Gender-Neutral Clothing: Unisex Pants for Couples Shopping Together A shopper explores gender-neutral clothing by finding unisex pants that fit both her and her husband, testing cotton chinos and cargo pants for comfort, fit and versatility. A writer is calling for gender to be removed from clothing after discovering that she and her husband can comfortably share the same pants. The couple, who have small children and love traveling, spent the summer testing gender-neutral and unisex pants to streamline their wardrobes. The search began after her husband wore a pair of her baggy Free People pants and looked terrific in them. She is five-foot-six and usually wears a women's size 8 or 10, opting for size 10 in the shared pants. Her husband is five-foot-11 with a slimmer build, typically taking a 30-inch waist and a 32-inch inseam. Because she wears her pants higher than he does, an inseam of around 31 inches works for both of them.Criteria for Gender-Neutral PantsThe couple prioritized comfort, light materials and a non-tight fit. They only considered cotton or mostly cotton options in the chino and utility pant category. With small children and a love of travel, the pants needed to be fuss-free and easy to wear on the move.Several pairs failed to meet their standards. One option looked fine but fit strangely, with a length that was too short, forcing her to roll them up and wear them with heels. The pockets were too deep, causing them to hunch over to retrieve items, and anything bulky created odd bulges. The barrel fit made them both look wide and squat in the legs.Another pair, similar to their eventual winner, had adjustable side tabs that her husband disliked because they served no purpose on him. Even though they fit both well, those pants will likely end up being primarily hers, working with flats and heels for casual days and the office.Top Picks for Shared WearShe is going through a cargo-pant phase and loved a pair from Gap that fit both of them well. They are baggier and more casual, with thicker material perfect for fall. Despite a barrel cut, they fit nicely without adding bulk to the legs.Free People cargo pants were very baggy and comfortable, explaining why the couple kept reaching for them all summer. However, the style made them unsuitable for work or formal occasions, though perfect for long, lazy days with family and friends. The pockets were conveniently huge, but on her husband they emptied out if he sat down. While a summertime favorite, they were not versatile enough to be winners.Another pair worked very well on both, with a relaxed fit that is a bit wider in the leg and light enough to wear all day.The Winning Unisex PantsThe pair they liked most are cotton and fit well, with pockets that are the right size, not too deep and not so big that things fall out when sitting. The pants are relaxed enough for travel while looking put together enough for work. She said she might need to get them in all the available colors.The experiment highlights a growing interest in gender-neutral clothing, where shoppers seek functional, comfortable pieces that transcend traditional men's and women's sections. For this couple, sharing pants simplified their closet space and proved that everyday style does not need to be divided by gender.