Last year was the year of the Palazzo pants. This year though, if we’re betting on one trend, it’s the lovely tapered pants. These beauties have the ultimate power to lift your look from nay to yay in a split of a second. But what are they, really?

Tapered pants are the kind of trousers you’ll feel very comfortable wearing – think roomier at the top and narrower at the ankle. Indeed, their unique form can create a flattering silhouette, highlighting the right curves and showing off your thinner body part. What more could a woman want? The trick is to stick to bright hues, so as to keep in line with the warmer season. The Spring-Summer 2018 runways were chockfull of these trousers, from Louis Vuitton to Lemaire and so much more!

If you’re searching for a replacement for your average structured trousers, tapered pants are your go-to bottoms. Fun and free, you’ll be making your way in to spring in sheer elegance! Sift through the Photo Gallery below to view our favorite picks.

Cindy Menassa