Parachute pants. Ballon pants. Barrel-leg trousers. They’re all variations on the same theme with a similar mantra: Bigger is better. And they all have numerous celebrity fans right now, including Bella Hadid, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Jennifer Lopez. But don’t fret if you’re not exactly a bold dresser because there are also plenty of easier-to-wear and affordable versions inspired by the trend.
Hadid, for instance, recently wore drop-crotch, ultra-wide-leg, low-slung parachute pants. Naturally, she pulled them with aplomb. Ellis-Ross, ever the risk-taker, wore perhaps the boldest version of the trend: Loewe pants that look like they could take flight at any moment. On the other hand, Danish influencer Pernille Teisbaek wore padded cargos akin to exaggerated ski pants. Scroll down to see how celebrities are wearing parachute pants and shop wearable versions of the trend.
On Bella Hadid: Saloman sneakers; vintage pants; Versace sunglasses
On Olivia Dean: Hermès scarf
These $30 pants are a supremely wearable version of Bella Hadid’s and Olivia Dean’s bold nylon pants.
These slouchy pants are another great alternative to Bella’s.
On Tracee Ellis Ross: Loewe jacket and pants
This $35 price tag is seriously tempting me right now.
On Jennifer Lopez: Hèrmes bag
Birkin bag not required.
On Pernille Teisbaek: Prada vest and bag; Rains pants
I’m obsessed with this fun pink color inspired by Pernille.
These have excellent reviews on Free People’s site.
On Olivia Dean: Nike sneakers
An excellent option to test-drive the look.
Zara always comes through with wearable versions of the most current looks.
The most practical, restrained version of the trend that’s still undeniably cool.
These are bound to sell out at Nordstrom.
Meet your new favorite WFH staple.
How comfortable do these look?
If only I looked this cool while hiking.
Ballon pants for the win.
A chic designer option if you’re ready to treat yourself.
So many cargo pants, so little time.
These cute pants simply scream summer.
I love this hybrid of cargos and sweatpants.
Zara has never let me down.
These statement pants are definitely worth the risk.
These gray trousers are the definiton of versatile.
