Charli XCX Just Made These Dated Pants Look Modern

If I’m being honest, I never thought the “dated” pant trend that’s reemerged would see the light of day again, but It girls have played a big part in the comeback. In fact, Charli XCX was recently spotted in Brooklyn wearing the exact pants; however, she made them look chic and modern. The trend in question? Cropped black pants. Yes, you read that right. The pop star is known for her cool, edgy style on and off the stage and red carpet, so seeing her wearing cropped pants was a bit surprising, yet her take on them was refreshing.

She made her cropped pants look much more 2026 with just a couple of basics: a simple white tank top and a pair of black leather pumps. She accessorized with a black Balenciaga Crush bag. Her outfit is simple and polished, and that’s exactly what it takes to make cropped black pants look more contemporary. There’s no fuss or overthinking—just basics.