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.”
While we loved frolicking through the summer in dresses, we're very much into throw-on-and-go jumpsuits for fall. There's an effortlessness that comes with pulling on a onesie. It not only takes the guesswork out of pulling an outfit together, but the pants actually enable you to stride around without fear that you'll accidentally flash passersby. Bike rides, high kicks, dance moves — you can do it all with this singular garment. Ahead, we sourced 11 of the highest-rated styles according to customers who are down with a one-and-done day. While utilitarian coveralls continue to reign in the jumpsuit department, there are also athletic-inspired and strappier silhouettes to try on for fall, which we've also included in this Hype Machine guide. Let's jump into this ever-popular trend, shall we?
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Alex Mill Standard Jumpsuit
Best Overall Coverall
This celeb-favorite jumpsuit, available in seven covetable colors, has that perfectly boxy utilitarian look without any fabric roughness or bulk. Maybe it's that cropped leg that makes it so special (particularly if you're petite)? If you like the look but know it'll make you sweat, Alex Mill also offers a short-sleeved version.
The Hype: 4 out of 5 stars and 25 reviews on alexmill.com
What They’re Saying: "The pockets on this jumpsuit are AMAZING! They are so big! I am in love! I can fit my Nintendo Switch in the pocket. I can fit BOTH my Kindle Fire and my Paperwhite. These are the pockets women want and deserve and I highly recommend these purely for the pockets alone."
Alex Mill Standard Jumpsuit in Cotton Twill, $, available at Alex Mill
LUSH Perfect Night Champagne Satin Cowl Neck Culotte Jumpsuit
Best Going-Out Jumpsuit
Don’t be fooled by the affordable price point — reviewers rave non-stop about the quality of the satiny material and its chic fit, which offers a darted waist, wide leg, and cowl neck. Many have also worn this jumpsuit for their bridal shower or wedding.
The Hype: 4.75 out of 5 stars and 40 reviews on lulus.com
What They’re Saying: "The material is so soft and it fits perfectly! I always worry about buying things that are this material online because they can look cheap, but this is great quality."
Lush Perfect Night Champagne Satin Cowl Neck Culotte Jumpsuit, $, available at Lulus
Dickies Long Sleeve Cotton Twill Coverall
Best Affordable Jumpsuit
When it comes to durable workwear, Dickies is the legacy brand to trust. And at under $50 a pop, this style is well worth copping for fall.
The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 1,443 reviews on amazon.com
What They're Saying: "I am a doctor and I bought these coveralls for a Halloween costume (Rosie the Riveter). I liked them so much I found myself looking for excuses to wear them. Within a week I was driving a front loader, moving logs, and questioning all my life choices. I’m pretty sure a woman can do anything in these things. Am I crazy? You won’t know unless you try them. Magical!"
Dickies Dickies Long Sleeve Cotton Twill Coverall, $, available at Amazon
Universal Standard Kate Stretch Cotton Twill Jumpsuit
Best Coverall In Extended Sizes
Universal Standard knows how to make clothes for every type of body — and this jumpsuit epitomizes the brand's ethos.
The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 83 reviews on universalstandard.com
What They're Saying: "It takes so little to look good in this. I have spilled coffee down it and just wipes right off, so you can be a complete slob and still pull this off. Dresses up, dresses down, basically perfect all year round, room for layers, loose in the heat. Just buy it already."
Universal Standard Kate Stretch Cotton Twill Jumpsuit, $, available at Universal Standard
Pact Lightweight Hemp Utility Jumpsuit
Best Sustainably Made Coverall
If buying Fair Trade-certified clothes is a priority, this lightweight coverall made from organic cotton is the jumpsuit for you.
The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 4 reviews on wearpact.com
What They’re Saying: "This is the perfect jumpsuit. The fit is perfect and the fabric is lightweight but substantial. I got the black and just ordered grey and umber."
PACT lightweight hemp utility jumpsuit, $, available at PACT
Athleta Nighttime Bliss Sleep V Neck Romper
Best Loungewear Jumpsuit
This super soft and drapey jumpsuit is so comfy that it's literally meant to put you to sleep. Luckily, the silhouette is also passable for daytime hours, too.
