Gauchos Are Back—These Editor-Approved Pairs From lululemon, Athleta, and Free People Are Easy Breezy

On sale for under $20, these gauchos are the pair to try first if you’re new to the style. They feature a fold-over waistband, so you can wear them low-rise or high-rise, and the subtle flare hem offers a modern take on the style. These gauchos are also available in 20+ colors and patterns, including brown, aqua, polka dots, and pink.Read More: Best Capris on AmazonThese knee-length shorts have a foldover waist and soft performance knit fabric made from 95 percent cotton and 5 percent spandex. While the cotton may not perform well during sweaty workouts, this Urban Outfitters exclusive style is great for lounging at home or running errands. Choose from gray (shown), black, brown, blue and brown stripe, or black and white polka dots.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowOur editors are big fans of lululemon’s Softstreme fabric with a peach-fuzz texture. The Softstreme pant comes in this cropped version for a gaucho-style look with a heavier drape. A continuous drawcord, pockets, and hidden card sleeve are all built into the pants.Read More: Best Travel PantsCrafted with TENCEL Modal for a buttery soft drape, these cropped pants by Athleta are perfect for low-impact workouts and stretching. Move through your yoga flows with freedom, thanks to the fabric's all-around stretch. The fold-over waistband sits just below the natural waist, and there are two side pockets. Note: This style is a bestseller, so backorders are expected to ship at the end of August.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowThe crossover, high-rise waist on this style cinches your natural waist for a flattering fit. Plus, they’re easy to pull on and feature two side pockets and an inner back waist pocket for essentials like cards and keys. Available in more than a dozen muted colors, these gauchos let you mix and match with your existing activewear tops.White piping details give these cropped pants a track-pant-style spin, together with a retro dolphin-cut hem. Unlike the other gauchos in this roundup, this one's fabric feels silky-sleek and lightweight, so it dries quickly when you break a sweat. Plus, the Journey pant is UPF 40+ and made from 86 percent recycled polyester. Two side pockets and a back zip pocket make these perfect for outdoor adventures.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowIf you’re petite or looking for something on the shorter side, this Free People style is a great option. The low-rise, cutoff pants feature a ruched waistband and a raw-hem bottom for a casual, lived-in look. Pair these with anything from a strappy cami to a baggy tee to a swimsuit.Sidney Lee is the Editor, Deals and Trends, for Best Products, Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, Biography, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, and Oprah Daily. She loves keeping up on the latest social media trends and viral pop culture moments to recommend only the best products to readers. Previously, Sidney was the Assistant Home Editor at HGTV Magazine as well as contributing editor at Food Network and The Pioneer Woman Magazines, covering home, food, style, and more. She is based in Manhattan, and outside of work you can find her trying all the latest restaurants the city has to offer.Shannen Zitz is the Associate Style & Reviews Editor at Women's Health, where she covers all-things sneakers and activewear. Previously, she was an assistant editor at Prevention. Shannen graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland with a bachelor's degree in English. If she’s not reading or writing, you can probably find her frequenting the skincare and makeup forums on Reddit or hogging the squat rack at the gym.