My Favorite Picks as a Fashion Editor

Last year, Rag & Bone dropped an entire line of “sweatpants jeans,” which are exactly what they sound like. A pair of pants that feels like and is constructed like sweatpants but looks like jeans. This seemed to be the beginning of the anti-jean jeans trend. Soon, more retailers followed suit by releasing their own iterations. This has expanded into pull-on pants in all different types of styles, bringing together all of the best traits of pants (coverage, looking put-together) without any of the things we hate (uncomfortable buttons, waistbands that dig in).

In addition to pull-on jeans, you can opt for boxer pants, pull-on work pants, linen pants, and more. And as The Everymom’s commerce editor, I have the inside scoop about what you all are shopping and loving this spring. Both Gap’s UltraSoft Easy Horseshoe Jeans (featured in our spring capsule wardrobe) and Abercrombie’s Barrel Pull-On Pant have been bestsellers this season. The thing we love most about pull-on pants is how easy they are to wear. Throw them on with your favorite tee and cardigan, or pair them with a button-up for a dressier look.

If you’re on the hunt for a pair of pants that’s actually comfortable for spring and summer, this is the list for you. I scoured all of our favorite retailers—like Gap, Old Navy, Quince, Abercrombie, and more—to find 50+ of the best pairs of pull-on pants.

Source: Jessica Welsh, wearing Gap Easy Horseshoe Jeans

Best Pull-On Jeans

If you’ve been resigned to the idea that you “hate jeans,” I’m here to change your mind. Not only do the options below have easy pull-on waistbands, but they’re all made with extra soft fabric. They’re comfortable enough to lounge around in, but you’ll trick everyone into believing you’re wearing denim. Long story short, these jeans are like what would happen if your sweatpants lied on their resume.


pull-on pants

Gap

7 washes and patterns available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Gap

2 washes available
sizes XXS – XXL; 2 lengths


pull-on pants

Gap

5 washes and patterns available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Gap Factory

8 washes and patterns available
sizes XS – XXL


pull-on pants

Gap Factory

6 washes and patterns available
sizes XS – XXL


pull-on pants


pull-on pants

Gap Factory

3 washes available
sizes XS – XXL


pull-on pants

Anthropologie

sizes XXS – XL; 2 lengths


pull-on pants

rag & bone New York

2 washes available
sizes XXS – XL


pull-on pants

H&M

2 washes available
sizes XXS – XXL


pull-on pants

H&M

5 washes available
sizes XXS – 4XL


pull-on pants

Old Navy

4 washes available
sizes 0 – 30

pull-on jeans outfit
Source: Jessica Welsh, wearing Anthropologie Drawstring Jeans

Best Pull-On Linen Pants

I’m not kidding when I say that I live in linen pants all summer long. Whether I’m heading to the office, to an outdoor dinner, or traipsing around Italy (a girl can dream), I can pretty much guarantee I’m wearing a pair of breezy linen pants. They’ll make you feel instantly chic and luxurious. When it comes to summer bottoms, I’m choosing linen pants over denim shorts 10 out of 10 times.


Pull-On Linen Pants

Abercrombie & Fitch

2 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


Pull-On Linen Pants

Gap

6 colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


Pull-On Linen Pants

Gap

5 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


Pull-On Linen Pants

Everlane

4 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL


Pull-On Linen Pants

Quince

9 colors and patterns available
sizes XS – XL; 3 lengths


Pull-On Linen Pants

Quince

10+ colors available
sizes XS – XL


Pull-On Linen Pants

H&M

3 colors available
sizes XS – XXL


Pull-On Linen Pants

Old Navy

9 colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – 4X; 3 lengths


Pull-On Linen Pants

Old Navy

5 colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – 4X; 3 lengths


Pull-On Linen Pants

Athleta

6 colors available
sizes XXS – 3X; 3 lengths

linen pants outfits
Source: Jessica Welsh, wearing Quince Linen Wide-Leg Pants

Best Cotton Poplin Pull-On Pants (AKA Boxer Pants)

When this trend started becoming popular, I instantly thought to myself: Who wouldn’t want to wear their PJ pants outside in a socially acceptable way? Boxer pants—or cotton poplin pants—are the perfect way to mix up your outfit with a fun pattern or pop of color. My personal favorite way to style these is with an oversized graphic tee or a colorful sweater.


pull-on pants

Gap

2 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Anthropologie

10+ colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – XL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Banana Republic

