How to Wear Stirrup Pants: The Trendy Style Guide

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The stirrup pants trend have made a big comeback from the ‘90s. They were brought back to life on the runway shows of Marni, Balenciaga, and many others.

But we all were wondering: Stirrups? The workout garment from the ‘90s is making a comeback?
The answer is a resounding yes!

Stirrups were originally used as a horse riding pants. In order to hold the pants in place, riders were wearing this piece of garment. So you also hear people referring to them as the riding pants or simply – joggers. After that period they were used as a dancer’s’ clothing or part of the ski equipment.

Today, they are making the big comeback, but mostly as part of the street style. Besides the pros and cons, all the fashionistas around the world love this trend.

We will see how can you incorporate it into your wardrobe. After reading this article, you will fall in love with this trend too!

Jeans Stirrup

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In order to make this outfit look cool, all you need is stirrup pants and some interesting accessories. Velvet embroidered bag is also one of the hot trends on the street, so be sure to have one at home.
Red shoes with stirrup pants will make you the main star, whenever you are going.

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On the other hand, if you prefer more of a classical look, that doesn’t include so many colors, you can pair your jeans stirrups with the white heels and black sweater. Or, you can just put some black leather jacket on.

Houndstooth Stirrup

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The houndstooth pattern will never go out of style. Houndstooth stirrups should be considered as an eternal piece in your closet.
With the stirrup detail, these high waist pants become more cool than elegant. You can wear them with the white heels and black cashmere sweater.

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If you like ruffled details, you can easily pair your high waist stirrup pants with the white shirt, and gold pointed semi-flats.

Stirrup Pants with Long Coats

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If you need to add one more garment to the stirrup pants and shirt combination, let it be an oversized coat. This tweed coat is making it a perfect sporty-elegant mix of garments.

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If you rather prefer wearing a trench coat, make sure to buy it in two numbers larger than your size! Oversized trench coats are a big trend now. Pairing all this together, will make you look like a real fashionista!

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If you are interested in purchasing this kind of coat, go for it! Both stirrup pants and a PVC trench coat are main trends in the street fashion.

Sports Wear Stirrup

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Mixing sportish and elegant clothes was never so explicit as it is nowadays. “It” girls just love to do that and to make eccentric combinations. If you are one of them, try wearing hoodie, stirrup pants with the stripe aside and heels. You can add an elegant bag in burgundy color.

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Another solution for a sporty-elegant combo consists of leggings with black high heels! The white elastic band around the shoe quite adds to the appearance. Pair it with the gingham shirt and black leather jacket.

Blazer with Stirrup Pants

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This classic outfit is spiced up with the addition of stirrup pants. They are making every combination look trendy, fancy and chic at the same time.
Tweed blazer is going perfectly with black pants and interesting and jeweled black pointed heels.

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This snow-white blazer has a little bit different cut than the classic one. The off-the-shoulder model is very popular, so if you like the shirts like this, you will definitely adore this blazer!
Pairing it with the stirrup pants will get you a chic, yet clean Parisian look.

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The blue blazer is little bit longer thus giving you the perfect chance to highlight the shape of your body.
It looks fabulous when it is paired with the white heels and black stirrup pants.

Sweater with Stirrup Pants

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Blue sweaters can be be seen a lot on the streets. They are mainly worn by fashion girls. I really like this shade of blue, so let’s see how you can combine it with stirrup pants.
This can be an ideal workwear if you are brave enough to put on stirrups.

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White pants and blue sweater combination is perfect for colder fall days.
Velvet ankle boots are more than enough to make a statement, so don’t put any other accessories.

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Navy-blue sweater with long sleeves is a must have this season along with the stirrups!
You can wear it every day. For a more chic look, simply add an interesting bag, just like in the photo below.

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Red and black combo is always a good idea. With the details like a red small bag and white shoes, you will look chic and amazing! Casual mix can be worn during the day but also for more elegant occasions.

Beige-Olive Stirrup Pants

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Before the fashion shows, the two of the most famous Italian fashion girls, have their own twinning moment on the street. They also show us how to combine stirrup pants with shirts and high heels.

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The beige pants with big waist band are going perfectly with olive shirt with puff sleeves. All of the season trends in just one outfit!

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This one is basically the same as previous but with different color arrangement. Olive pants and white shirt with puff sleeves look perfect together, right?

If you are in the “I’ll never wear the jogger pants” group of people, I really hope this outfits will change your mind.
No one knew nor expected that the coming-back trends will be so popular, but here they are. They look even more cool and chic nowadays!
So, head to the shops, buy your new stirrup pants and rock this look!