

Alex+Olivia Eric Snakeskin-Print Flared Trousers

This mustard yellow color is attention-grabbing without being garish, and it transitions well from season to season.

High Waisted Floral Wide Leg Pants

These pants would work great for both a dinner date and a wild night out on the town.

H&M Flared Leggings

I love the stings on these, which zig-zag up the midsection. They're leggings, too, which means you'll be able to stand out and stay comfortable at the same time.

Chester Pants

These hand-dyed pants are made sustainably, and the textile workers who created them are paid fair wages. Pants you can feel good in AND good about.

Capricho Trousers

These pastel-colored pants would look amazing in the summer, or in the winter with a black turtleneck.

Leo - Le Posh Pants - Orange

This eco-friendly, fair trade brand is also Latinx-owned! It boasts meticulously made designs guaranteed to retain their vibrant colors for years to come.

The Ragged Priest Mom Jeans in Mixed Plaid

For when you can't decide which color to wear — ¿Por qué no los dos?

Simone Paisley-Print Mulberry Silk Pant

Behold this whimsical twist on Ralph Lauren's signature structured look.

African Pattern Sweatpants

Another fun African pattern. What I like about this particular pair is the way the divers patterns meld into one another.

Limited Addition Agave Clouds Jogger (with pockets)

These oh-so-soft sweatpants have the cutest tie dye pattern on them. I'm relaxed just looking at them. Plus, 4Kinship is an indigenous-owned brand!

Mixed Emotions High Rise Straight Jeans

I can't even begin to explain how much I need these. Look how CUTE those little faces are! Plus, they come in both white and classic blue denim.

Pastoral High Rise Straight Jeans

Sustainable denim AND a pattern of little naked Greco-Roman people? This is everything I've ever wanted in a pair of pants.

Gabrielle Ulubay

Gabrielle Ulubay is an E-Commerce Writer at Marie Claire and writes about all things fashion and beauty. She's also written about politics, gender, and sex for publications like Bustle, HuffPost Personal, and The New York Times. As a film school graduate, she loves all things media and can be found making art when she's not busy writing.