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While some may count a range of billowing cotton dresses as their go-to look for the summer months, a certain kind of woman can't get by without a pair (or five) of very smart linen trousers. Tailored but relaxed, not too perfect but not too wrinkled, a great pair of pants in the natural fabrication says a lot about the lady who wears them. Add a simple tank, button-down, bathing suit, or summer blazer and you're instantly the intellectual beach babe, the bookish surf girl, the classiest gal at the pool bar. Or at least it will appear that way. Shop our favorites ahead.
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Go Wide or Go Home
The super-wide-leg style works well under a cinched-waist trench and with some heels for added height.
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Matthew Bruch Pleated Linen Wide-Leg Pants
We love how easily this wide-leg pair is office readywith a jacket or a beach party-worthy with a maillot.
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Faithful the Brand + NET SUSTAIN Sibyl Linen Wide-Leg Pants
Another great option that offers a slightly more streamlined silhouette.
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It's Okay to Slouch
A low-rise slouch and pleats add up to a very cool pair of trousers. Plus, we're always up for a pop of red.
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Altuzarra Cosmos High-Rise Linen-Blend Pants
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Altuzarra Cosmos High-Rise Linen-Blend Pants
Buy these a size or two up to achieve that oversized effortlessness—but with minimal effort.
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Forte Forte Relaxed Fit Linen Trousers
All these need is a perfect white poplin button-down.
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Just Suit Up
Up the ante in a full suit à la Aimee Song's '70s-inspired set.
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St. Agni Moti Cotton-Linen Wrap Blazer
The belt detail of this blazer makes sure your suit jacket is fitted in all the right places.
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St. Agni Sade Cotton-Linen Wide Leg Pants
Wear these trousers alone with a simple black silk tank for an evening out, or pair them with your cool, new coordinating jacket.
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Why Not White?
Leigh Lezark leans in to the inherent casual vibe of linen trousers by pairing her white ones with sneakers and a simple, but sequined tank.
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Posse Exclusive Ducky Oversized Paperbag-Waist Linen Pants
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Posse Exclusive Ducky Oversized Paperbag-Waist Linen Pants
The paperbag waist on this pair makes them ultra flattering.
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She Wears the (Linen) Shorts
Yes, yes, we know this is a trousers story, but one cannot escape the appeal of a great linen short. Bonus points if you wear a set—and pull it off with yellow cowboy boots.
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Deiji Studios The 03 Washed-Linen Shirt and Shorts Set
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Deiji Studios The 03 Washed-Linen Shirt and Shorts Set
This menswear-inspired set would be perfect with loafers and a gold chain necklace.
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Sleeper Ruffled Linen Shirt and Shorts Set
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Sleeper Ruffled Linen Shirt and Shorts Set
Or keep the idea sweet in something pastel and ruffled.
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Say It with Stripes
While we've been leaning in to the more tailored aspects of great linen pants, there's always the beach-ready appeal of a far more casual pair. Make it even more sand-and-surf with something striped.
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Lug Von Siga Maria Striped Jacquard Wide-Leg Pants
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Lug Von Siga Maria Striped Jacquard Wide-Leg Pants
These subtly whisper, "French Riviera"—our favoritesound.
Or skip the stripes and go straight for beach-pant vibes.
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Make You Jump
You can never go wrong in a chic linen jumpsuit. Bold orange accessories really let this one run when it might have only walked.
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This jumpsuit has subtle '90s vibes we can get behind.
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Zimmermann Poppy Belted Linen Jumpsuit
A slightly more tailored take on the linen jumpsuit look.
Kerry Pieri
Digital Fashion/Features Director
Kerry Pieri is Harper's Bazaar's Digital Fashion/Features Director. Kerry oversees the fashion vertical for BAZAAR.com, including launching digital covers, styling celebrity features, and managing recurring features including Brand Watch and My Life in Three Looks. In addition, Kerry edits the “best of” each season, from shoes to bags, denim and coats, and is consistently looking for shifts in the fashion realm to lend a voice. Kerry formerly served as the Editorial Director of StyleCaster.com and as a producer at Full Frontal Fashion. She lives in New York with her husband Steve, and baby girl Lila Sky.
