Gen Z is Declaring the End of Leggings Thanks to This Celeb-Approved Trend

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If it sounds like we're always ringing the alarm with the latest trend to replace classic leggings, I swear we're not making it up. It's because the athleisure trends that have been bubbling up lately stand to seriously kick skinny-fit leggings to the curb—namely one-piece activewear unitards—and now a new trend that we have Gen Z to thank for: yoga pants.

Yoga pants, or flared leggings, popped up on our radar when Emma Chamberlain posted an outfit in the style. Then suddenly they were all over fashion TikTok with pairs from Aerie and Alo going viral. Now, we have another celeb backing the look, Bella Hadid, which only cements them in our minds as a staple to know. Of course, whether or not classic leggings are fully "out" is up to debate, but according to Gen-Z celebs and fashion girls, it's all about yoga pants.

Continue on to see how to style them and shop the best yoga pants on the market.

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Bella Hadid is always several steps ahead of the trend curve, and we've spotted her wearing yoga pants quite a few times.

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When the Gen-Z icon herself posted this image to her Instagram stories, fashion girls everywhere immediately took to recreating the casual-cool ensemble.

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While yoga pants are typically for lounging or working out, the trendy versions from brands like Alo are anything but basic.

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Running errands? Just add an oversize poplin shirt and comfy sandals.

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The bootcut silhouette lends an elevated feel to black yoga pants. They could honestly double as trousers.

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A flared pair instantly updates all your typical legging outfits.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.