Balloon Pants Are Back and Dominating the Fall 2025 Runways
Balloon Pants Are Back and Dominating the Fall 2025 Runways
Balloon pants are making a powerful return this season, cementing their place as one of Fall-Winter 2025’s most talked-about trends. Driven by the “effortless dressing” movement and a wave of nostalgia for retro 1980s silhouettes, the puffed, high-waisted trouser is reclaiming its spot in the wardrobes of fashion-forward women everywhere.
Recognisable by their high waistband and voluminous, cylindrical fit through the thighs, balloon pants strike a balance between statement dressing and wearable style. They aren’t strictly minimalist or maximalist — they simply offer something different, theatrical, and refreshingly bold.
Designer Labels Leading the Charge
Major fashion houses are fully behind the revival. Ralph Lauren presented rich brown balloon trousers styled with a matching blazer and heeled ankle boots, while Zimmermann offered a bohemian hybrid of balloon and harem silhouettes in versatile beige tones. Moschino leaned into the puffy aesthetic with pleated high-waist designs paired with track-soled boots, proving the trend can be both playful and polished.
How to Style Them IRL
Street style has embraced the trend just as enthusiastically. Grey balloon trousers are being worn with cropped coats and pumps for office-ready looks, while faux-leather versions nod to the bikercore aesthetic with blazers and square-toe boots. For the bold dresser, sheer XXL balloon-harem hybrids worn monochromatically create undeniable visual drama.
Whether dressed up or down, balloon pants offer a compelling case for embracing volume — and this season, that case has never been stronger.