Ten years ago, if you had asked us to put on a pair of pants that weren't skin-tight, we'd have rolled our eyes in disgust. For what seemed like forever, we gave skinny jeans and leggings our undivided attention. That is, until one day when a light appeared at the end of the tunnel and saved us from another year of wearing pants that were uncomfortably tight.
A decade and a handful of half-hearted pant trends later, we've finally found a silhouette with the potential to rival the skinny jean era in a real way. Baggy pants, or as some people like to call them, puddle pants, have been on the rise for quite some time now, but it wasn't until they started popping up on every street style photographer-covered corner in New York, London, Milan, and Paris last fall that the trend became crystal clear. A year later, they're back — and the options are better than ever.
From slouchy, distressed denim to loose, extra-long trousers — check out all of this fall's baggiest pant styles by clicking through the slideshow ahead.
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Topshop Dani Straight Leg Trousers, $, available at Nordstrom
Everlane The Paperbag Pant, $, available at Everlane
Pilcro The Annie Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at Anthropologie
Lululemon Cotton-Blend Twill Trouser 7/8 Length, $, available at Lululemon
In The Style Plus x Syd & Ell Wide Leg Pants, $, available at ASOS
& Other Stories Relaxed Wide Trousers, $, available at & Other Stories
We The Free Pull On Corduroy Flare, $, available at Free People
According to The RealReal’s 2021 Resale report, Gen Z is leading the trends, as well as consigning on the site more than any other generation, with a growth of 33% year-over-year in purchases and 86% in consignment.
“We’ve seen more growth among Gen Z buyers and consignors of luxury resale than ever before, particularly as these shoppers hunt for more unique pieces that reflect their personal style,” says Sasha Skoda, head of women’s at The RealReal. “Rising demand for vintage among Gen Z and millennial shoppers is driving up prices for coveted vintage handbag styles at a rate well above their modern counterparts.”
According to the site’s report, the best-selling luxury brands of the past two years are Gucci and Louis Vuitton, followed by Chanel, Prada, and Dior. It should be noted that Gucci and Louis Vuitton have both become the reigning luxury brands of TikTok, with multiple of their products going viral.
One example is Gucci’s iconic Jackie bag, which was released in 1961 and named after former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. On the app, #gucci has generated over 3.1 billion views, while the #guccijackie1961 has grown over 21 million views, thanks to creators’ videos sharing their hauls and styling tips, as well as news and historical facts about the brand. According to The RealReal, the demand for the Gucci Jackie bag has grown 50% year-over-year, driving up the average sales price by 65%.
A similar case is exhibited with Louis Vuitton, which currently has over 3.6 billion views on the app, while its monogram Pochette bag (#lvpochette) has generated over 1 million views on TikTok. On The RealReal, the bag’s popularity has translated to an increased demand of 47% year-over-year, while demand for the brand’s Multi Pochette bags, which feature a small pouch on the strap, has increased their average price by 137%.
“Luxury investments are trending in a big way among Gen Z and millennial shoppers,” says Skoda. “Now we’re seeing them turn to luxury goods, where they can see significant returns even on pieces that have been worn.”
