5 pant trends that are in for 2025 and 4 that are out, according to stylists

Pleated trousers are here to stay.

Lindsey Bernay, a stylist and the author of “You Can’t Leave the House Naked,“ told BI that pleated trousers are still going to be big next year.

“Pleated trousers add volume and movement while accentuating the waist, making them a perfect choice for those looking to create a refined yet flattering silhouette,” she said. “They are perfect if you are going for the quiet-luxury look that is still trending this winter.”

Cuffed jeans will remain popular in the New Year.

Desiree Miranda, a personal stylist, said cuffed jeans are going to stay in style in 2025.

“Cuffed denim is trending right now thanks to its ability to show off footwear,” she told BI.

The stylist said cuffed jeans are great for in-between occasions where you want to look put together but still a tad casual.

High-waisted cargo pants are a fun, nostalgic trend.

Leena Alsulaiman, a San Francisco-based stylist and fashion coach, predicts that high-waisted cargo pants will dominate the fashion scene next year.

“Their rise in popularity is due to the perfect mix of nostalgia and functionality they offer, appealing to both millennials reliving their youth and Gen Z discovering the trend for the first time,” she told BI.

Plus, the pockets are practical and the waistline is flattering.

Pinstripe pants are back and better than ever.

There’s been a divide about “in” patterns for a while now, but Bernay said pinstripe pants will be trendy in the New Year.

“Pinstripes are back in a big way, offering a sleek, polished look that elongates the legs,” she told BI. “Perfect for both professional and casual settings, this classic pattern brings a sophisticated edge to any outfit.”

Wide-leg trousers will still be a wardrobe staple in 2025.

Alsulaiman said wide-leg trousers are here to stay.

“Offering a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication, wide-leg trousers are versatile enough for both office wear and casual outings,” she said. “Their popularity stems from the ongoing shift toward more comfortable, forgiving silhouettes.”

On the flip side, skinny jeans aren’t going to be back next year.

Alsulaiman told BI that skinny jeans haven’t clawed their way back quite yet — and it doesn’t look like they will next year, either.

People are still turning toward more comfortable pants and looser cuts of jeans.

“The decline of skinny jeans also signals a change in beauty standards, with fashion embracing a wider range of body types and shapes,” she said.

Corduroy is taking a backseat in 2025.

Although we saw a lot of corduroy fabric in the early 2020s, Miranda said its popularity is continuing to decline.

“Fashion right now is gearing more toward minimalism and simplicity while corduroy has a distinct texture and bulkiness to it that conflicts with the sleek lines we are seeing more of,” she told BI.

Jeggings had their moment.

Alsulaiman told BI that the famous, stretchy jean-legging hybrid doesn’t fit in with the 2025 trends.

Although they may be a comfort item, there are more structured, quality fabrics that are still easy to move around in.

The stylist also said this follows a broader trend away from overly clingy silhouettes.

Distressed denim won’t be seen much, either.

If you can help it, Miranda said, steer clear of distressed denim in 2025.

“As trends come and go, this is a style you will not see around in the New Year,” she said. “You will see a much stronger push toward classic cuts and styles and nostalgia for clean lines and sleek silhouettes.”