15 Pairs of Summer Pants That'll Make You Forget All About Your Shorts

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."

Shorts may be having a moment—and make no mistake, shorts are having a big moment—but even when the summer sun is shining and the temperature is blazing, sometimes you just gotta wear pants. You might be heading back to the office, or meeting the in-laws for the first time. Hell, you might just recoil at the sight of your own pasty calves (right there with you, buddy). Whatever the reason, you need some summer-friendly pants—something to match with a dress shirt—to pull on when the occasion doesn't allow for anything else. Because reaching for your go-to pair of selvage jeans or wool trousers will have you simmering in the worst way possible. Don't do it, dudes!

The only question is, what kind of summer pants person are you? Do you delight at the prospect of breezing around in some airy linen, quietly rumpling yourself to elegantly disheveled perfection by the day's end? Or are you more of a crisp cotton kind of guy? Maybe a nylon blend or an extra-breathable, quick-drying tech fabric?

You'll find all of those in the list below, in cuts that range from loose and flowing to tidy and tapered. Wear 'em with camp shirts or crewneck tees. Wear 'em with your trustiest sneakers or those new sandals you finally picked up. And if you don't feel like committing to just one vibe, you can opt for a little from columns A through Z and make the call on any given balmy morning. The great thing about summer style is that it's relaxed and up for interpretation. But sometimes, yeah, you do have to wear pants. Start here.

Want essential shopping tips on the regular? Sign up for Esquire Select.

Slim Dock Pants

This lightweight pant, complete with a drawstring, will make walking the humid streets a breeze. Combined the easygoing slim fit with the durable cotton and Cordura nylon blend, and you essentially have the perfect summer pants.

ABC Pant Classic Warpstreme Pants

Cut from quick-drying, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant Warpstream fabric, Lululemon's much-beloved ABC Pants could easily become your go-to summer pants.

100% Linen Drawstring Pants

Linen is essential for summer. These are lightweight, breathable, and cool, and honestly, you'll be so comfortable, you'll hardly notice the heat.

365 Pants

The garment-dyed fabric and two percent stretch you'll find in this Flint and Tinder cotton pant will go a long way in giving you the comfort and softness to get you through the day, week, and, as its name suggests, the whole year.

Flyweight Flex Chinos

Flyweight and flexy, just like the name says, these breathe and move more than you thought a pair of chinos could.

Linen-Blend Relaxed Pants

Made of a linen blend, these relaxed-fit, elastic waistband Uniqlo pants will take you from dusk to dawn with no fuss.

Straight Linen-Cotton Traveler Pants

Keep it classy, guys! No matter how much you're sweating, you'll still look charming in these slim, tailored pants. It helps that the linen-cotton blend is light and airy, too.

Lightweight Hemp Pants

Made from super-light hemp, these breezy pants are made for long, hot days where you just wanna be fashionable in comfort.

Slim-Fit Cotton Chinos

For a little added luxury in your summer rotation, reach for Tom Ford's cotton chinos. They feel as good as they look.

Matlow Straight Leg Single Pleat Pants

A rugged pair of pants made chic with single pleats that won't turn into a sweatbox when things heat up.

Irish Linen Gurkha Trousers

For when you're feeling classy—not sweaty—these linen trousers with an adjustable waist are here to save the day.

100% European Linen Drawstring Pants

Made from 100 percent linen—and shockingly under 50 bucks—these are the summer pants we encourage you to get multiple pairs of in different colors. Once you wear them, you're going to have trouble putting on any other pants again.

Lightweight Chinos

Don't worry, fly guys! Chinos are still super wearable in the hottest months of the year. You just have to find a pair that's lightweight enough to withstand the heat, like this classy pair from Bonobos.

Easy Pants

Like the name says—these are easy. They're breathable and breezy, and the elastic, drawstring waist ensures you won't have to deal with a too-tight waist in humidity and heat.

Bo Pants

Sustainably-grown French linen makes these stylish pants friendly for the heat and the environment...and your wardrobe!

You Might Also Like

• Kid Cudi Is All Right

• 16 Best Shoe Organizers For Storing and Displaying Your Kicks