2000s skinny pants are back: 6 cool ways to style the throwback trend

Skinny pants were single-handedly made famous by designer Hedi Slimane during his tenure as creative director of Dior menswear in the early 2000s. He took that aesthetic with him even at Celine. Today, it’s easy to think that skinny pants have disappeared, because of urban populace's obsession with oversized everything. Few but fearless brands and fashion experts continue to embrace this cut. At Mugler, skinny pants were back with a burst of color, while Miu Miu and Zadi&Voltaire opted for black, low-rise styles.

Pairing the right footwear with any pants is difficult—and it only gets tougher as the silhouette gets slimmer. But because of its versatility, this variety of pants pairs well with ankle boots, heels, or sandals—just turn to these ideas for inspiration.

Skinny pants pants with cozy ankle boots

The perfect weather to wear our sheepskin or plush ankle boots out of the closet is just around the corner—just delayed thanks to El Niño. Although they were once considered “ugly” shoes, these chunky shoes are now viewed as functional. When the nip in the air comes, pair your skinny pants with these chunky shoes—just as they did in the 2010s—with billowy-sleeved blouses.

Slim-fit pants with Chelsea boots

For those who want the same comfort but in a slightly less casual look, Chelsea boots are the answer. These boots have quickly become a staple on the streets and look great with everything from faded blue flared jeans to black slim-fit pants. An oversized white sweater and long white socks complete the look.

Slim-fit pants with wedge sandals

In a country like ours, sandals are a perennial hit—and we’re not just talking about the most glamorous ones with stiletto heels and straps that wrap around the foot. That’s why wedge sandals can be worn to create contrast with slim-fit pants and, while you’re at it, add a couple of centimeters to your height.

Slim-fit pants with mules

Sculptural shoes are a quick way to inject a lot of glamour into an outfit. Whether you choose sandals with angular toes, woven styles, or mules with distinctive heels. The latter are especially striking when paired with bolder pieces, such as sheer blouses and slim-fit pants.

Slim-fit pants with low-heeled shoes

While low-heeled shoes are used as a contrast with wide-leg pants to emphasize the loose fit, skinny pants make the shoes the focal point. This creates an elegant look with minimal effort. If you’re worried that the look might be too simple, you can always throw-on a fur or leather jacket.

Slim-fit pants with strappy heels

The love for laminated fabrics has been growing for sometime now, and this season, the spotlight is on latex pants. Seen at the Gucci show and Schiaparelli Haute Couture show, the love for this material has grown exponentially. For those unafraid to experiment with bold styles, go ahead and explore this variety of skinny pants. Our advice? Pair them with cut-out blouses and strappy heels.

This story first appeared on Vogue.mx

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