Allow me to set the scene. It's a warm spring sunday, and you're reclining in the sun, perhaps with a chilled rosé in one hand and a book in the other. What do you imagine yourself wearing? When I think of warm-weather dressing, the first things that come to mind are tank tops and sundresses, maybe you think shorts and sandals, but the one thing that doesn't appear in my vision is denim. Sure, jeans are the reliable, universal staple that just about everyone owns, but there are some scenarios when heavy denim just won't cut it.
As soon as the temperatures rise we need something, light, loose and airy, and if you aren't wearing a dress and not a fan of skirts, you warm-weather trouser choices might seem limited, but there is a classic piece resurfacing that gives an entirely different garment its time in the limelight, and it's one we don't give enough credit—the linen trouser.
Think about it. Pulling on a zero-fuss, no-iron pair of trousers is the ultimate in laidback lounge dressing. Far from the dated connotations we might have once had, linen trousers are elegant, understated, and billowy in the way that all of the best seasonal outfits should be. You could be sailing around the Amalfi coast, reclining on Bondi beach, or even shopping in the city centre, and a linen trouser outfit would still have the same impact. Whether paired with a crisp shirt, a ribbed tank top, or an oversized tee, there's nothing these trousers don't go with, and influencers and editors alike are breathing new life into this formerly shelved staple. Don't believe me? Check the stores. Everyone from Net-A-Porter to M&S is investing heavily in linen trousers this year, and it's no coincidence. This easy, breezy trouser is the lazy-girl hero we've been waiting for, and in order to help find the right pair for you, I've done a round-up of the very best.
Keep scrolling for 24 pairs of the best linen trousers to be found via M&S, H&M, Net-a-Porter and more: I promise you won't regret it.
How to Style Linen Trousers:
Style Notes: The best accompaniment to a pair of linen trousers? Why, a linen shirt of course. Just add a pair of trainers for casual-cool edge.
Style Notes: Easy to dress up or down, a pair of black linen trousers will work hard in your wardrobe. For a more casual beach look, pair them with flip-flops and a crochet top like Marina.
Style Notes: Just ask Olivia Marcus, linen trousers make a chic cover up, so before you reach for a sarong, don't forget to pack a pair in your suitcase.
Style Notes: A neutral trouser is the perfect base for layering up tonal colours, and I love Liv's elegant olive, sand and cocoa brown colour combination.
Shop the Best Linen Trousers:
1. Shop H&M's Linen Trousers:
The tailored silhouette is so chic.
A seriously versatile shade.
This pair comes in four elegant shades.
For a seriously polished look, consider the matching blazer.
These sell out every year.
2. Shop Net-A-Porter's Linen Trousers:
A classic pull-on pair.
I love this tailored pair. Wear with tan sandals, a white vest top and raffia bag and you have yourself an easy warm-weather 'fit.
The wide legs make for a seriously dramatic silhouette.
If you're looking for a full set, Deiji Studios has you covered.
The colour of this pair is unmatched.
3. Shop M&S' Linen Trousers:
I can never say no to a tailored fit.
This popular pair comes in 11 shades.
This is how you make easy pull-on trousers look so polished.
If your neutral linens are fully stocked, now is the time to play with some bolder patterns and shades.
I can't stop thinking about these trousers with the matching top.
4. Shop Reformation's Linen Trousers:
When the weather heats up, I'm always inclined to reach for crisp white to brighten up the rest of my wardrobe.
How to make linen look sharp.
This set is currently all I can think about.
Stripes are such a timeless classic.
All these need is a white tee and sleek sandals.
5. Shop Arket's Linen Trousers:
You just can't go wrong with classic black.
Just look at the puddled hem on this pair.
Arket has some great matching linen sets.
Made from 100% linen.
I'm immediately copying this khaki tonal look.
Shop Other Linen Trousers:
Celebrate the return of sunshine with this sunny butter yellow pair.
The silhouette of this pair is sublime.
Faithfull is a master at making linen look incredibly considered.
I'm so obsessed with the draping of these trousers. Better still, they come in 7 colourways.
For those drawn to bolder shades, you'll want to have this pair on your radar.
Take on the season's trending cut with this barrel leg pair.
A seriously sophisticated take on linen.
This brilliantly bold pair is sure to move quickly.
Ankle-grazing trousers always come back when the weather heats up. They're a great way to show off a statement shoe or sandal.
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