These 17 Summer Pants Might Make You Swear Off Shorts

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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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