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    20 Patterned Pants Anyone Can Pull Off

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    By Shelby Comroe, Gabrielle Ulubay
    Published 19 January 2022 In Buying Guides

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    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 2023. 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

    YanYan Fafa Bell Bottom in Lurex Jacquard
    $295.00 AT YANYANKNITS.COM

    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

    Kim Shui Shell Print Stitch Jersey Pants
    $198.00 AT KIMSHUI.NET

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

    Miaou Fargo Pants

    Miaou Fargo Pants
    $245.00 AT MIAOU.COM

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

    shopping patterned comic pants

    Comic High Rise Straight Long Jeans
    $188 AT REFORMATION

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

    shopping patterned pants

    UO Sierra Mesh Flare Pant
    $49 AT URBAN OUTFITTERS

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

    Black owned business African patterned pants

    Wild Card Wide-Leg Culottes
    $40 AT ASHANTI EMPRESS

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

    plus sized pants shopping

    Simply Be Wide Leg Pants in Black Ditsy Floral
    $36.30 AT ASOS

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

    shopping paisley patterned pants

    Women's Paisley Printed Palazzo Pants
    $38.99 AT TARGET

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

    shopping printed pants

    Alex+Olivia Eric Snakeskin-Print Flared Trousers
    $415 AT FARFETCH

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

    floral print pants shopping

    High Waisted Floral Wide Leg Pants
    $20.40

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

    shopping pants leggings patterned

    H&M Flared Leggings
    $17.99 AT H&M

    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.

    fair trade sustainable pants shopping

    Chester Pants
    $70 AT FAIR TRADE WINDS

    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.

    latinx owned fashion patterned pants

    Capricho Trousers
    $125 AT MARTÍN ACROSS

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

    fashion patterned pants latinx owned business

    Leo - Le Posh Pants - Orange
    $335 AT SIMONETT

    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.

    fashion patterned pants shopping

    The Ragged Priest Mom Jeans in Mixed Plaid
    $99 AT ASOS

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

    shopping patterned fashion pants

    Simone Paisley-Print Mulberry Silk Pant
    $1,390 AT RALPH LAUREN

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

    fashion black owned business fashion

    African Pattern Sweatpants
    $47.99 AT FRESH HOODS

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

    indigenous own fashion pants

    Limited Addition Agave Clouds Jogger (with pockets)
    $30 AT 4KINSHIP

    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!

    patterned pants shopping

    Mixed Emotions High Rise Straight Jeans
    $198 AT REFORMATION

    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.

    fashion shopping patterned pants

    Pastoral High Rise Straight Jeans
    $178 AT REFORMATION

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

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