Stirrup pants for women have a strap under the foot and are made from cotton or a combination of materials. They were popular in the 1980s, fell out of fashion in the 90s, but have recently made a comeback. They are often worn with long tops or oversized sweaters.
Stirrup pants are tight leg garments for women that have a stirrup-like strap at the bottom of each pant leg. The stirrup band, which usually contains elastic material, sits under the arch of the foot. Like leggings, stirrup pants are slim-fitting and are often worn with long, flowy tops or oversized sweaters.
Generally, the fabric used for stirrup pants is cotton or a combination of viscose rayon, nylon, polyurethane, and cotton. Although unusual, denim and satin have also been used as material for these pants. Colors can be found in basic black, blue and white, and many other solid colors. For fashionistas, printed patterns, including leopard and zebra prints, are available at thrift or thrift stores.
In the 1980s, stirrup pants rose to popularity. Along with big bangs, scrunchies (hair earrings), stud earrings, leg warmers, fluorescent spandex, and countless ’80s fashion fads, these pants have had their day in the sun. Many explain the popularity of these skinny pants to their ability to elongate the appearance of women’s legs. On the other hand, opinions to the contrary abound, citing the ability of stirrup pants to reveal and aggravate every flaw in a woman’s figure. Also, stirrups at the bottom of each pant leg can be problematic because they can lower the crotch of the pants to an uncomfortable level.
Definitely out of style in the early ’90s, stirrup pants have been relegated to the bargain bins of many thrift stores. However, the new millennium marked a recent resurgence in the popularity of pants. A retro 1980s craze started around 2006, and celebrities like Paris Hilton, the Olsen Twins, and Sarah Jessica Parker have been seen sporting the “in” pants. Also, rumor has it that Nicole Ritchie found some vintage stirrup pants in her own closet that she’s had since second grade. Stores like Gap, American Eagle, and Aeropostale were some of the first to jump on the fashion bandwagon.
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