Hammer pants, harem pants, balloon pants. Whatever you call them, the loose, billowy bottoms are back for summer 2026. Here are the ten chicest styles to shop from Reformation, Aritzia, Zara and more.
Few trouser trends divide opinion quite like the balloon pant. Last trending in the late Eighties and Nineties, perhaps better known then as “Hammer pants”, the baggy, voluminous and deliberately ...
E!: Balloon Pants Are Replacing Wide-Leg Pants for Spring—Shop Chic Styles From Free People, Zara, Madewell+
These woven balloon pants are the equivalent of your favorite joggers getting a stylish makeover. Strategic pleats give them an elevated feel while an elastic waistbands maintains a comfortable fit.
Balloon Pants Are Replacing Wide-Leg Pants for Spring—Shop Chic Styles From Free People, Zara, Madewell+
The New York Times: Why Are Women Drawn to These ‘Unflattering’ Pants?
I found lookalikes from just $32. In September, harem and balloon pants appeared on what felt like every NYFW week runway, from Michael Kors and Brandon Maxwell to Altuzarra. I’ve been waiting for ...
Two InStyle writers tried the comfortable, flowy balloon pants trend, perfect for travel and chic off-duty looks. Shop their picks from Amazon, Nordstrom, and Mango.
Vogue: Up, Up and Away: 5 Ways to Wear Balloon Pants Right Now
Up, Up and Away: 5 Ways to Wear Balloon Pants Right Now
Barrel-leg pants, balloon pants, capri pants, track pants and sweatpant jeans are all vying for your attention — and breaking your brain.
Balloon-hem pants are making a comeback this spring, so you’re bound to see the inflated silhouette—which gathers fabric around the ankle to create a pronounced bubble-like shape—everywhere. The ...