At a Glance
- Celebrity stylist Anna Lavo says slacks with a “snatched waist” will define fashion through 2028
- Demi Moore, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Lawrence wore the trend in the same week
- Prices for similar styles start at $22 on Amazon
- Why it matters: Comfortable, polished pants solve the work-from-home-to-office transition
Polished comfy pants are staging a comeback in 2026, and celebrities are already on board. Daniel J. Whitman reported for News Of Losangeles that stylist Anna Lavo tagged slacks with a “snapped waist” as a capsule must-have, calling them “the items that will define the next two years of fashion.”
Moore, Lopez, and Lawrence proved the point by stepping out in tailored trousers within days of one another. Below, the exact pairs shoppers are buying to copy the looks-without the stylist budget.
Jennifer Lawrence’s $22 Tapered Pick
Lawrence’s choice: Lee Ultra Lux Comfort Trouser Pant, marked down to $22 from an original $43.
- More than 17,500 five-star ratings
- Reviewers call them “extremely flattering” and “super comfortable”
- Hidden elastic waistband
- Available in 12 colors
“[They] made my butt look fabulous!” one buyer wrote. “I sat at a dinner and wore them for several hours and felt as comfy as if I was wearing loungers.”
Style them monochromatic with a black top or add a bright blouse for color.
Jennifer Lopez’s Wide-Leg Lounge-Trousers
Lopez’s pick: Evaless Wide-Leg Pants, now $26 (were $37).
Shoppers swear they feel like sweatpants despite looking board-room ready. The secret is a hidden elastic waistband that won’t pinch during long days. Choose gray to mimic Lopez’s winter outfit or pick from 10 other colors.
Similar options under $35:
- Lillusory Wide-Leg Dress Pants, $30-$33 (orig. $40)
- Btfbm Wide-Leg Slacks, $30-$39
Demi Moore’s Sleek Wide-Legs
Moore’s pick: Nimin Wide-Leg Pants, on sale for $27-$33 (orig. $39).
The roomy black trousers blend Lopez’s wide-leg ease with Lawrence’s polished details. Reviewers say they “feel much more expensive than they are” and are “stylish, comfortable, and definitely work-appropriate.”
Other Moore-inspired finds:
- Ewedoos Wide-Leg Slacks, $25 (orig. $37)
- iChosy High-Waisted Trousers, $39-$40
More Stylist-Approved Buys
If you want options beyond the celebrity trio, News Of Losangeles rounded out the list with these top-rated pairs:
- Stelle Straight-Leg Dress Pants, $40
- Btfbm Tapered Slacks, $35 with on-page coupon
All picks combine comfort fabrics with tailored cuts, ticking Lavo’s “longevity” box for seasons to come.
Key Takeaways
- Slacks are officially the 2026 pant trend to watch
- You can score the look for as little as $22 on Amazon
- Elastic waistbands hide behind sharp pleats and cuffs, solving the comfort-polish dilemma
- Wide-leg and tapered silhouettes both count-choose what flatters your frame
