Fed up with jeans? So are we—check out what we're opting for this spring instead.

      While jeans are undeniably a wardrobe essential, balancing casual comfort with polished sophistication, there comes a time—often just before spring—when the idea of putting them on seems unappealing. After months of usage in winter, there’s a desire to move away from them. Thankfully, there’s a range of equally versatile and timelessly elegant alternatives available. This spring, we’re giving our cherished jeans a deserved break and opting for sophisticated choices like silk and satin trousers, which radiate understated luxury with their smooth surfaces. Moreover, we’re embracing the light, breezy charm of linen pants—classic, airy, and perfect for warmer days. But the alternatives to jeans don’t end here. Continue reading to explore six of the most stylish pant choices to sport this season—and beyond—along with fresh styling ideas from the fashion-forward on how to wear them with flair.

      1. Linen Pants

      Style Notes: As warm weather approaches, linen trousers become an indispensable wardrobe item. For those who aren’t inclined towards dresses, nothing matches their light, effortless, and polished look. Whether teamed with a matching linen top, a bathing suit, or a lightweight sweater, linen pants are your ideal go-to for a cool and chic appearance.

      Shop linen pants:

      ZARA

      100% Linen Palazzo Pants Zw Collection

      Reformation

      Vida Linen Low Rise Pants

      ANDRES OTALORA

      Encontrarte Linen Wide-Leg Pants

      MANGO

      Linen Crossover Trousers

      2. Silk or Satin Pants

      Style Notes: Last spring, silk pants were ubiquitous on my social media, and I anticipate the same this year. With their flowing, elegantly draped design, they are among the easiest items to create a sophisticated yet contemporary outfit. While silk is often associated with high costs, satin alternatives provide a luxurious look and texture at a fraction of the price. There’s plenty of styling inspiration available for these pants, but our favorite is how French women style them—paired with closed-toe kitten heels or ballet flats and a simple V-neck sweater.

      Shop silk and satin pants:

      MANGO

      Satin Straight-Fit Trousers

      TOTEME

      Embroidered Silk-Twill Wide-Leg Pants

      3. Wide-Leg Trousers

      Style Notes: As we move into April, we’re saying farewell to our wool wide-leg trousers and embracing comfortable elastane and cotton styles. In terms of color, we’re all about diversity—navy, beige, khaki, black, white—you name it, we’re into it. Wondering how to style them? They’re incredibly adaptable. You can keep it simple with a cute tee, a chic trench coat, and strappy sandals, or dress them up with a sophisticated tank and kitten heels.

      Shop wide-leg trousers:

      Open Edit

      The Icon Trousers

      Varley

      Kayson Wide Leg 32"

      Another Tomorrow

      Relaxed Wide Leg Pants

      4. Cropped Pants

      Style Notes: Leave your controversial capris at home because a more wearable version is making a comeback: cropped pants. Whether form-fitting, like High Sport's iconic kick-flare silhouette, or more relaxed, these bottoms always present a mature and polished look. However, styling them like a fashion insider can be challenging. We're saving Sylvie’s stylish combination (shown above) of cropped pants, kitten heels, and a smocked peplum blouse for later. It’s effortlessly chic yet elegant—an ideal look that we aim to perfect.

      Shop cropped pants:

      Reformation

      Palmer Cropped Knit Pants

      HIGH SPORT

      Kick It Cropped Cotton-Blend Jacquard Flared Pants

      DESTREE

      Yoshitomo Pleated Faille Wide-Leg Pants

      5. Textured Pants

      Style Notes: Textured pants are ideal for minimalists who wish to add personality and depth to their wardrobe without turning to striking colors or prints. These pants make a subtle statement on their own, but require thoughtful styling to achieve a chic look. The key is to keep the rest of your outfit simple (as shown by Abi's impeccable use of neutral tones in the above photo) and allow the statement trousers to shine. Whether you choose navy, ivory, or black, opt for a color palette that complements the pants. Combine them with a matching top, a plain tee, or a relaxed button-down shirt. This uncomplicated formula is sure to attract compliments.

      Shop textured pants:

      Le Bop

      Ribbed Flare Pants

      MANGO

      Straight-Fit Openwork Knitted Trousers

      COS

      Plissé Wide-Leg Pants

      6. Stirrup Leggings

      Style Notes: If you’re a fashion enthusiast living in cities like L.A., NYC, or Paris, you’ve likely seen women trading in their classic leggings for stirrup alternatives—and for good reason. The strap that loops under the foot adds a structured, fashion-forward element that elevates leggings.