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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Brooke Knappenberger

It Girls Are Replacing Their Blue Jeans With Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy-Approved Khaki Pants

Carolyn bessette kennedy with black border and fashion week attendees wearing khaki pants on white background.

Nine times out of 10, you can find me in a pair of jeans. Recently, though, I've been getting a little bored with my go-to outfit formula. Maybe it's a bad case of shoppies, but I've been itching to try a fresh pants trend. It seems like I'm not the only one—It girls have been swapping their blue jeans for khaki-colored styles over the last few months. Perhaps it's the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy effect (we're all watching Love Story, right?), who famously wore khaki pants throughout the '90s.

When Bessette-Kennedy wasn't in her favorite Levi's jeans, she often wore khakis. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

While traditional khakis are typically made from cotton twill, 2026's version of the spring trend is less about the material and more about the distinct earth-tone color, adding more styling possibilities than ever before. You can go casual with baggy khaki denim, sneakers, and a simple T-shirt. On the flip side, pointed-toe kitten heels and a lightweight knit add polish, creating a spring-ready work outfit. And for an in-between look: khaki straight-leg jeans with high-vamp flats and a leather jacket. With the styling wheels in my head turning, all that's left to do is to get a pair for myself. Ahead, I've found plenty of options of camel-hued denim and trousers at Nordstrom and Gap to add to your spring wishlist.

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