Dua Lipa Just Wore 2026’s Most Cool Girl–Coded Pant Trend

A closet full of quality basics goes a long way, no matter the season. Whether it’s a simple pair of trousers or jeans to wear with tank tops and T-shirts, the styling options are versatile and endless. However, the fashion set has turned its head to a trendier bottom trend to wear with tank tops and tees, and Dua Lipa‘s recent look is the perfect example.

While out in NYC, Lipa was spotted wearing a pair of trousers from Helsa with a chic twist: a skirt attachment. She kept it simple by styling her pants with a plain black tank top. Accessories were also kept to a minimum—black Gucci sunglasses and, for a pop of color, a pair of very Carrie Bradshaw–coded yellow polka-dot heels by Jimmy Choo. If you ask me, her tank top looked much cooler with these trendy bottoms than it would with a pair of plain jeans or regular trousers. The effortless layered detail adds some movement and texture to her outfit, which is all you really need to dress cooler.