Skinny Jeans Are Out, Trash-Bag Pants Are In—28 Pairs That Will Convince You

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(Image credit: @laurenwolfe; PICTURED: Passec Baggy Cargo Pants ($19))

We're back again to report on yet another pant trend we're recommending in place of skinny jeans. From puddle pants to relaxed denim, the current trend cycle has proven that when it comes to your pants, the baggier the better. Up next on the chopping block is a trend we spotted just a few months ago: trash bag pants (or parachute pants, whatever you want to call them).

Celebs and influencers have recently stepped out in loose, often drawstring pants that are primarily lightweight and nylon or cotton in material. Due to the swishy (sometimes loud) noise and cinched waistbands, the style is so clearly giving "trash bag," and that's a fact. Usually worn super low-slung as pictured above, these comfortable pants have already been spotted as the summer pant choice whether you're heading to the beach or for a casual lunch with friends. 

While I certainly don't think skinny jeans are going to be on the decline forever, for now, I am happy to report that I am embracing pants even as gutsy as trash bag pants for the time being. As someone who loves roomy trousers, the reintroduction of this trend has my heart, and I plan on dipping my toe into it… while it lasts. Ahead, shop 28 pairs of the best trash bag pants on the market. From designer finds to affordable must-haves, this selection of pants is definitely worth scrolling through in case you aren't fully convinced of the style.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.