Not Denim! These Elevated Barrel Pants Have the Trendy Silhouette Cool Girls Are Styling

Some trends stay in style much longer than we expect them to, and that’s certainly the case with barrel-leg pants. The roomy, wide-leg silhouette is the oddly flattering pants style everyone can find comfort in. And the best part? The loose shape spans beyond denim — just ask all the cool NYC girls who are wearing the style from summer to fall.

What started as a shape primarily for jeans has now expanded into barrel sweatpants, twill trousers, sophisticated bottoms and more. You’ll automatically feel cooler when you slip into any of the 17 barrel pants below. See our favorites fro Free People, Abercrombie & Fitch, Caslon, Quince and more, starting at only $26.

17 Elevated Barrel Pants for That Cool-Girl Look

1. Our Favorite: Wide-leg slacks had their moment. Now it’s time for these work-ready barrel-shaped pants to shine. In addition to its unique silhouette, the pants come in neutrals like khaki, and fun colors like dark green.

2. Travel in Style: Why wear sweats on your next flight when these super fashionable stretchy barrel pants exist. They’re just as comfy but ten times more stylish.

3. Street Style Star: Sweats can, in fact, be fashionable, and these sporty drawstring barrel sweatpants prove it.

4. Slip It On: Some days I can’t fathom wearing pants with buttons or zippers, and that’s where these elasticized barrel pants come in handy.

5. Boho Dreams: Barrel pants and the never-ending boho trend are a match made in heaven. Stay relaxed and chic in this Free People pair that merges the styles.

6. Your Everyday Staple: These low-rise cotton utility pants have completely replaced my leggings. They’re the only pants I wear when I’m at home now.

7. A Tad Short: Are most pants too long on you? We understand the short girl problem! These ankle barrel pants will hit just right on petite frames.

8. Stripes Forever: Keep the beachy vibes going all year round with these relaxed striped barrel pants that feel airy and comfy.

9. Cool Girl Vibes: These barrel-leg sweats are extra voluminous near the hem, giving them more dimension. The built-in rope belt adds a fashionable flair, too.

10. So Professional: We guarantee no one in your office has ever looked as fashionable as you do when you strut in wearing these cropped high-rise barrel slacks.

11. Hugs Your Body: The perfect pants don’t exist . . . oh wait, they actually do. With a touch of stretch, these cotton barrel pants conform to your body for the perfect fit.

12. Effortlessly Fabulous: Unsure of the barrel pants trend? This Abercrombie & Fitch design will convince you it’s the best (and most comfortable) silhouette ever.

13. Customizable Fit: Choose your perfect hem — either cropped or full-length — thanks to little snap buttons near the bottom of these barrel pants. Plus, they’re available in short, regular and long lengths.

14. The Best Chinos: Chinos can look a bit young, however, the barrel silhouette helps them become a sophisticated closet staple, as seen with these pants.

15. Even More Relaxed: If the above barrel chinos are a bit too structured, you’ll fall in love with this looser split-hemmed pair.

16. Prettiest PJs: Even though these barrel pants are technically pajama bottoms, we’ll shamelessly wear them out and about.

17. Go Big or Go Home: Lean into the exaggerated barrel silhouette with these extra wide-leg bottoms. Fun fact: They inadvertently slim your waist.

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