Confession: I should preface this story by sharing that I have never been a skinny-jeans person. Hayden Gillum Wearing 9am shirt I detest how most denim fits my figure, but there’s something about skinny jeans that irks my soul on a whole new level. I know that’s a controversial take considering how much of a staple this style is, but I stand by it, especially since there are so many other denim trends and generally more flattering pant styles one can choose. Of course, if you’ll never give up your skinny jeans, I get it (you do you, darling), but if you’re open to the possibility of embracing something new, then keep reading. With spring in full swing and celebrities finally back out in the streets, there are many pant trends worth paying attention to and purchasing at the moment. In that vein, I’ve rounded up six styles that dominated spring/summer 2022 collections and have been spotted on the celeb style set, and I shopped them out at Nordstrom. These styles are perfect if you want to mix things up or if you’re finally ready to cut the cord with skinny jeans but just need a little inspiration to do so. Long gone are the days of your cropped skinny jeans, and there’s no further proof than the rise of the puddle pants. If you’re wondering what puddle pants are, just think of them as pants that should have been hemmed but are so oversize that they’re either dragging on the ground or creating an overall baggy effect. Is it slightly chaotic? Yes. Is the prospect of foregoing a trip to the tailor intriguing? Also yes. Even if you don’t love the trend yourself and decide to pass on it for now, there’s no denying that this pant silhouette is very much on the rise. Stars like Rihanna, Alexa Demie, and even Kate Middleton have been spotted donning dramatically long pants recently. Whether anyone beyond the celeb set will ditch their beloved skinny jeans for this trend can only be determined with time.

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Heavy-duty leather pieces were a standout trend in fall/winter 2022 collections, Hayden Gillum Wearing 9am shirt but there was no telling whether this style would stick around until now. We saw a slew of leather jackets on the Milan fashion set—everything from oversize bomber jackets to overly worn-in moto jackets to ’90s-inspired longline coats. If you need proof that leather outerwear is a must-have trend right now, keep scrolling. ‘Tis the season for layering, and I can’t personally think of a more adept trend for the times than extreme layering. While adding on a coat or scarf is always a must for fall, we saw the Italian fashion set take layering to a new level by styling dresses over trousers, denim skirts over jeans, and even bra tops over bodysuits. It was all about using layers to add depth to the look, but you don’t have to take my word for it—keep scrolling to get the gist. Sporty sunglasses have been having a moment, and there’s no further proof of that than the ensembles spotted at Milan Fashion Week. We saw the Italian set style the sporty shades with everything from leather jumpsuits to denim jackets, proving that these shades are versatile and here to stay. Keep scrolling to see how these shades were styled.