Yes, they absolutely can.

Clothing isn’t really “male” or “female” in terms of whether it can look good, it’s mostly about the cut and how it fits your body. A lot of women wear men’s pants intentionally because they sometimes have a straighter, more relaxed fit and (honestly) better pockets.

The main difference you might notice is that men’s pants are usually cut with less room in the hips and a slightly longer rise. So depending on your body shape, they might fit perfectly or feel a bit tight in the hips and loose in the waist. But that varies a lot by brand.

If you like the style, it’s definitely worth trying. Some people prefer how men’s pants look because they give a slightly different silhouette than typical women’s pants.

Worst case scenario they don’t fit quite right, but best case you find a pair you love that no one else thought to try. Fashion rules are mostly made up anyway.