If you want to elevate your style in the new year, comfy trousers should be at the top of your must-buy list.

I recently interviewed a bunch of fashion experts to get their take on which pants they consider suitable alternatives to jeans this season.

Over and over again, the pros kept coming back to one style: Trousers. I was shocked. Those formal pants that were once reserved for uptight suit-and-tie types are now “in”? Who would’ve thunk it?

But as it turns out, trousers are indeed this season’s must-have pants. Jennifer Lopez is among the trendsetters giving us a masterclass in how to make trousers work for any occasion.

She recently posted a selfie on Insta wearing a beret, a structured top and pleated gray trousers. And you know what? She looks trés chic!

I’m not a person who likes to dress up, and jeans are my daily uniform. But looking at JLo’s fit, I kinda want to try a pair of trousers myself.

The lightweight, looser fit looks like it’d be way more comfortable than tight, constricting denim, and who doesn’t love a piece you can dress up or down.

Pair the pants with loafers or heels and a nice blouse to keep the look elevated, or wear them with sneakers and a sweatshirt for a more casual, laidback feel. Yes, trousers are more versatile than you think!

Given Lopez’s status as a multi-millionaire, I wouldn’t be surprised if the trousers she’s wearing cost more than my monthly car payment. Luckily, you can get the look for (way) less with these finds from Amazon and other retailers around the web.

Nice dress pants,” one fan commented. “The fabric is very nice! Loved the wide legs. Love the pleats in front, very classic.”

“Honestly, I didn’t have high expectations when I ordered these wide-leg pants off Amazon. I was just looking for something comfortable and polished-looking for summer.

But wow, I was genuinely surprised by how cute and flattering they turned out to be,” another shopper added.