THEor gap of 2026? It’s not on the skirt. Split pants are back, trousers with slits at the bottom, frontal or lateral, which divide tastes but have an indisputable merit: they make every silhouette more slender and every look more interesting.
Minimalist, subtly sensual, with that 90s allure that always pleasestoday, they literally rock. And they are rediscovered in black tailoring versions, in cigarette denim and even in suits. The secret to wearing them in style? Play with contrasts, enhance the shoes and let those few centimeters of opening do all the work.
Jeans with slits
In 2026 the split pants trend is updated thanks to new models: among all, the trendsetters’ favorites seem to be the cigarette or slim ones in denim canvas. Jeans with slits are also perfect for the eveningwith a leather jacket and sharp pumps.
Black slit trousers and a vibrant top
The classic total black split pants in Nineties style, tapered and characterized by more or less wide front vents on the bottom, are enhanced to the maximum by a contrasting colored shirt. An original blazer also works: to liven up the look, a tailoring jacket in multicolor tweed or with a special cut.
Black split pants are set off to the max by a colorful top. (Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images)
The best shoes for pants with slits
Of all the trendy footwear for 2026, pumps are undoubtedly the best to combine with split pants. The combo with split trousers is perfect because it highlights the instep and slims the figure.
Split trousers and pumps, the combo that rocks in 2026. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
Complete with vents at the bottom
The alternative to the traditional suit that retains all the elegance of the model: the black jacket and trousers suit with slits. Underneath, a white shirt or a lingerie body to add a very feminine note.
The suit with slits on the bottom, original and elegant. (Photo by The Hapa Blonde/GC Images)
The new models of trousers with slits from the fashion shows
The catwalks of the year confirm the return of split pants in style. As we have never seen them, from Miu Miu Autumn Winter 2026/2027: grey, elegant or sporty (thanks to the technical fabric variant), low-waisted, can even be worn with sneakers.
From the Miu Miu Autumn Winter 2026/2027 fashion show. (Spotlight Launchmetrics)
The splits become exaggerated at Coperni Spring Summer 2026: and the trousers almost look like a cut-out maxi skirt.
Divisive enough, but impossible to ignore.