Trousers are out! The 'no pants' trend is dominating the runway and red carpet—but can this look work IRL?
Pants? No thanks.

So far, 2023 has offered up a number of statement style moments, from the return of silver fashion to TikTok's 'salted granola' aesthetic, but this 'no pants' trend really takes the cake...
Yes, it seems celebs from Florence Pugh to Kendall Jenner, are ditching their trousers and skirts and rocking what's now been dubbed the 'no pants' look, on and off the red carpet. And while we know this trending term perhaps sounds a little risque, it's actually way more wearable—and dare we say, chic—than you might think.
So, for anyone wanting to try out a barely-there fit, here's everything you need to know about the trend—plus some celeb style inspo, so you can rock it with confidence!
What is the 'no pants' trend, exactly?
Now before we dive into this, for our non-US readers, no this trend does not mean going commando.
Underwear is definitely required for this look, in fact, it's pretty key to the ensemble! The 'no pants' trend refers to ditching trousers, skirts and whatever else you might wear below the waist and instead stepping out in oversized tops or jackets that give the impression you're not wearing pants underneath. Take this look from Emily Ratajkowski for instance...
OR, actually having your underwear visible, for example through a sheer dress or skirt—like Florence Pugh's recent sheer skirt moment, which is by far one of our favorite Florence fashion moments, or Kendall's Met Gala after-party fit.
Celebs like Kylie Kenner have even taken the trend to the next level by wearing their undies over tights, but we understand if this might be a step too far!
The look is sexy, cool and totally empowering but while it looks great on the red carpet and such, is it really a practical style to incorporate into our capsule wardrobes?
How to rock the 'no pants' look IRL
This trend is perfect for a bold and edgy party look, or a festival fit for that matter, and there are a few ways you can go about pulling it off.
The first is with a sheer dress, skirt, or even trousers—over a bodysuit or matching bra and thong. Alternatively, you can wear an oversized blazer or shirt as a makeshift dress, with heels or loafers and a cute pair of silver huggie hoops...
1. Sheer staples
Sheer pieces are a must for pulling off this look, plus they're so on trend right now!
ZARA Rhinestone Mesh Mini Skirt
RRP: $45.90
This rhinestone skirt is perfect for jumping on the 'no pants' bandwagon!
Pair with a black thong or some high-waisted underwear. The coordinating top is also available here at Zara.
2. Bodysuits
Bodysuits are great for styling under your sheer dress or skirts, of ever under a oversized top or jackets, for some extra layering!
3. Oversized blazers
Taking inspo from Emily Ratajkowski, a blazer is also another route to pulling of this statement trend...
Naomi is a Lifestyle News Writer with the Women's Lifestyle team and has recently earned her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ. She has a background in design, having studied Illustration at Plymouth University but has taken a leap into the world of journalism after always having a passion for writing. She currently writes pieces on beauty, trends, fashion, and entertainment for GoodTo and My Imperfect Life. She also tests and reviews beauty and skincare products and tries out the latest TikTok hacks for My Imperfect Life.
Before working for Future Publishing’s Lifestyle News team, she worked in the Ad production team. Here she wrote and designed adverts on all sorts of things, which then went into print magazines across all genres. Now, when she isn’t writing articles on celebs, fashion trends, or the newest shows on Netflix, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping.
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