Katie Holmes' Chanel Pants Cost $4,050, but You Can Get Similar Styles with the Same Springy Detail from $25

Split-hem pants are a cute choice for transition weather

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Katie Holmes is ready for warmer weather.

At an opening party for the new Chanel 5th Avenue jewelry flagship in New York City, the actress showed us exactly how to begin transitioning pants for spring with a pair of wide-leg, split-hem bottoms.Holmes properly repped the brand in a deep V-neck black cashmere cardigan layered over an elegant lace bralette. She paired the look with $4,050 Chanel cashmere wide-leg pants that have a split hem, along with a Chanel quilted handbag and white and black shoes.

Wide-leg pants are a popular Hollywood trend, worn by Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, and more stars this winter. Adding a split hem makes the silhouette spring- and summer-ready — the ankle slit not only makes pants more breathable, but it also allows you to show off your shoes.

For those looking to begin transitioning their closet with more breezy items, keep reading for stylish split-hem pants from Amazon, Spanx, Nordstrom, and more that start at just $25.

Snap up a pair of split-hem pants for as little as $25 at Amazon thanks to an on-site coupon. These -

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extra baggy pants have a wide-leg silhouette for a more casual look, and the slit at the hem can be knotted to make them even more breathable. The waist is elastic, so it hugs the hips, and the pants are button- and zipper-less. They have two side pockets, come in 19 colors like brown, black, and pink, and are machine-washable.

If you want a more elegant pair of split-hem pants, consider adding this option from Spanx to your cart. These wide-leg pants are made with Spanx’s premium ponte fabric, which offers four-way stretch. They don’t have buttons or zippers — just pull on and go — and they’re available in sizes XS to 3XL. Bonus: They have hidden core shaping technology at the waist.

Flare is another pants style stars like Reese Witherspoon have embraced lately. Combine two trends with these Split Hem Ponte Pants by Dkny — they’re made with soft ponte fabric that helps enhance your shape. They have a tighter fit at the thighs and a flared hem for a leg-elongating effect. The machine-washable bottoms have front slant pockets as well as back welt pockets.

Split-hem pants offer great coverage plus more breathability compared to a standard pair of jeans. Read on for more of our favorite spring-ready styles.

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