Long gone are the days of fashion having strict rules. Many trends have come and gone and resurfaced again, from outlandish styles like the skirts-over-pants look [1] of the 2000s to more practical aesthetics like the Sofia Richie [2]-inspired quiet luxury [3]. Of all the popular styles of the moment, we can't seem to escape the no-pants trend. Where in the past, it was rare to step out without pants, celebrities have shamelessly and successfully produced several style moments that exclude the wardrobe essential. From Rihanna [4]'s red puffer jacket and heels for a date with A$AP Rocky [5] in mid-winter 2022 to Dove Cameron's pantless moment [6] with six-inch heels, it's okay not to wear pants.
While this trend is currently enjoying a moment in the spotlight, going pantless first became famous as early as 2012. Miley Cyrus [7] was among the first to try the bold styling method at the Billboard Music Awards [8] of that same year, having worn just a white Jean Paul Gaultier blazer and black-and-white striped heels. More stars eventually caught on, wearing oversize tops and jackets to give off the no-pants illusion, including Jennifer Lopez [9]'s white button-down and denim boots combination [10] while out in New York City and Nicki Minaj's [11] yellow blazer and black bra-and-panties she wore to New York Fashion Week in 2018.
Other celebrities have taken bolder approaches to the trend. During a performance at the 2023 Met Gala [12], Lizzo [13] wore just a silver one-shoulder bodysuit from her shapewear brand Yitty [14] and over-the-knee metallic boots to match. And, of course, the Kardashian-Jenner sisters have naturally hopped on the bandwagon throughout the years, most notably Kylie Jenner's blazer and fishnet tights [15] for her Vanity Fair Italy cover in February and the Loewe white tank and underwear she wore over sheer black tights at Paris Fashion Week [16] in 2022. While eating pizza in NYC, Bella Hadid [17] also proudly rocked white underwear as a primary bottom with a black leather jacket and UGG boots.
Ahead, see some of the best celebrity takes on the no-pants trend.
Megan Fox's No-Pants Look
The star delivered yet another daring style moment with a plunging bodysuit and tights [20] at Machine Gun Kelly's Berlin performance on June 7.
Lizzo's No-Pants Yitty Outfit
For the 2023 Met Gala, Lizzo [21] performed in a silver, sparkly Yitty one-shoulder bodysuit with metallic over-the-knee boots.
Ciara's No-Pants Celine Look
The risk-taking singer wore an all-black outfit [22] that consisted of a cutout Celine sweater and knee-high lugged sole boots while attending Paris Fashion Week in March.
Maya Hawke's Pants-Less Look
While attending Milan Fashion Week in February, the "Stranger Things [24]" actress wore a blue-and-white gingham shirt [25] styled as a dress with sheer black tights and block heels. She topped the ensemble with a black Prada handbag.
Kylie Jenner's No-Pants Loewe Outfit
During Paris Fashion Week [26] 2022, Jenner wore Loewe's infamous white cropped tank, underwear over sheer black tights, and a grey wool coat. She accessorised with black mask sunglasses from the same brand.
Bella Hadid's No-Pants Look
While grabbing pizza with boyfriend Marc Kalman in September 2022, the supermodel wore a vintage LEGO t-shirt, white boy-briefs, a black-and-blue Opening Ceremony leather jacket, and brown UGG boots. She completed the look with black sunglasses from Choppers and a white tote bag.
Keke Palmer's No-Pants Prada Look
During an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon [27]" in July 2022, Palmer gave off the no-pants illusion wearing all Prada. The outfit featured a white tank top and black high-rise shorts worn under a mesh dress with beaded embellishments.
Rihanna's No-Pants Martine Rose and Balenciaga Outfit
In true Rihanna [28] fashion, she rocked an oversize Martine Rose jersey, a red Balenciaga puffer, Amina Muaddi crystal heels, an R13 baseball hat, Saint Laurent crystal earrings, and blue-and-red Miu Miu gloves in mid-winter 2022.
Candice Swanepoel's No-Pants Outfit
While attending the 2019 Venice Film Festival, the South African model rocked an unassuming look — a blue-and-white striped oversize button-down with a black belt and heels to match.
Hailey Bieber's No-Pants Margiela Outfit
Bieber wore a simple white Margiela shirt and boots to match, with a black leather blazer and sunglasses while out and about in LA in 2019.
Nicki Minaj's No-Pants Off-White Look
While attending a New York Fashion Week kickoff party in September 2018, Minaj stepped out in black high-waisted panties and a matching bra, along with a yellow blazer from Off-White. She also wore black over-the-knee boots from the same brand.
Jennifer Lopez's No-Pants Versace and Hermés Outfit
For a casual day out in NYC in July 2018, Lopez wore an oversize white t-shirt and Versace denim boots [29], along with a Hermés bag, her nameplate necklace, Le Vian jewels, and a pair of oversize sunglasses.
Kim Kardashian's Pants-Less Outfit
While leaving the Plaza Hotel in September 2017, Kardashian wore a black ensemble, featuring sheer tights over a pair of black silky string panties, a leather bandeau top and blazer, and clear plastic shoes.
Miley Cyrus' Pants-Less Jean Paul-Gaultier Look
Cyrus wore a white Jean Paul-Gaultier blazer with black-and-white striped heels from Christian Louboutin for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.