The Hype: 4.75 out of 5 stars and 216 reviews on athleta.gap.com
What They're Saying: "I LOVE this piece. I know it's marketed as pajamas, but I absolutely wear this out. It's so soft, comfortable and flattering on. I throw a colorful sports bra on underneath and boom, it's adorable for day. Pair with a jean jacket or cardigan and it's super cute for cool nights. Will definitely be buying in other colors."
Athleta Nighttime Bliss Sleep V Neck Romper, $, available at Athleta
Everlane The Super-Soft Summer Jean Coverall
Best Denim Jumpsuit
Everlane has perfected the denim jumpsuit. While dark-wash jean styles tend to be too thick or stiff to wear all over like this, the style has a very wearable, lightweight feel.
The Hype: 4.35 out of 5 stars and 156 reviews on everlane.com
What They're Saying: "So in love with this jumpsuit! The material is super soft, but looks like premium denim. I am obsessed with the look and feel of it. It is light enough to wear on a cool summer day and I am super excited to wear it in the fall."
Everlane The Super-Soft Summer Jean Coverall, $, available at Everlane
Lululemon Ventlight™ Zippered Jumpsuit
Best Jumpsuit For Travel
It's breathable, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, sweat-wicking, stretchy, and it has a zippered front — phew! This jumpsuit is perfect for those on the go.
The Hype: 4.8 out of 5 stars and 24 reviews
What They're Saying: "Have worn this every day since I got it. It feels so great on. Lovely, airy fabric — no wrinkling — lots of pockets. Perfect for travel one day and for everyday wear."
Lululemon Ventlight™ Zippered Jumpsuit, $, available at Lululemon
Lacausa Prana Unitard
Best Low-Impact Workout Jumpsuit
Okay, we know, this one could be categorized under "bodysuit" — but what makes this athletic one-piece so versatile are the flared bottoms. A small detail that makes all the style difference.
The Hype: 5 out of 5 stars and 1 review on prismboutique.com
What They're Saying: "Love this comfy, cool unitard from LACAUSA. The fabric is thicker than I expected, but it provides a bit of compression (which is always good for a unitard) and I love the slightly flared crop leg on these. I wear it hanging around the house but I could run errands in this, too."
Lacausa Tar Prana Unitard, $, available at Prism Boutique
Vuori Lux Romper
Best Exercise Jumpsuit
The exercise dress has taken off — will the exercise jumpsuit be the next big activewear trend? If so, we're betting this style from Vuori will lead the way, with its racerback top and jogger bottom that has a slightly relaxed fit.
The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 356 reviews on vuoriclothing.com
What They're Saying: "This Lux Romper is cute, versatile and stylish. I wore it on a flight and it was so comfortable. It's super athletic-y and fashion-y."
It makes total sense why this jumpsuit is one of Amazon's highest-rated styles: It's got an easy-going silhouette that can be dressed up or down with just a shoe swap, and it comes in every single color you can imagine.
The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 6,072 reviews on amazon.com
What They're Saying: "I love this jumper. It is so comfortable. I love that you can wear it with a pair of flip flops or sandals or dress it up with heels. It is incredibly versatile. You could literally wear it to lounge in, to work, shopping or even to a wedding."
Prettygarden Casual V Neck Jumpsuit with Pockets, $, available at Amazon
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My parents never let me have Bratz when the pop culture-inspired dolls were all anyone under the age of 13 wanted in the early ’00s. (The name, a reference to “bratty teens,” didn’t sit well with them.) In banning the sought-after toy, though, they only drove me to want one more. As a clothing-obsessed tween, all I wanted was to dress like Cloe, Jade, Sasha, or Yasmin — it didn’t matter which one — in go-go boots and leopard print tube tops. Maybe it’s no wonder that now, roughly eight years later, I still think about them.
No, I’m no longer dying to get my hands on a faux-fur-clad figurine. However, I have recently found myself trying to dress like a Bratz Doll again, big-foot-inducing boots, micro-mini skirts, cropped cardigans, and all. And I’m not the only one.
