cigarette pants

Narrow leg style

Cigarette pants are slim, straight-leg trousers that taper slightly toward the ankle without flaring.

The name evokes the long, narrow silhouette of a cigarette.

Popular since the 1950s and '60s, they typically hit at or just above the ankle: She paired cigarette pants with ballet flats for a classic look.

silhouette

tapered

Gradually narrowing in width

streamlined · form-fitting · ankle-length · cropped · high-waisted · fitted · contoured · snug · slender · trim

fashion

haute couture

Custom luxury dressmaking

  • runwayPaved path for planes
  • designerOne who plans appearances
  • modSoftware tweak or admin

Audrey Hepburn · Mary Quant · 1960s · retro · vintage · mid-century · beatnik · Twiggy · youthquake · vogue

style

chic

Tasteful, current flair

polished · tailored · minimalist · understated · refined · classic · timeless · versatile · flattering · structured

styling

blouse

Loose-fitting upper garment

ankle boots · turtleneck · pumps · cardigan · kitten heels

garment

waistband

Garment's upper rim

  • hemFolded garment edge
  • inseamInner leg seam length
  • zipperToothed closure device

fabric · stretch · cotton · wool · denim · twill · gabardine · spandex · tailoring · stitching

Categories
Opposites
leg silhouette/width

cigarette pantsbell-bottoms

Flared-leg trousers

wide-leg pants · palazzo pants · flares · sailor pants · culottes

fit/structure

cigarette pantsharem pants

Loose trousers gathered at ankles

parachute pants · boyfriend jeans · joggers · sweatpants · pleated trousers

Family

cigarette, pants, cigar, pant, pantaloon, pantaloons, cigars, cigarettes, panted

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G