3 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Abercrombie & Fitch

2 colors available
sizes XXS – XL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

H&M

4 colors and patterns available
sizes XS – XXL


pull-on pants

H&M

8 colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – XXL


pull-on pants

Aritzia

3 colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – XL


pull-on pants

Amazon | LOMON

20 colors and patterns available
sizes S – XXL

striped linen pants outfits
Source: Jessica Welsh

Best Pull-On Chino Pants and Cargos

If you love the look of a utility pant but want something more updated, this is the selection for you. When you find yourself wanting to wear pants but don’t want to wear jeans, you’ll thank yourself for having this option in your closet. And they are especially great for transitional weather, like in the spring and fall.


pull-on pants

Abercrombie & Fitch

3 colors available
sizes XXS – XL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Everlane

5 colors and patterns available


pull-on pants

Anthropologie

3 colors available
sizes XXS – XL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Quince

3 colors available
sizes 0 – 16


pull-on pants

Everlane

7 colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – XXL


pull-on pants

Old Navy

7 colors available
sizes XS – 4X; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Old Navy

5 colors available
sizes XS – 4X; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Banana Republic Factory

6 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL

pull-on chinos outfit
Source: Jessica Welsh, wearing Anthropologie Pull-On Barrel Pants

Best Pull-On Work Pants and Trousers

It goes without saying that no one wants to be sitting at a desk all day in uncomfortable pants. These options have the same appearance as a nice pair of trousers but have comfy waistbands instead of buttons and zippers. I love the idea of dressing these down with sneakers on a regular day as well. Opt for a drawstring pair for a Scandi-chic look.


pull-on pants

Abercrombie & Fitch

6 colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Gap

4 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL; 2 lengths


pull-on pants

Gap

6 colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Everlane

3 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL


pull-on pants

Quince

3 colors available
sizes XS – XL; 2 lengths


pull-on pants

Quince

3 colors available
sizes XS – XL


pull-on pants

Abercrombie & Fitch

sizes XXS – XL; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

H&M

6 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL


pull-on pants

Old Navy

6 colors available
sizes XS – 4X; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Old Navy

9 colors and patterns available
sizes XS – 4X; 3 lengths

cargo pants outfit
Source: Jessica Welsh, wearing Old Navy SleekTech Cargo Pants

Best Pull-On Travel Pants

Ah, the airport outfit dilemma. What to wear that isn’t jeans, isn’t leggings, and isn’t sweats? Enter: our hand-picked selection of pull-on travel pants. These will have you feeling put-together—you know, for your run-in with your favorite celebrity—but won’t give you the sensory overstimulation of leggings or jeans.


pull-on pants

Gap

3 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL; 3 lengths


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Everlane

7 colors available
sizes XXS – 4X


pull-on pants

alo

2 colors available
sizes XXS – L; 2 lengths


pull-on pants

Everlane

5 colors available
sizes XXS – XXL


pull-on pants

Old Navy

3 colors available
sizes XS – 4X; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Old Navy

4 colors available
sizes XS – 4X; 3 lengths


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Old Navy

5 colors available
sizes XS – 4X; 3 lengths


pull-on pants

Athleta

10+ colors and patterns available
sizes XXS – 3X; 3 lengths

Why You Can Count On Us

The Everygirl Media Group has brought valuable content to our readers for 12+ years. In 2018, The Everymom set out to ensure that all moms know they’re not alone. If you find yourself seeking advice on how to style the latest fashion trend or searching for the best kid-friendly coffee table, we have the answers. And if you’re wondering what’s actually worth it from a sale or looking for a review of the hottest new kids’ product, we’ve got that covered too. From our annual Registry Awards and beloved holiday gift guides to the shopping round-ups you find on our site every day, The Everymom commerce team is well-versed in sifting through thousands of products to curate a digestible list for you. We combine our own experience with in-depth research to bring you a selection that meets our high standards for both fashion and function.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jessica Welsh, Commerce Editor

As Commerce Editor, Jessica oversees and edits all shopping content on The Everymom—including everything from mom fashion to product reviews. She also writes in-depth styling stories, trend reports, capsule wardrobes, gift guides, and more. She has created editorial content for major brands such as Nordstrom, Old Navy, and Kohl’s, and was previously a regular contributor to The Everygirl. Jessica believes that fashion should be accessible to everyone, so she is very determined to scour the internet for the best looks for less and affordable finds.

Feature graphic images credited to: Abercrombie, Gap Factory, and Old Navy.

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