Cancel culture is coming for millennials and you will want to get to know this new fashion trend.
According to Gen Z, skinny jeans are now officially over. The trend was brought to the fore on TikTok, with videos condemning the skintight pants and calling for immediate removal from all closets in some very dramatic ways.
In this melodramatic and hopefully sarcastic video from user @momohkd, she instructs her 410,000 viewers to throw the pants away, set fire to or cut something new. At least the last option was thrifty, right?
Millennials and up are understandably upset by this sudden switch to baggy pants, as skinny jeans are a staple for most and thought to be the next step after the baggy mom jeans and super low-rise denim of the ’90s.
User @ Takingmylifebackat42 used the platform to not only hit back on this drastic jeans cancellation, but also invoked more trends that the younger generation either canceled prematurely or claimed to have created, including the middle hair part, scrunchies and ‘flared leggings’ . which are clearly just yoga pants.
With that being said, maybe Gen Z has a point, and it doesn’t hurt to expand our pants wardrobe a bit to keep up with the times.
Since skinny jeans are tight and we spend more time working from home anyway, here are some looser and cooler options to try, from wide leg denim to mom and dad jeans and everything in between.
If you’re having a hard time getting rid of the habit of skinny jeans, try these cigarette-style pants for a slim fit without being made fun of for wearing their skinny cousin.
From Anthropologie, these jeans come in a lighter blue wash and hit right above the ankle, perfect for pairing with low boots or sandals in the summer. They vary in size from women’s size 25 to 32 and have both a normal and long inseam.
If you already love their leggings, try their super slim but certainly not skinny jeans for size.
Yummie’s bootcut style comes in a range of colors, from black, dark blue, and an even darker navy on sale for just $ 39, to a white or classic denim blue for $ 88. No matter the color, find a flattering mid-rise fit with a flared bootcut leg that is the perfect combination to keep up with this new trend.
Take this trend to the limit with these super wide jeans from Free People.
The distressed style has a high waist to keep them on your body, but from there it’s all baggy, with extra wide legs and a slouchy silhouette – and pre-cut at the knees for that retro grunge look.
Be on the cutting edge of fashion while being environmentally conscious with these Liverpool Los Angeles jeans.
The denim itself is recycled and the buttons and hardware are chemical free, with the entire pair using recycled water and renewable energy to produce. In terms of fit, they rock for a no-skinny style, but still hug your curves with some room to move from the mid-thigh down.
Fashion? You have this in the bag.
These paperbag waist jeans are the perfect way to stay trendy and comfortable this year, with a flattering and forgiving waistband and a super wide leg to match. The medium-wash jeans come in small, medium and large, made from 100% cotton denim that falls to just below the ankle.
For a real throwback, ditch the skinny jeans and trade them in for ’90s dads.
Sold at ASOS, the Stradivarius jeans come in a washed black hue for an even grimmer look. They are a short length, perfect for a shorter style and range in size from 4 to 12 in US sizes (32 to 44 in the UK).
Who made the rule that white jeans were just for summer?
Rock these wide leg jeans all year round as they go perfectly with any color sweater and boots or a crop top and sandals – take your pick. The jeans are from Nicole Miller’s Spring 2021 Collection, but grab them while you still can. They are available in sizes 25 to 32 and are also available in an olive green color.
Swap jeans all the way up and go for straight-leg chino pants to avoid confusion if you’re on style or stuck in a skinny jeans past.
These straight-leg chinos come in a variety of colors, from fresh cream to navy or classic beige, to match any top of your choice. They have pleated accents for some extra style and two sets of pockets that fit a lot more than those of skinny jeans for women.
If jeans aren’t for you, try pants that fit his name perfectly and also follow the no-skinny leg rule.
The Perfect Pant is a high-waisted option that uses Spanx’s magical control top to keep your tummy in check, while highlighting your backside and elongated legs with the flared ankle. They’re also super-inclusive, sold in sizes ranging from an XS to a 3X and in a short, regular, and tall length.
Wide leg? To check.
These fashionable checkered pants from Madewell are flattering and fashionable, with a plush plaid corduroy fabric and an ankle length to pair with flats for fun or heels to make them pretty. They currently come in sizes XXS to XL and are final sale due to the significant discount; make sure to use code WOWIE at checkout for an additional 40% discount.