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The 13 Best Linen Pants For Easy, Breezy Wear
The UV index has nothing on these.
Spring has nearly dawned, and while it may not feel like it quite yet, warmer days are on the horizon. As these warm days descend, we know you are going to start complaining about the heat, as you once did the cold. And we get it; it's hot, it's muggy, and the biggest gripe of them all, you still have to wear pants. Well, prepare to have your qualms dashed because we are introducing you to your sunny savior: Linen pants.
Linen pants are simple, lightweight, and the epitome of relaxed sophistication. Comprised of fibers from flax plants, linen has a very high moisture absorbency rate that makes it ideal for warmer climates. For temperate, humid, and unbearably hot days, linen pants are giving you a breathable, breezy fit regardless of the heat level. Many of our favorite brands are making a pair to get you through the hot times ahead. There's nothing these pants can't handle.
Whether you're headed to the office, the beach, or merely just to the couch to watch baseball, linen pants are there to keep you cool, comfortable, and effortlessly chic. So you better scoop one of these 13 pairs to beat the heat before it's too late.
Zara Linen Pants
Zara Linen Pants
This pair is ready to hit the office. Professional and sophisticated, and you won't be sweating your ass off on the subway as you head to work.
James Perse Lightweight Pant
James Perse Lightweight Pant
A crinkled linen pant is bringing all the beachy vibes. This relaxed and laidback pair is perfect for a day of seaside shenanigans.
COOFANDY Casual Trousers
COOFANDY Casual Trousers
As basic as it gets, these are the linen pants that you wear when you want to hit the beach, the clam shack, and then the couch. The baggier fit is extra roomy.
Todd Snyder Italian Linen Beach Pant
Todd Snyder Italian Linen Beach Pant
In five color ways, you can get a pair of these Italian linen pants to match every and all outfits. A slight wrinkle to the fabric gives a beauty quality to the pair as well.
Vince has mastered the linen pant. Made out of hemp, these pants are everything a pair should be: Breathable, lightweight, and fit for a king.
Alex Crane Bo Pants
Alex Crane Bo Pants
With a relaxed silhouette and comfortable drawstring waistband, these pinstripe pants are going to be heavily featured in your summer rotation.
Banana Republic Castello Linen Beach Pants
Banana Republic Castello Linen Beach Pants
Banana Republic manages to make even a pair of beach pants look damn chic. But you don't have to be at the beach to wear the hell out of these easy, breezy, relaxed-fit pants.
Aspesi Ventura Straight-Leg Linen Trousers
Aspesi Ventura Straight-Leg Linen Trousers
For a straight-leg option, Aspesi does it to perfection. The elastic waistband will keep you comfortable all day long, and in a rich, earthy green, nothing says spring and summer like these do.
Everlane The Linen Easy Pants
Everlane The Linen Easy Pants
It's in the name—these are an easy choice. They're comfortable and classic, with a tapered leg, deep pockets, and adjustable drawstring waistband.
Brunello Cucinelli Straight-Leg Pleated Linen-Twill Drawstring Trousers
Brunello Cucinelli Straight-Leg Pleated Linen-Twill Drawstring Trousers
With a straight-leg silhouette, these pleated linen pants are classy as hell. Brunello Cucinelli's high-quality construction makes these a sophisticated pair you don't want to miss out on.
Luca Faloni Lipari Trousers
Luca Faloni Lipari Trousers
In capri blue, these pants are begging to be taken to Monaco. When you get to Monte Carlo, slip on a pair of Stubbs & Wootton loafers for the perfect fit.
While known for its flannels, Rails pants are not to be overlooked. These laidback pants are comprised of a linen blend that is super soft to the touch.
Vilebrequin Pacha Drawstring Trousers
Vilebrequin Pacha Drawstring Trousers
When warmer weather hits, reach for Vilebrequin's classic trousers. You can dress them up or down, whether you're headed to a dinner or just plan to lounge about.
Why You Can Trust Esquire
We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great. Every product in Esquire’s round-ups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams.
When it comes to linen pants, you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear, whether that includes a vacation or a regular day at the office. We’ve had to go through a lot of trial and error, and these linen pants are the ones that are simply the best.
Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who and care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.
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