Gen Z is Declaring the End of Leggings Thanks to This Celeb-Approved Trend
If it sounds like we're always ringing the alarm with the latest trend to replace classic leggings, I swear we're not making it up. It's because the athleisure trends that have been bubbling up lately stand to seriously kick skinny-fit leggings to the curb—namely one-piece activewear unitards—and now a new trend that we have Gen Z to thank for: yoga pants.
Yoga pants, or flared leggings, popped up on our radar when Emma Chamberlain posted an outfit in the style. Then suddenly they were all over fashion TikTok with pairs from Aerie and Alo going viral. Now, we have another celeb backing the look, Bella Hadid, which only cements them in our minds as a staple to know. Of course, whether or not classic leggings are fully "out" is up to debate, but according to Gen-Z celebs and fashion girls, it's all about yoga pants.
Continue on to see how to style them and shop the best yoga pants on the market.
Bella Hadid is always several steps ahead of the trend curve, and we've spotted her wearing yoga pants quite a few times.
From yoga class to movie night and everything in between.
When the Gen-Z icon herself posted this image to her Instagram stories, fashion girls everywhere immediately took to recreating the casual-cool ensemble.
To re-create the above Emma Chamberlain outfit with, of course.
While yoga pants are typically for lounging or working out, the trendy versions from brands like Alo are anything but basic.
Running errands? Just add an oversize poplin shirt and comfy sandals.
Only Zara's styling could convince me that yoga pants can double as fancy trousers.
The bootcut silhouette lends an elevated feel to black yoga pants. They could honestly double as trousers.
A flared pair instantly updates all your typical legging outfits.
H&M is making a strong case for including flared leggings in your office wardrobe.
Up next, the workout clothes everyone's talking about from Amazon.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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