Fashion

It’s Official: This is 2023’s Version of “Jeans and a Nice Top”

written by MADELINE GALASSI

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Source: Chrissy Rutherford
Source: Chrissy Rutherford

We all know the pattern: You’re about to go out with your friends. Your group chat is suddenly blowing up with flurries of “What are you going to wear?” and inevitably, someone gives the standard response: “I don’t know, probably jeans and a nice top.”

Jeans and a nice top have been the 20 and 30-something’s going-out uniform for eons now. It’s foolproof. First date? Jeans and a nice top. Brunch? Jeans and a nice top. Meeting the President of the United States? Jeans and a nice top. And no, there’s nothing wrong with wearing jeans and a nice top in 2023. But what if you wanted to add a little… spice? What are the kids wearing? 

We’ll tell you: Jeans and a nice top have been replaced by a top and fun pants.

That’s right: the formula has been flipped on its head for something that’s updated, but still requires minimal thought. Instead of focusing on the top being the focal point of the outfit, fashion people are centering their looks on the bottoms instead. And trust us: This is good news.

All you need for the updated quarter-life uniform is a couple of pairs of statement pants to be paired with your basic tops on repeat. And by basic, we actually mean basic. Silver pants and a white tank, printed pants with a black bodysuit—with this formula, the pants are meant to do all the talking. Pair it with whatever shoes you’re feeling (sneakers if you’re going casual, heeled sandals if you’re having a night out on the town), dress it up with your go-to accessories, and you’re good to go.

H&M
Cargo Pants

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MANGO
Linen Trousers
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MANGO
Floral Culottes
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Newsprint Jeans
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Miaou
Graphic Print Jeans
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Sézane
Printed Trousers

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Eloquii
Faux Leather Jeans

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MANGO
Cargo Trousers
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Sézane
Jacquard Trousers

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superdown
Plisse Pants
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H&M
Twill Cargo Pants

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AFRM
Leather Cargo Pants
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Linen Wide Leg Pants

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J.Crew
Floral Trousers
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MANGO
Satin Trousers
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Reformation
Wide Leg Studded Jeans

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GAP
'70s Flare Jeans
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Levi's
Two-Tone Jeans
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Levi's
Spliced Jeans

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FRAME
Silver Metallic Jeans
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Reformation
Metallic Jeans
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Eloquii
Metallic Wide Leg Pants
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Reformation
Pinstriped Jeans

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Reformation
Cowboy High Rise Jeans

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H&M
Pull-on Pants

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