Fun Pants: the new going-out uniform

How many times before an outing have you been asked “What are you wearing tonight?”, and how many times have you replied “Jeans and a nice top”?

For years, the Jeans and a Nice Top Combo has been such a prevalent phenomenon that online clothing stores used to reserve dedicated sections for it.

But now, things might be changing. A new going out uniform is emerging from—you guessed—TikTok. Welcome to the era of the Fun Pants.

The premise of the Fun Pants Phenomenon is just as simple as the Jeans and a Nice Top, but the trousers of choice become the focal point, rather than the top.

This shift in perspective might be due to the sheer variety of trending silhouettes popular today, compared to just a few years ago. Back when skinny and straight-leg trousers used to be the only “acceptable” choice of bottoms, the focus naturally shifted to the top part of the outfit, where more variety could be achieved.

Nowadays, the options for Fun Pants are almost endless: from cargos to tailored, Fun Pants don’t discriminate.

Need help picking your next going-out uniform? Read on to discover the five coolest Fun Pants outfits according to us.

Tailored pants have become increasingly popular in the last few years—does the term “Dark Academia” ring any bells?—and they’ve got a contemporary makeover. Wide leg, almost oversized silhouettes are favoured over fitted ones, and they look good on anyone regardless of gender.

For the perfect preppy-ish look, style your tailored wide leg trousers with a sweater vest and a baseball cap.

“Little shirt/big pants” is another outfit combo that has been gaining massive traction on social media, with over 12 million views on TikTok. This summer oversized denim shorts—the so-called jorts—have been all the rage both online and in the the most recent fashion collections. They look so cute with a thin-strapped cami and Mary Janes!

Cargo pants have quickly become a staple thanks to the Y2K resurgence we’re experiencing. Cool, practical, and effortless, they’re an underrated wardrobe staple. Style them with a bra top and chunky boots to create the perfect tension between masculine and feminine elements.

2020 is—thankfully—long gone, but it seems like the funky prints mania of the time is here to stay. Squiggles reminiscent of the 70s, 90s-inspired checks, and even Galliano-at-Dior-esque newspaper prints are all fun pants staples.

Style your funky pants with sneakers and a white tank top and let the print do all the talking!

Metallic—especially silver—trousers are shaping up to be one of the big fall 2023 trends, so why not jump on it immediately?

Just like with printed trousers, keep it simple when styling your metallic pants: a white t-shirt and a matching handbag will do.