5 pant trends that are in for 2025 and 4 that are out, according to stylists

Stylists say that in the New Year, we'll be swapping out distressed denim and corduroys for pinstriped pants, high waisted cargos, and pleats.

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  • Business Insider asked stylists about the pant trends that will be in and out for the coming year.
  • Cuffed jeans and wide-leg trousers are set to be popular in the New Year.
  • The fashion experts said to ditch skinny jeans and corduroy pants in 2025.

Pants themselves may never go out of style, but that doesn't mean every pant trend can stand the test of time.

To avoid any fashion mishaps in the New Year, Business Insider spoke with stylists to find out what pant trends they think will be in and out in 2025.

Pleated trousers are here to stay.

man walking down a street in white pleated trousers and a cream sports coat

Pleated pants have a clean look.

Lindsey Bernay, a stylist and the author of "You Can't Leave the House Naked,"told BI that pleated trousers are still going to be big next year.

"Pleated trousers add volume and movement while accentuating the waist, making them a perfect choice for those looking to create a refined yet flattering silhouette," she said. "They are perfect if you are going for the quiet-luxury look that is still trending this winter."

Cuffed jeans will remain popular in the New Year.

person posing on the streets of paris in a moto jacket and cuffed jeans

Whether you opt for wide-leg denim or barrel jeans, you can cuff the ends for a trendy look.

Desiree Miranda, a personal stylist, said cuffed jeans are going to stay in style in 2025.

"Cuffed denim is trending right now thanks to its ability to show off footwear," she told BI.

The stylist said cuffed jeans are great for in-between occasions where you want to look put together but still a tad casual.

High-waisted cargo pants are a fun, nostalgic trend.

man walking down a street wearing a short-sleeved button up and green cargo pants

Classic cargos come in khaki and green, but there are all sorts of variations now.

Leena Alsulaiman, a San Francisco-based stylist and fashion coach, predicts that high-waisted cargo pants will dominate the fashion scene next year.

"Their rise in popularity is due to the perfect mix of nostalgia and functionality they offer, appealing to both millennials reliving their youth and Gen Z discovering the trend for the first time," she told BI.

Plus, the pockets are practical and the waistline is flattering.

Pinstripe pants are back and better than ever.

woman posing on the street in a denim top and pinstriped trousers

Pinstripe trousers are classic, but you can also dive into other materials.

There's been a divide about "in" patterns for a while now, but Bernay said pinstripe pants will be trendy in the New Year.

"Pinstripes are back in a big way, offering a sleek, polished look that elongates the legs," she told BI. "Perfect for both professional and casual settings, this classic pattern brings a sophisticated edge to any outfit."

Wide-leg trousers will still be a wardrobe staple in 2025.

person walking down a street wearig all gray including wide leg trousers

Wide-leg pants offer style and comfort.

Alsulaiman said wide-leg trousers are here to stay.

"Offering a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication, wide-leg trousers are versatile enough for both office wear and casual outings," she said. "Their popularity stems from the ongoing shift toward more comfortable, forgiving silhouettes."

On the flip side, skinny jeans aren't going to be back next year.

Padma Lakshmi  walking down the streets of new york win a furry coat and skinny jeans

It's not time to dust off your skinny jeans quite yet.

Alsulaiman told BI that skinny jeans haven't clawed their way back quite yet — and it doesn't look like they will next year, either.

People are still turning toward more comfortable pants and looser cuts of jeans.

"The decline of skinny jeans also signals a change in beauty standards, with fashion embracing a wider range of body types and shapes," she said.

Corduroy is taking a backseat in 2025.

woman posing for a photo in a red corduroy outfit

Corduroy had its time in the sun.

Although we saw a lot of corduroy fabric in the early 2020s, Miranda said its popularity is continuing to decline.

"Fashion right now is gearing more toward minimalism and simplicity while corduroy has a distinct texture and bulkiness to it that conflicts with the sleek lines we are seeing more of," she told BI.

Jeggings had their moment.

woman on the street wearing a tank top and jeggings

Jeggings can be even tighter and more restricting than skinny jeans.

Alsulaiman told BI that the famous, stretchy jean-legging hybrid doesn't fit in with the 2025 trends.

Although they may be a comfort item, there are more structured, quality fabrics that are still easy to move around in.

The stylist also said this follows a broader trend away from overly clingy silhouettes.

Distressed denim won't be seen much, either.

man posing on a street wearing a sweater vest and ripped, studded jeans

Chic, classic jeans will be more popular in 2025.

If you can help it, Miranda said, steer clear of distressed denim in 2025.

"As trends come and go, this is a style you will not see around in the New Year," she said. "You will see a much stronger push toward classic cuts and styles and nostalgia for clean lines and sleek silhouettes."