While the catwalks are great places to source outfit ideas and spot trends the sidewalks are equally inspiring. During the Spring 2012 fashion shows, it seemed all the top editors, buyers and bloggers (save the always staid Anna Wintour) were seen sporting luxe printed wide leg trousers. While the pants – in silk, jacquard and satin – were seen on the Celine, Dries Van Noten and Ralph Lauren runways, it seems the style set chose the death throes of summer and the first crisp days of fall to sport these long, billowy pyjama pants. Both comfort and style in one chic package? I’m in.

Whether you’re looking for a dramatic pair of printed pants or would like something a little less conspicuous (à la vintage pyjama pant) we’ve got options for you. Happy shopping!

1. Style inspiration, images courtesy of (from left to right): Vogue.com, Style.com and The Sartorialist.

2. See by Chloé Small Flowers crepe pants ($595), at Net-A-Porter.

3. Etro printed envers satin trousers ($474), available at Luisa Via Roma.

4. Forever 21 Flora paisley pant ($23)

5. Topshop Oriental floral pyjamas with top included ($45)

By: Septembre Anderson, Toronto

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