The Decision Is Made: This Pant Style Surpasses Linen in Popularity in 2026.
Linen pants will always play a crucial role in our warm-weather closets, but it's natural to desire something fresh and exciting to wear. And "fresh" is a fitting term for the pant trend that is overshadowing linen this season. About a month ago, we labeled taffeta pants as the must-have pant style for spring and summer 2026, and this claim has been validated repeatedly in recent weeks. A recent example comes from rising star Ella Hunt, who wore a pair of black taffeta pants while promoting her role in Mindy Kaling's new Hulu series, Not Suitable For Work. Hunt paired her taffeta trousers with equally stylish pieces, including pumps and a crinkled satin tank in espresso. However, I’ve observed that fashion enthusiasts are also choosing to style this elegant pant trend more casually, opting for tees and flip-flops. No matter which style you choose, you can be sure to look trendy and stylish this summer, just like Hunt and the taffeta pant-loving women featured below. Scroll down for outfit inspiration and to shop the most stylish versions of this trend available online.
Taffeta Pants on Ella Hunt
(Image credit: TheStewartofNY/GC Images/Getty Images) On Ella Hunt: Carven top and pants; Oliver Peoples x Khaite 1983C Sunglasses ($368)
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The Decision Is Made: This Pant Style Surpasses Linen in Popularity in 2026.
The fashion girls concur.
