For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an animal print girl through and through. Even when cheetah and leopard got written off as basically Jersey Shore cosplay (derogatory), I stuck with them.
Now fast forward—cheetah and leopard print are everywhere again—fully having their moment—and I’m obviously thrilled about it! But even as a die-hard cheetah/leopard loyalist, I have to admit: zebra might be winning me over. It's taken over my FYP and the wardrobes of the most stylish people I know. And honestly? I’m here for it. It’s sleek, it’s unexpected, and it feels so elevated. H&M has pants that nail the print just right, so don’t mind me if you see me wearing them for the next six months straight.
Part of why I love these pants so much is that they’re not jeans. As much as I adore my denim collection (it’s honestly gotten a little out of control these past couple of years with every new cut and style), I’ve been craving something different—pants that feel a bit more refined and aren’t just part of the sea of blue we see every day. And these loose-fit jersey pants are exactly that. They’re lightweight, easy, and have that polished yet super easygoing feel. Oh, and can’t forget to mention the elastic drawstring waistband that lets you loosen or tighten the fit as you please!
The wide-leg fit is just right. It’s the perfectly baggy cut, and it pairs so well with all the trending low-profile shoes: thong sandals, torpedo sneakers, ballet flats, you name it.
But not gonna lie, the $20 price tag is what really sold me. In this economy? I had to double-check. So yes, consider this your sign. Grab them while you can, because they’re selling out fast.
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
