The Polarizing Pants Trend Celebrities Are Making Chic This Fall

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October 29, 2026 View Online  E! may get a commission on purchases. Learn more. Earlier this year, we predicted that balloon pants would begin replacing wide-leg styles. Now both designers and celebs are proving us right.   Characterized by a voluminous leg and tapered, cuffed ankles, balloon pants offer drapey movement and visual interest. While polarizing, balloon pants have been spotted on the runways and street style, showcasing the style's versatility.   During Paris Fashion Week, Tracee Ellis Ross styled balloon pants with a cozy chic sweater and booties for a casual cool ensemble while Claire Danes wore hers with a structured blazer and elegant lace cami. In New York, Florence Pugh channeled gothic romanticism by pairing hers with a jacquard top featuring lace accents and puff sleeves.   Ultimately, celebrities have proven that balloon pants are more versatile than one might think. They can feel edgy when paired with a windbreaker and oversized sunnies or more sophisticated when styled with structured and heels. Earlier this year, we predicted that balloon pants would begin replacing wide-leg styles. Now both designers and celebs are proving us right.   Characterized by a voluminous leg and tapered, cuffed ankles, balloon pants offer drapey movement and visual interest. While polarizing, balloon pants have been spotted on the runways and street style, showcasing the style's versatility. During Paris Fashion Week, Tracee Ellis Ross styled balloon pants with a cozy chic sweater and booties for a casual cool ensemble while Claire Danes wore hers with a structured blazer and elegant lace cami. In New York, Florence Pugh channeled gothic romanticism by pairing hers with a jacquard top featuring lace accents and puff sleeves.   Ultimately, celebrities have proven that balloon pants are more versatile than one might think. They can feel edgy when paired with a windbreaker and oversized sunnies or more sophisticated when styled with structured and heels. READ MORE   After a fashion hiatus, designers and celebrities are embracing balloon pants once again. This time, styling feels more intentional, with a focus on exaggerated proportions and elevated pairings. SHOP NOW Easiest way to style this trend? Start with classic textures and colors. Denim and cotton balloon pants are easy swaps for your favorite daily pants.  Easiest way to style this trend? Start with classic textures and colors. Denim and cotton balloon pants are easy swaps for your favorite daily pants.  Cotton Balloon Pants Add a fashion girl feel to your outfit by styling your favorite tee and heels with these cotton pants, which will instantly make your outfit more chic. They feature a modern bubble hem and comfy stretchy waistband. Add a fashion girl feel to your outfit by styling your favorite tee and heels with these cotton pants, which will instantly make your outfit more chic. They feature a modern bubble hem and comfy stretchy waistband. SHOP NOW Balloon Jeans Denim lovers can opt for this Free People pair, which features flap pockets and adjustable drawstring hems you can customize. Denim lovers can opt for this Free People pair, which features flap pockets and adjustable drawstring hems you can customize. SHOP NOW We know how hard it can be to incorporate trends into your work wardrobe. Tailored balloon trousers offer both chic professionalism and fashion-forwardness. We know how hard it can be to incorporate trends into your work wardrobe. Tailored balloon trousers offer both chic professionalism and fashion-forwardness. Extra High-Waisted Balloon Trousers With their extra high-waisted design and pleated details, these trousers from Old Navy's Altuzarra collab are giving major '80s vibes. Pair it with a belt and pumps to complete the look. With their extra high-waisted design and pleated details, these trousers from Old Navy's Altuzarra collab are giving major '80s vibes. Pair it with a belt and pumps to complete the look. SHOP NOW Tailored Balloon Pants with Frill Hem With their trouser-inspired tailoring, these balloon pants make styling simple and easy. A frill drawstring hem adds a fun flair. Choose from three colors. With their trouser-inspired tailoring, these balloon pants make styling simple and easy. A frill drawstring hem adds a fun flair. Choose from three colors. SHOP NOW  Sweater weather is here, and we're stocking up on cozy pieces to fit every occasion. Soft balloon pants are perfect for errands, movie nights, airport trips, and a casual weekend lunch. Sweater weather is here, and we're stocking up on cozy pieces to fit every occasion. Soft balloon pants are perfect for errands, movie nights, airport trips, and a casual weekend lunch. Soft Balloon Pants A cozy pick, these soft pants with a gathered hem feel more put together than a pair of sweatpants. Pair them with an off-the-shoulder top and ballet flats for the ultimate airport look. A cozy pick, these soft pants with a gathered hem feel more put together than a pair of sweatpants. Pair them with an off-the-shoulder top and ballet flats for the ultimate airport look. SHOP NOW  Elastic Waist Harem Pants 25% OFF Designed from a soft modal fabric, these baggy balloon paints with self-tie tapered hems, you can easily dress up or down this pair. Designed from a soft modal fabric, these baggy balloon paints with self-tie tapered hems, you can easily dress up or down this pair. SHOP NOW  We love a festive find, and these fall-inspired balloon pants are a must-have. Whether you have a pumpkin patch date, are planning your Thanksgiving outfit, or just love autumn shades, these picks are for you. We love a festive find, and these fall-inspired balloon pants are a must-have. Whether you have a pumpkin patch date, are planning your Thanksgiving outfit, or just love autumn shades, these picks are for you. Plaid Parachute Pants The brown and black plaid pattern of these balloon pants feels extra autumnal, especially when styled with suede booties and oversized knits. The brown and black plaid pattern of these balloon pants feels extra autumnal, especially when styled with suede booties and oversized knits. SHOP NOW  Pleated Balloon Pants 27% OFF These look almost too chic to be from Amazon, but lucky for our wallets they are. This daring pair of balloon pants have an exaggerated, baggy silhouette with a bubble hem, making you the most fashionable person in the room. These look almost too chic to be from Amazon, but lucky for our wallets they are. 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