High-waisted trousers [1] are among the trickier pant silhouettes out there — add pleats to that equation and you've got the potential for a real fashion fail. The hard-to-wear '90s shape [2] has just seemed like a style better left in the past. That was until we spotted Kourtney Kardashian [3] rocking roomy Iro pants. The mother of three recently stepped out [4] in a simple white cropped tee, Balenciaga boots, and belted, high-waisted trousers with front pleats that had us reevaluating our previous position.
Simple, sleek, and, dare we say, cool, the outfit was the kind of effortless chic that makes for the perfect off-duty uniform. T-shirt and jeans? Nope. Next time we're running errands like grabbing coffee or, say, dodging paparazzi while dropping the kids off at art class, we're going to be rocking this look. If you're up for trying this style, check out several look-alike pairs that will have you on your way to Kardashian status [5] in no time.
H&M Wide Leg Pants
H&M Wide Leg Pants [7] ($60)
A New Day Women's Tie Waist Pleated Trouser
A New Day Women's Plus Size Tie Waist Pleated Trouser [8] ($9, originally $30)
Milly Stretch Denim Pants
Milly Stretch Denim Pants [9] ($395)
Vince Camuto Wide Leg Belted Pants
Vince Camuto Wide Leg Belted Pants [10] ($129)
Maison Margiela Striped Flared Trousers
Maison Margiela Striped Flared Trousers [11] ($1,085)
Farrow Crane Pants in Midnight
Farrow Crane Pants in Midnight [12] ($88)
Olympiah Machu Picchu Pantacourt Trousers
Olympiah Machu Picchu Pantacourt Trousers [13] ($435)
Zara Crossover Paperbag Trousers
Zara Crossover Paperbag Trousers [14] ($50)