The silk pants trend has been something of a slow burn. Earlier this summer, I spotted the luxe, high-shine bottoms here and there on Instagram, but I wouldn’t say there was a full-on craze—until now.

Let's be honest - even the best jeans can get boring when you've worn them a hundred times in a row. At some point, staring into your closet becomes a "there has to be something else" moment. Enter ...

Below, try the comfy, yet elevated bottoms for yourself, with five silky-soft pants to shop—and with tips on how to style them. 100-percent silk for under-$100 is a no-brainer purchase. These come in ...