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Paperbag Waist
Dokotoo Drawstring Wide Leg Pants
Paperbag Waist
Dokotoo 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
Palazzo Pants
Vansha High-Waisted Cotton Palazzo Pants
Palazzo Pants
Vansha High-Waisted Cotton Palazzo Pants
Now 38% Off
Contrary to popular misconception, this laidback silhouette isn’t just for days at the beach.
Sizes: S-XXL
Material: Cotton, linen
Colors: 16 options
Travel Friendly
Alo Yoga High-Waist Pursuit Trouser
Travel Friendly
Alo Yoga 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
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Romantic Crochet
Zara Crochet Pants
Romantic Crochet
Zara Crochet Pants
Summer is the season of crochet!
Sizes: S-L
Material: Cotton, polyester
Colors: Ecru
Sheer Statement
Mugler Shiny & Sheer Tulle Leggings
Sheer Statement
Mugler Shiny & Sheer Tulle Leggings
Now 40% Off
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
Classic Denim
Levi’s 501 Original Fit Jeans
Classic Denim
Levi’s 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
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Wide Leg Jeans
Paige Anessa Lilah Destructed Wide Leg Jean
Wide Leg Jeans
Paige 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
Faux Leather
Gap Sky High-Rise Faux-Leather Cheeky Straight Pants
Faux Leather
Gap Sky High-Rise Faux-Leather Cheeky Straight Pants
Now 51% Off
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
The Perfect White Pant
Spanx On-the-Go Ankle Slim Straight Pant with Ultimate Opacity Technology
The Perfect White Pant
Spanx 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
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Bright & Bold
Showpo Beca High Waisted Plisse Flared Pants
Bright & Bold
Showpo Beca High Waisted Plisse Flared Pants
Now 60% Off
These are as soft and flowy as pajama pants, yet can totally pass for party pants.
Sizes: 0-16
Material: Polyester
Colors: 9 options
Gingham Print
Rouje Smithy Trousers
Gingham Print
Rouje Smithy Trousers
Like a picnic for your pants drawer.
Sizes: 34-44
Material: Cotton, elastane
Colors: Green, Black
All Americana
Arizona Love Pink Bandana Pants
All Americana
Arizona Love 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
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Metallic Shimmer
Simon Miller Fizzy Pant
Metallic Shimmer
Simon Miller Fizzy Pant
Now 75% Off
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
Parachute Pants
SIMKHAI Artemis Parachute Cargo Pants IN BLUE
Parachute Pants
SIMKHAI Artemis Parachute Cargo Pants IN BLUE
Now 60% Off
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
Cargo Pockets
Free People Tahiti Cargo Pants
Cargo Pockets
Free People 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
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Office Attire
Reformation Freddie Wide Leg Linen Pants
Office Attire
Reformation Freddie Wide Leg Linen Pants
Now 20% Off
A light linen trouser is your best bet for corporate dressing during the dog days of summer.
Sizes: 0-12
Material: Linen
Colors: Oatmeal
Sunny & Stylish
Urban Outfitters Jay Embroidered Wide-Leg Pant
Sunny & Stylish
Urban Outfitters Jay Embroidered Wide-Leg Pant
C’mon, it’s summer—have a little fun.
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Material: Cream
Colors: Cotton
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Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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