What Are "These Pants"? A Shoppers' Guide to the Styles Behind the Phrase

Updated October 2026 by the MsDressly editorial team.

What "These Pants" Looks Like

Because "these pants" is a demonstrative phrase rather than a fixed fashion category, it can describe almost any silhouette: sharply tailored trousers with a creased front, flowing wide-leg pants, high-waisted plaid pants, relaxed comfy pants in soft knits, or bohemian wide-leg pairs sold as part of a two-piece set. The common thread is that the pants made a visual impression — on a person, in a product photo, or in a styled flat-lay — and the shopper wants to identify or recreate that exact look.

When someone says "these pants," they are usually reacting to one of three visual cues: the silhouette (how the leg falls from the hip), the waistline (high-rise, paperbag, or elastic pull-on), or the fabric and pattern (plaid, linen, crepe, knit, denim).

How the Term Is Used Today

The phrase dominates comment sections, text messages, and search bars: "Where are these pants from?" "Love these pants — link?" It functions as digital pointing. Retailers and styling sites answer the question by reverse-engineering the look into searchable style names. If you have ever typed "these pants" after seeing an outfit, the fastest path to finding them is converting the phrase into a concrete style term — for example, "high-waisted wide-leg trousers" or "two-piece sweater and pants set."

Search data shows shoppers pairing the phrase with specific brand and style keywords — sweater-and-pants sets, tailored trousers, and soft lounge pairs among the most common — which is why a good answer to "these pants" almost always starts with a style breakdown.

The Styles Most Often Behind the Search

• Tailored pants: Structured trousers with a defined waist, creased front, and a straight or slightly tapered leg. Polished enough for work, sleek enough for evening.
• Wide-leg pants: A full leg that falls straight from the hip or thigh. The volume reads dramatic on petite and tall frames alike.
• High-waisted plaid pants: A statement pattern on a classic tailored base — the "where are these pants" champion of fall and winter outfit photos.
• Comfy pants for women: Soft, stretchy pull-on styles — knit trousers, lounge pants, and relaxed joggers — built for all-day wear.
• Two-piece pants sets: A matching top-and-bottom look, from sweater-and-pants sets to blazer-and-trouser suits, that photographs as one complete outfit.
• Bohemian and cottagecore pants: Flowy, printed, or tiered wide-leg pairs styled with tunics, crochet tops, and natural fabrics.

"These Pants" vs. a Named Silhouette

The difference between "these pants" and a term like wide-leg pants or tailored trousers is that the latter tells you exactly what you are buying. "These pants" tells you only that you saw something you liked. Treating it as the start of a search — not the end — is what separates a frustrating scroll from a successful purchase. Once you name the silhouette, waist height, fabric, and pattern, filters and collection pages do the rest.

Matching Sets: The "These Pants" Shortcut

Many of the most-searched versions of this phrase involve sets, because a matching top-and-pants outfit reads as instantly complete on camera. A tailored blazer and wide-leg trouser set delivers the polished look in one purchase, while printed two-piece suits in bohemian or nautical motifs handle weekend and vacation styling.

Sets also solve the hardest part of copying an outfit: the top. When the pants come with a coordinated piece, the whole "these pants" look is recreated without guesswork. Browse the stylish pants and skirts collection for coordinated separates and standalone trousers.

Pants for Weddings and Dressy Occasions

A frequent variation of the query is the long tunic and pants set for a wedding — an elegant alternative to a dress for guests who prefer covered, flowing silhouettes. Look for sets in crepe, chiffon, or satin-touch fabric with a longline tunic over wide-leg or straight trousers. A tailored two-piece suit in a solid, rich tone also earns a place at formal events; our guide to dressy pants suits for wedding guests breaks down what works.

Fabrics and Construction Details

Identifying fabric is the fastest way to confirm you have found "the pants." Tailored trousers typically use woven crepe, suiting blends, or ponte with a front crease and a zipper closure. Wide-leg and flowy styles favor lightweight drape — rayon, linen blends, or soft challis. Comfy pants lean on stretch knits, French terry, and elastic or drawstring waists. Plaid statement pants are usually brushed woven or suiting fabric so the pattern stays crisp.

Check three construction details before buying: waist closure (zip-and-hook reads tailored; elastic reads casual), leg opening width, and whether the fabric has stretch. These three facts predict fit better than any photo.

How to Wear Them

Tailored pants pair with a tucked knit top or crisp button-down for work, or a silky camisole and blazer for evening. Wide-leg pants balance beautifully with a fitted or cropped top — see the wide-leg pants styling collection for proportion ideas. High-waisted plaid pants work with solid neutrals on top so the pattern stays the focus.

Comfy pants go anywhere errands do: hoodie, denim jacket, or an oversized tee. Bohemian and cottagecore pairs feel natural with crochet tops, flowing tunics, and woven accessories. None of these rules are prescriptive — the right pair is the one that fits your shape, your plans, and your comfort level.

How to Shop for "These Pants"

Start by describing the pair you saw in four words: silhouette, waist, fabric, pattern. Then filter accordingly. If the look came from a set, searching "two-piece pants set" will surface it faster than searching the pants alone. For casual rotation staples, the denim and casual pants collection covers everyday pairs.

Check the size chart and fabric composition on every product page, and review the garment's rise and inseam measurements against a pair you already love. MsDressly offers free shipping when buying 2 or more items, or on orders over US$80, which makes adding the coordinating top to your pants an easy decision. Return shipping is paid by the customer, so confirming measurements first is always worth the extra minute.