The black pants that triumphed in the 90s return in autumn 2026 in an elegant and very flattering key

Trends are cyclical and fashion tends to become nostalgic on a recurring basis. But this season is incredible: the references to other decades, specifically to the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s are continuous, especially to the last two. So much so that millennials have the feeling of living in a constant déjà vu.

And for an example we only need to take a look at the catalog of Zara, Mango or H&M (among other regular stores), to detect a pattern that we have already experienced for more than two decades: black flare pants with a low waist. A design with slight nuances in the silhouette – more or less loose – or in the length – capri or infinite length until it touches the floor – but with the waist and the minimalist aesthetic that so characterized the last decade of the last century. These are our favorites to pair with thong sandals now and ballet flats in fall.

Five black 90s pants that are coming back this fall 2026

At Zara we find such retro examples as this capri design with a fitted flare silhouette and very low waist, which combined with the flip flops and the halter top transports us directly to the end of the 90s and the beginning of Y2K. A design that we can combine in a more sophisticated way with ballet flats and an oversized men's white shirt on the outside. We have it for 19.95 euros.

Another black pants that seems taken from the past is this fitted one with bell and low waist from H&M for 39.99 euros. We would combine this with an oversized blazer closed with double-breasted buttons and a pair of stilettos Heeled to visually lengthen the silhouette.

The flare silhouette can be baggy and with a tailored trouser aesthetic, as H&M demonstrates with these pants that go perfectly with a leather jacket and matching belt. We would change the sandals for some flat ballet flats, yes. This proposal is one of the cheapest for 19.99 euros.

At Mango they bet on the boho aura of the early 00s with these flare pants with an extra loose bell and tight leg to create greater contrast. A design that goes from pearls to airy boho blouses, with transparencies and ruffles. We found it for 59.99 euros.

Finally, Zara adapts the classic pleated pants to this trend by adjusting the leg at the top, lowering the waist and increasing the bell from the knee to the floor. A design that goes great with a pair of trendy sneakers for a casual look and with high-heeled pumps and pointed toes for formal occasions. We have it for 27.95 euros.

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