HOW TO STYLE 2023’S NEWEST TREND: THE ONE-LEGGED PANT
It’s a new year which means new trends are taking the fashion industry by storm. This year’s trend: the one-legged pant. As seen on Rita Ora at the 2019 Soccer Aid fundraiser, this piece adds a daring look to your closet. Although it is labeled as a ‘bizarre’ fashion choice for many including Ora, despite the backlash it is surprisingly popular and sold out in most stores.
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Designers like Maryam Nassir Zadeh and Zachariah Fairfax are pushing the boundaries of fashion when it comes to their concept of the one-legged pant. This piece can be styled as a skirt overlaying the one-legged pant or having a high slit on one side. Fairfax has his piece selling on Nordstrom but grab it fast before its gone because it’s bound to be popular this season.
Source: Maryam Nassir Zadeh Spring 2023
It’s a bold and courageous move that many fashion trendsetters will be forced to try since it is catching on in the new year. Many can DIY this at home- just take your favorite pair of jeans or pants and cut one side for a way better price.
I wanted to try this look and see how the public would react which tests my personal style. I decided to cut a pair that I have had for awhile that are already worn and ripped to the seams which worked out pretty well. I simply cut off the side that had the most tears and then cuffed it to give it that Rita Ora look. This is how it came out:
I decided to wear this piece with a fun top to make it stand out even more. I paired the one-legged pant together with a statement heel to add some extra height and make it look extra dramatic. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised to see how stylish it looked regardless of the stares I received from strangers. I tested this look out in my college town which has a pretty warm climate so this worked to my advantage.
While shopping at the local boutiques, I noticed the glares on my back and some were even kind enough to let me know they loved it and asked where I bought them. Their faces looked shocked when I told them I did it at home with some scissors. Overall, I'm happy I stepped out of my comfort zone because it's something I would have never worn or thought of to try. It is definitely a look for the fashion trendsetters out there who want to mix it up and try something new.
The one-legged pant will bring an elevated look to your collection if you looking to up-cycle some pants you never wear or to change your style. It's sexy and courageous but brings a sense of uniqueness to fashion which I think this piece is screaming for.