A famous fashion stylist told me that everyone needs these flattering fall pants.

It took a lot of self-control not to buy my fall clothes. before Labor Day. But with the unofficial end of summer now behind us (I know it’s been less than 24 hours, but I’m so excited), I’m finally allowing myself to start a wardrobe refresh. And while there are obvious staples that I reach for year after year—sweater, jeans, boots—there’s a less traditional piece I’m prioritizing after talking to a celebrity stylist Jared Ellner.

Ellner, who dresses nearly every Gen Z girl in Hollywood—including Emma Chamberlain And Sabrina Carpenter—recently partnered with Uniqlo and spoke with Style about his work with the brand and his favorite fall trends this season. While straight leg jeans And skinny pants On the list, there’s one staple item that I didn’t expect but I’m going to buy right away: Pleated Wide Leg Pants.

Wide leg pants, worn by Jennifer Lawrence and Katie HolmesAnd Kendall Jenner“They’re flattering,” says Ellner. Plus, they’re “suitable for any occasion”; sneakers and baby T-shirts make them a stylish girl’s staple, while heels give them a more fashionable edge. They’re comfortable, practical, and elevate your wardrobe, making them a fall staple. Shop the styles I’m eyeing below, starting at $18.

10 Pleated Wide Leg Pants

• Banana Republic Factory Tencel Wide Leg Pants$18 (original price $80); bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com
• Prettygarden Wide Leg Pants$26 with coupon (Original price is $33); amazon.com
• Grapent Wide Leg Pants$30 with coupon (Original price is $33); amazon.com
• Uniqlo Pleated Wide Leg Pants$40; uniqlo.com
• Dokotoo Wide Leg Cargo Pants$40; amazon.com
• Zara double waist wide leg pants$50; zara.com
• J.Crew Sydney Wide Leg Pants$75 (original price $128); jcrew.com
• Madewell Harlow Wide Leg Pants$118; madewell.com
• Everlane Draper Pleated Pants$128; everlane.com
• Nordstrom Pleated Wide Leg Pants$139; nordstrom.com

Banana Republic Factory Tencel Wide Leg Pants

If you want to try this trend for cheaper, make sure to get these pants from Banana Republic outlet stores while they were on sale for just $18. These pants prioritize both style and comfort, combining a more refined silhouette with soft Tencel fabric and an elastic waistband; it’s a combination that shoppers say makes this style “perfect for any occasion.” And despite the low price (like, Actually low price), fans raved that the “quality is great” and the pants “look expensive.”

Everlane Draper Pleated Pants

From Everlane Pleated Pants Being a favorite of over 200 shoppers, they immediately shot to the top of my wish list. But I didn’t get them. only Since they’re a crowd favorite, I also love the comfort of these wide leg pants. The looseness gives these pants a really cool, casual feel, making them the perfect pair to wear with sneakers and a t-shirt.

Prettygarden Wide Leg Pants

These pants are from Prettygarden quickly became one of my favorites after noticing the belted detail at the waist. Protruding from the crisscross waistband are two decorative belts; it’s a little detail that instantly elevates the style from your typical wide-leg pants. Plus, they come in 14 colors, making it easy to find a style (or two) to complement your wardrobe.

Uniqlo Pleated Wide Leg Pants

Ellner told me that his favorite style is Uniqlo wide leg pantswhich I like for their more masculine look. While other styles add a bit of style, these are pretty simple: they’re roomy but not oversized, with polished pleats. They also happen to be a favorite among shoppers. One full-figured customer wrote in saying they were impressed with how flattering the pants were, while others said they were “comfortable and elegant” and barely wrinkled.

Zara double waist wide leg pants

Drawstrings and dress pants may not be a classic combination, but after seeing the awesome Jennifer Lopez Looking in a similar style—her wide-leg jeans are tied with a white cord—I totally love them. These $50 Zara pairs feature a classic wide-leg silhouette, pleated front, and a white drawstring waistband that juts out from the top. They create the illusion of layering your favorite pair of jeans over silk panties for a fresh, modern, and slightly sexy look.

Below is a list of wide leg pants I have my eye on for this fall.

Grapent Wide Leg Pants

Dokotoo Wide Leg Cargo Pants

J.Crew Sydney Wide Leg Pants

Madewell Harlow Wide Leg Pants

Nordstrom Pleated Wide Leg Pants