Petticoat pants are the latest summer trend poised to go viral any moment now.
With balloon pants now in the spotlight, those of us curious about upcoming trends can find satisfaction in knowing what's next. As she often does with the latest fashions, Elsa Hosk has played a role in popularizing this trend. The voluminous and lightweight pants, sometimes called genie pants, have been embraced by early adopters for over a year. To keep the trend exciting, brands are introducing new variations to engage fashion-forward shoppers. The next style poised for widespread popularity is petticoat pants.
For some background, petticoats were undergarments typically worn by women, particularly in the 18th century, to enhance the shape of skirts and gowns. A more comfortable and lightweight version, commonly known as pettipants or lace bloomers, gained popularity during the Victorian era. These roomy pants gather at the hem to create a kind of peplum and are often embellished with lace or eyelet trim. Today’s styles are available in both cropped and full-length options, with some being sheer or patterned. The quintessential version of this trend is a cropped white pair, which Hosk showcased in recent Instagram photos taken while in Tokyo.
Hosk styled her petticoat pants with an oversized pale-blue trench coat and white flat shoes. Her look exemplifies one of the best ways to wear this summer's latest pant trend, leaving plenty of room for a variety of outfit combinations. Keep an eye out for these styles as we approach summer. Scroll down to view Hosk’s petticoat-pant ensemble along with other examples of the trend from influencers, and find the most beautiful pairs to enhance your summer wardrobe.
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