Poplin Skirts Are Nice, But in Spring 2026, It Girls Are Wearing This Easy Pant Trend With Flip-Flops

It's time to book your pedicures because it's officially sandal season. Once you've picked your spring-forward pedicure color, treat yourself to the must-have flats trend: flip-flops. The next order of business is wearing your flip-flops in an elevated way. Yes, there are endless styling possibilities—such as with a poplin skirt or your favorite jeans—but the It girl–approved way to wear them is with drawstring pants. Case in point: Elsa Hosk's recent look.

While taking a stroll with her family in L.A. this week, Hosk was spotted showing off her chic maternity style. She wore a matching set: a stripe button-down shirt and drawstring pants. To finish off her outfit with ease, Hosk opted for suede flip-flops and a baseball cap.

Whether made from satin, cotton poplin, or linen, drawstring pants offer a unique blend of comfort and style that sets them apart from skirts or denim. They also have an easygoing nature that perfectly complements flats like flip-flops. Beyond Hosk, well-dressed celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Kaia Gerber, and Kendall Jenner all own the comfortable pants and have styled them with sandals for everything from exploring a new city to coffee meetings.

Inspired by Hosk's effortlessly cool spring outfit, keep scrolling to shop the best flip-flops and drawstring pants.

Shop Drawstring Pants and Flip-Flops

Banana Republic

Vegan Leather Flip Flop

Re-create Hosk's outfit with these tan suede flip-flops.

These also come in pink, white, light blue, lilac, navy, black, and butter yellow.

A great alternative to the $200 Christopher Esber flip-flops.

ZARA

Zw Collection Striped Pajama Pants

Elevated pajama pants? Say less.

Reformation

Jessie Thong Sandal

Reformation updated its best-selling flip-flops from last spring to include this black pair with a red insole.

Reformation

Zian Low Rise Pant

The extra-wide-leg design is very chic.

A staple in every fashion person's closet.

Still Here

Cool Wide Leg Jeans

These are denim, but they look just as good with flip-flops.

Madewell

The Iggy Thong Sandals

Already added these to my cart.

All The Ways

Louisa Drawstring Pants

Everyone needs classic black drawstring pants.

Margaux

The Deia Flip-Flops

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