I have a confession to make. I might actually have a shopping problem. It isn't even summer yet, and I've already ordered my favorite summer wardrobe staple three times. You see, I'm such a picky fashion editor, and I insist on owning the perfect linen pants, so I had to try on a few styles for size. Every summer, it seems like every fashion person is sporting a pair of these breezy, lightweight pants, and this year, I need to be the proud owner of the best on the market.
What do I look for when buying linen pants? I've collected linen pants over the years, and there are a few things I consider when buying them. First and foremost, I pay very close attention to the quality of the fabric. Not all linen is created equal, and some brands will advertise an item as linen, but after a closer look at the description, I'll notice there's a bit more polyester than I'd like to see. The vision is 100% linen.
Fit is also important to me. It's easy for a pair of linen pants to feel outdated if the fit isn't exactly how it should be. Right now, I look for relaxed styles that aren't too loose or baggy but have more of a wide leg. I prefer mid-rise or low-rise because they feel fresh to me. But to each their own.
If you're shopping for the ultimate summer wardrobe staple, look no further than linen pants. Trust me—once you try them, you'll be as hooked as I am.
Straight from my closet, this is the best pair of linen pants overall:
I mentioned earlier that I purchased three pairs of linen pants before the summer season had even begun. Why? I have high standards, and sifting through online product pages doesn't have the same effect as trying items at home. I returned the other two pairs I ordered because they weren't quite right. This pair was exactly what I was looking for. The rise hits right at the hip, and it has the perfect wide-leg moment I'm after. That's why I'm calling this pair of Reformation pants a winner. You should expect to see me wearing them in a few short weeks in Miami.
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Workwear at its finest.
This is the best under-$30 pair on the internet.
Put me in a bikini now.
How pretty is this?
Who says linen pants have to be boring?
You could pack these for literally any summer trip you have planned.
I feel like a character from The White Lotus would wear these in a matching set.
Alex Mill knows how to do a good wardrobe staple.
Summer walks in New York City would be taken to the next level if these pants were in the mix.
White linen never goes out of style.
I need the entire look.
A dream come true for fashion people.
My summer wardrobe always involves one or two items from Faithfull the Brand.
This one is a winner.
If you prefer a baggy fit, these are for you.
It's the colorway for me.
This pair has me ready for a beach trip.
The perfect vacation pants.
I'm absolutely in love.
Nordstrom never fails me.
This is such an It-girl pair of summer pants.
I'd wear this set year-round.
Since the first pair of linen pants I tried from Reformation impressed me, I want to order this pair next.
You won't regret experimenting with prints.
My kind of summer work uniform.
I love a suit that can be worn as separates or together as one.
I'm all about these pants.
These look so breathable.
I'm not going to lie; I'm just a little obsessed.
