17 Stylish Pairs of Pants to Sport in the Heat of Summer
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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
Sheer Statement
Mugler Shiny & Sheer Tulle Leggings
Sheer Statement
Mugler Shiny & Sheer Tulle Leggings
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
Faux Leather
Gap Sky High-Rise Faux-Leather Cheeky Straight Pants
Faux Leather
Gap Sky High-Rise Faux-Leather Cheeky Straight Pants
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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
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
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
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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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