Reader, we are in the high age of the comfortable drapey pant. A few years ago, we all got a little too fast and loose with our pronouncements that we were eschewing soft pants in favor of a waistband forever after the pandemic, and I am here to say that that was a mistake. This of course led to the rise of the loose and not-so tailored trouser trend a few years ago, and while this was a little too corporate for my tastes, I have to say the new iteration of the silk and satin pant, which is forgiving but not overly oversized, has made a huge difference in my ability to look polished and presentable on days where I want to feel comfortable and not so rigid. If anything, it’s a reminder of the beauty of a bias cut and its ability to flatter.
The relaxed pant silhouette, with its glossy, lustrous sheen and, depending on the pair, texture, is oh-so wearable. They work in the summer (and are very heat friendly), they work in winter with knits and coats, and paired with the right accessories and jewelry, they even work for a night out. Lest we forget a forgiving fit and waistband is an act of self-love on Thanksgiving. All of which to say, the style is a swiss-army-knife of styling options and versatility. Here, I offer seven different ways I’ve been styling the satin and silk pant trend for Fall and early winter, with looks to shop, too.
Look One
This is my go-to styling move with these deep chocolate satin pants. They have a nice weight to them and hang well on the body, so I like to play off of that with my drapey top of choice, which is buttery soft and so comfortable. The draping adds subtle texture and then really, all you have to do is add a good pair of earrings and heels of choice. I’d go for a mule with a buckle. Top the look off with a tailored camel coat for a bit of structure.
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Look Two
The texture and sheen of a relaxed pant offers a ton of variety in terms of textural contrast. But no need to overthink it: grab a fine knit blouse, and then let the layering do the work for you. I finished the look off with a scarf jacket, which emphasizes the movement in the look, and then my favorite trick these days: socks and Mary Janes. The perfect way to keep the feminine flat shoe wearable once it gets cold.
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Luxe Wool-Blend Boat-Neck Top
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Aeyde Uma Creamy Mary Jane
Look Three
Now, this is definitely a more nighttime friendly look, and I would also note, the key here is not color, but texture, which is why I layered tonal neutrals in a ’90s black and brown color palette. You get the femininity and modern structure of the corset belt (plus the sumptuous suede— divine.) and the contrast of the menswear details of a classic button down. I love a black option for evening because it’s a touch more dramatic. To keep things dainty, a Mary Jane is great, but I’d argue a Mary Jane heel is better. And a subtle pop of color with a sock is a nice little unexpected touch, too.
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Look Four
This look is so casual and comfortable and elevated. For my outfit here I wore all tones of brown, but for even more dimension, I would play with gray and black for variety, and layer over a tissue-y, sheer base.
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Look Five
For a more casual daytime moment, the play of suede and satin is really a lovely feel. Once it gets colder, I’d layer in a thicker knit under the suede, and maybe add a scarf for good measure.
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The Turtleneck In Charcoal
Look Six
Very simple lines make for easy styling here—and prove if you buy classics, they will mesh together with ease. To dress things up for evening, add sculptural jewelry.
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Look Seven
My favorite look—and weekend outfit go-to while it’s not yet freezing—this outfit offers color, texture, and a great way to play with all of those yummy cashmere sweaters I’ve collected over the years. Pro tip: stick to the same tone saturation so one element doesn’t overpower or draw the eye too far, and finish with a classic trench.
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Roxanne Adamiyatt is the Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director at Town & Country, spearheading style coverage for the web, with a focus on everything from fashion & accessories, jewelry, beauty & wellness, home & design, and even sometimes travel. In her role, Roxanne regularly contributes pieces for the print magazine, often on the intersection of social media and luxury. For example: the new class of watch influencers shifting the markets, and why some blondes are style mavens from beyond the grave. Previously, she held the role of senior digital editor from 2018-2022. Prior to her time at T&C, Roxanne was the beauty & fashion editor at Us Weekly, and before that, she was a beauty editor at InStyle.com/MIMI. A life-long New Yorker, Roxanne received her ungraduated degree from Barnard College and her MS from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. When she’s not attending market appointments and writing about trends, you can find her scouring the internet (and thrift shops) for the very best vintage designer fashion to squeeze into her Manhattan closet and vintage furniture for her seemingly endless apartment decoration project, or researching the very best new age wellness treatments to try next. You can find Roxanne on Instagram and TikTok at the handle @roxanne_adamiyatt .
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