These Easy-Breezy Summer Pants Are So Cool

Summer: The season most of us prefer to avoid long pants. Truly, walking around in thick trousers while the sun is beating you down and the humidity is having a field day with your hair is not ideal in the slightest. But before you swear off all pants during the hottest months, hear us out. Easy, breezy, lightweight summer pants exist—and they're super cute. And yes, you absolutely need a pair in your closet! While shorts, skirts, dresses (my personal fave), and a fab swimsuit may be your go-to pieces during the steamier season, an effortless pair of warm weather-friendly pants will work wonders for ya.

Luckily, there are styles that'll feel like clouds on your skin, so you won't feel like you're actually melting before you even step outside. Think: breathable fabrics like linen, cotton, and satin! Let's be real: anything other than these materials (along with viscose and polyester blends!) probably won't mesh well with the relentless sun—so we’ve rounded up our favorite flowy bottoms, below. Srsly, the sweltering season is much easier to bear with these bright, printed picks.

Our top summer pants picks of 2022:

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From culottes to joggers, cropped pants, and wide-leg styles—not to mention pleated trousers and flowy palazzos, we've got you covered. Pair these 20 lightweight summer pants with just about anything in your closet!