Shoppers go wild over Kmart’s $20 ribbed split hem pants

Shoppers are in a spin after budget retailer Kmart released a pair of “luxe” pants that retail for a fraction of the price of designer versions.

An Aussie fashion stylist has shared a pair of “luxe” looking $20 pants from Kmart, predicting the affordable garment will sell out fast.

Sydney blogger Dani Katralis, known as @luxeandlemonade on social media, found a new addition to the discount store’s fashion line, stating she considered not sharing them because they’re so good.

However, in a video showing off Kmart’s new front split hem pants – which don’t appear to be online yet – Ms Katralis said she couldn’t keep them from bargain lovers.

A fashion stylist has shared a pair of Kmart pants that look ‘luxe’ and ‘chic’. Picture: Instagram/luxeandlemonade

She shared the $20 ribbed split hem pants online after spotting them in store. Picture: Instagram/luxeandlemonade

“I thought about not posting these $20 pants from Kmart,” she said.

“But I could never do that to you.

“Ribbed texture and high-waisted, they’re perfect for dressing up or down. But hurry, they’ll sell out fast.”

In the clip, which has been viewed over 36,000 times on Instagram and 3000 times on TikTok, the fashionista shows how she has styled the pants.

Teaming them with a simple white tank and chunky trainers for the day, she switched it up halfway through with a stripped jumper and trench coat.

“We don’t gatekeep here,” she captioned the video.

They’re ribbed and feature a split at the front. Picture: Instagram/luxeandlemonade

Dani described them as ‘perfect’. Picture: Instagram/luxeandlemonade

People were quick to flood the comments section, describing the outfit as “luxe” and “chic”.

“OMG need,” one said.

“Hanging to get some of these,” another wrote.

And someone else said: “Super luxe and chic outfit.”

Split front pants have soared in popularity in recent months, with other brands charging as much as $280 for a pair.

Catherine Wringe, a womenswear buyer at Kmart, told news.com.au the item “just hit stores over the last week and is off to a flying start”.

“Even though this style is very new for us, we are seeing a lot of love on social media with some great outfitting being shared,” she continued.

“Our customers are loving how comfortable and versatile this pant is for a extremely affordable at $20.

“What customers will, and are, loving most about this pant is how easy it is to dress casually with a great knit or shacket and trainers, but also that you can dress it up with a great shirt or dressy top, pop on a pair of heels and you’re ready to go from desk to dinner.”

Originally published as Shoppers go wild over Kmart’s $20 ribbed split hem pants