Stirrup Pants Are Back—Here’s How Fashion Girls Are Styling Them
2 min readI’ll be honest to admit I had not owned a pair of stirrup pants since third grade—until now. Lately, I’ve discovered there’s no more underrated way to look put together than the stirrup pant. A hybrid between a legging and a pant, stirrups are far more style-worthy now than they were in the late ’80s, yet they remain undeniably comfortable.
Whether you’re pairing them with an oversize knit, a cropped leather jacket, a longline coat, or anything in between, the sleek, strap-under-the-foot silhouette means you don’t have to overthink it, which is already a winning situation.
Stirrup pants instantly make a casual outfit look like you put in far more effort than you actually did. Slip into a pair of ballet flats or a polished loafer, and suddenly even your most basic sweater or T-shirt feels intentional.
Ahead, see how the fashion crowd is wearing the comeback pant this fall and winter, from errands to evenings out.
Cozy chic
Paired with a cozy fleece zip sweater, pointed mule heels, a quilted leather clutch, and Chanel sunglasses, the look strikes a perfect balance between chic and relaxed.
Dressed to impress
When teamed with a satin blazer, a long trench, and sophisticated pumps, stirrups instantly feel polished and put-together.
Brunch date
It’s safe to say Miranda Priestly would approve of the stirrup pant when it’s styled with a Loewe Puzzle bag, an asymmetrical wool blazer, cream heels, and dangling statement earrings.
Cool confidence
Lace stirrup leggings are a fun alternative to classic black, adding an edge of attitude with undeniable style and cool confidence.
Classic black
When in doubt, wear all black, they say. This look proves that going monochrome in the spectrum’s darkest shade feels anything but boring when you mix different textures.
Skirt over stirrups
Much like the skirt-over-pants trend, layering a skirt over stirrups is just as captivating, if not more so. More is more when you mix bold pieces.
Office vibes
A pair of gray plaid stirrups moves seamlessly from the office to evening cocktails. Adding an elegant wrap top and luxe accessories further livens the look.
Errands run
In stirrup pants, chic kitten heels, and an oversized raincoat, even a weekday errand run feels like a walk down the runway.
Daytime fit
Just when you think there are no more ways to style a black stirrup, along comes this look, elevated by a burgundy belted jacket and matching sunglasses.
Denim & chocolate tones
A denim version may feel close to skinny jeans, but before you discard the idea, consider finishing the look with fall favorites like a chocolate suede blazer and a matching mock-neck top. The ’fit becomes very sharp, very now.
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