Two years ago, Bratz, founded in 2001, experienced a second wave of popularity when makeup artists, beauty influencers, and more began recreating the dolls’ vibrant eyeshadow and glossy lips on Instagram. By 2020, #BratzChallenge had surpassed the beauty space and made its way to TikTok, where, today, it has more than 161 million views. Today, style-minded fans are fully on board with the trend, recreating outfits worn by their favorite doll to the soundtrack of the brand’s theme song. Just in time for the brand’s 20-year anniversary, Bratz dolls became 2021’s fashion muses.
TikTok user Syrena, or @fauxrich, 22, posts videos mimicking her number one Bratz doll’s looks. “Channeling Miss YasmÃn today,” she captioned one video featuring a fur-trimmed purple cardigan, feather-hemmed flare pants and a matching crop top, and a denim mini skirt paired with heeled boots and a newsboy cap. Isidora Fernandez, or @isiifernandeez, 17, also recreates the dolls’ looks for her TikTok, which has over 21,500 followers. Think: sheer socks paired with break-your-ankle platforms, tiny camisoles layered over cap-sleeved baby tees, and plenty of tiny plaid skirts.
According to Fernandez, the draw is in the fact that the dolls’ unique styles complement their personalities and encourage self-expression. “Every time I see myself in the mirror wearing some Bratz-inspired outfit, I feel I’m showing to the world who I am — how good I feel in my skin,” she tells Refinery29. “[It’s a way] to gain confidence and self-love.” Vanessa Campana, or @v_camps on Instagram, 23, dresses like a Bratz doll because, now that she’s in charge of her style, she can: “I love the Bratz [dolls’] clothing and always have, so now that I’m an adult and can wear mini skirts and giant boots, I will,” she says. “I love the look of … channeling my inner Bratz doll.”
Via fluffy fabrics, matching sets, platform boots, and asymmetrical silhouettes, Bratz dolls did more than inspire young fashion lovers the opportunity to experiment with clothes. Some even went on to design their own. Jasmin Larian, the founder of popular fashion label Cult Gaia — worn by Emily Ratajkowski, Ariana Grande, and Hailey Bieber — grew up with Bratz dolls just like many Gen Zers and millennials did. As the daughter of Bratz doll creator Carter Bryant though, her time with them gave rise to her career.
In a 2017 interview with L’Officiel, the designer said that the world of Cult Gaia was “inspired by the aesthetic of the Bratz dolls.” “I thought it was the coolest thing ever,” she told the publication. According to Larian, she spent a lot of her childhood with the fashion designers that created the dolls’ clothing; it was at MGM design studios, where Bratz dolls were created, that she said she first learned how to sketch clothing. Years later, and Cult Gaia is responsible for the most recent Bratz doll-like trend: the pin top.
Cult Gaia isn’t the only brand that draws inspiration from the dolls. On August 26, U.K.-based fashion label Daisy Street launched a collaboration with Bratz on ASOS, featuring butterfly halter tops, baggy cargo pants, and animal print sets.
While many are dressing specifically to fit the Bratz aesthetic, it should be noted that most of the trends worn by the dolls — tiny skirts, clashing prints, platform boots, mini bags, and fuzzy accessories — also align with the current return of Y2K fashion. This might explain why Olivia Rodrigo, Emma Chamberlain, Iris Apatow, and other Gen Z influencers appear to be dressing like Bratz dolls, too. In June, Rodrigo posted a slideshow of photos featuring herself wearing a corset-like plaid mini dress with knee-high patent leather platforms, her hair tied in two tiny pigtails. Below the photo, Instagram user Stephenie Smith commented what we were all thinking: “Jade Bratz doll IRL.” The “Deja Vu” singer continued the streak in the just-released music video for “Brutal,” which featured Demonia platform boots, a rhinestone tank top, butterfly clips, and multicolored hair extensions — a Bratz signature.
As someone who never got to experience the Bratz World up close, I’ve been patiently awaiting the return of Bratz doll fashion. Finally, not only can I own a Bratz doll — all four original dolls were re-released in June 2021 — I can dress like one, too.
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