These 17 Summer Pants Might Make You Swear Off Shorts
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Before you even start, I know what you’re thinking. “Pants...in the summer?” You’ve waited all year to break out those mini skirts and biker shorts. Believe me, I get it, but the fact of the matter is even on the stickiest, most sweltering days, you need a good pair of pants in your arsenal. What if you get a bad sunburn or forget to shave your legs? What if your boss has a no-shorts policy, or you run into an unseasonably chilly day? (Thanks, global warming.) Don’t sleep on the need for summer pants, because the last thing you want is to find yourself in a pants pickle with only your fleece-lined leggings or wool trousers to pick from. Below, find 17 of the most stylish pants to have on-hand this summer.
Drawstring Wide Leg Pants
Amazon carries this breezy style in a variety of hues to meet all your summer wardrobe needs.
Sizes: S-XL
Material: Polyester
Colors: 12 options
Drawstring Wide Leg Pants
$28.99
amazon.com
High-Waisted Cotton Palazzo Pants
Contrary to popular misconception, this laidback silhouette isn’t just for days at the beach.
Sizes: S-XXL
Material: Cotton, linen
Colors: 16 options
High-Waisted Cotton Palazzo Pants
$29.99
amazon.com
High-Waist Pursuit Trouser
I’ll shout from the mountaintops about these Alo trousers, which are made with a lightweight, wrinkle-resistant fabric that feels like exercise apparel, yet looks sleek enough to wear to work.
Sizes: XXS-XL
Material: N/A
Colors: Black, Anthracite, Espresso, Cosmic Grey
High-Waist Pursuit Trouser
$148.00
aloyoga.com
Crochet Pants
Summer is the season of crochet!
Sizes: S-L
Material: Cotton, polyester
Colors: Ecru
Crochet Pants
$39.90
zara.com
Shiny & Sheer Tulle Leggings
Sheer garments and going pantless are two of the hottest trends of 2023. Fortune favors the sartorially bold.
Sizes: 2-12
Material: Polyamide, elastane
Colors: Black
Shiny & Sheer Tulle Leggings
$690.00
luisaviaroma.com
501 Original Fit Jeans
You can still wear jeans in the summer, obviously, but I do recommend lighter washes.
Sizes: Waist: 23-34; Length: 26-32
Material: Cotton, elastane
Colors: 15 washes
501 Original Fit Jeans
$98.00
levi.com
Anessa Lilah Destructed Wide Leg Jean
The wider leg, the more room for a breeze. Dress smarter, people!
Sizes: 23-34
Material: Cotton, elastane
Colors: Blue
Anessa Lilah Destructed Wide Leg Jean
$249.00
paige.com
Sky High-Rise Faux-Leather Cheeky Straight Pants
If you’re looking to rock the leather pants look in the heat of summer, opt for a machine-washable style like this.
Sizes: 24-35; Regular, Tall, or Petite
Material: Polyester
Colors: Black
Sky High-Rise Faux-Leather Cheeky Straight Pants
$44.00
gap.com
On-the-Go Ankle Slim Straight Pant with Ultimate Opacity Technology
It’s the ultimate catch-22 that summer is the high season for wearing white, yet white is arguably the hardest color to wear. Spanx is making it easier with these 100 percent opaque sculpting pants.
Sizes: XS-XXXL; Regular, Tall, or Petite
Material: Cotton, rayon, elastane, polyester
Colors: White
On-the-Go Ankle Slim Straight Pant with Ultimate Opacity Technology
$148.00
spanx.com
Beca High Waisted Plisse Flared Pants
These are as soft and flowy as pajama pants, yet can totally pass for party pants.
Sizes: 0-16
Material: Polyester
Colors: 9 options
Beca High Waisted Plisse Flared Pants
$69.95
showpo.com
Smithy Trousers
Like a picnic for your pants drawer.
Sizes: 34-44
Material: Cotton, elastane
Colors: Green, Black
Smithy Trousers
150.00
rouje.com
Pink Bandana Pants
These pants make a great case for more bandana-printed clothing, don’t you agree?
Sizes: 1-3
Material: Cotton
Colors: Pink
Pink Bandana Pants
28500.00
arizonalove.store
Fizzy Pant
These are flashy enough to turn heads on a sweaty summer night out, but loose-fitting enough that you won’t have to peel them off your body at the end of the evening.
Sizes: 23-32
Material: Polyester, spandex
Colors: Silver foil
Fizzy Pant
$425.00
simonmillerusa.com
Artemis Parachute Cargo Pants IN BLUE
I’m naming parachute pants as the unofficial bottom of summer. (Just think of all that airflow!)
Sizes: XS-XL
Material: Rayon, nylon
Colors: Blue or white
Artemis Parachute Cargo Pants IN BLUE
$395.00
saksfifthavenue.com
Tahiti Cargo Pants
You’re going to need pockets on all those summer adventures you have planned.
Sizes: XS-XL
Material: Cotton
Colors: 10 options
Tahiti Cargo Pants
$138.00
freepeople.com
Freddie Wide Leg Linen Pants
A light linen trouser is your best bet for corporate dressing during the dog days of summer.
Sizes: 0-12
Material: Linen
Colors: Oatmeal
Freddie Wide Leg Linen Pants
$178.00
nordstrom.com
Jay Embroidered Wide-Leg Pant
C’mon, it’s summer—have a little fun.
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Material: Cream
Colors: Cotton
Jay Embroidered Wide-Leg Pant
$79.00
urbanoutfitters.com
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