The Must-Read Guide to Women's Summer Trousers
Struggling to find the right trousers for your summer wardrobe? Shorts are the obvious choice of legwear for sunny days, but unfortunately, they don't fit every occasion (or every personal preference). Luckily, there are actually plenty of other trouser types to pair with your favourite summer tops. From breezy palazzo pants to chic capris, let's explore our favourite trouser types for when temperatures rise.
What Are The Best Materials For Summer Trousers?
Material choice is oh-so-important when choosing summer trousers. You need something cooling and breathable to handle the heat.
Lovely Linen
Linen is a summer saviour thanks to its breathability and moisture-wicking properties. It’s a popular choice for tailored trousers in summer, as the cooling feel of the fabric helps the structured style to feel less stuffy in the heat. So, if you’re rocking a suit this summer, whether for work or a wedding, be sure to explore linen-blend options.
Cooling Cotton
Cotton is another summer go-to, and our collection includes breathable cotton capris, lightweight leggings and more to keep you cool. The hollow, fluffy fibres of the fabric allow air to circulate freely, keeping you feeling fresh through your summer activities.
Go-with-the-Flow Viscose
Loose, flowing fabric helps summer heat feel easy breezy. One of our favourite fabrics for creating flow is viscose, and you’ll often find it used in palazzo, harem and beach trouser styles.
Can You Wear Denim Jeans in Summer?
Summer’s arrival doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to jeans. Enjoy denim styles on hotter days by opting for light washes, which reflect heat, rather than dark washes, which absorb it. It’s also advisable to choose lightweight denim and looser, baggier fits to improve airflow and keep cool.
Our Favourite Summer Trouser Styles
Now we’ve established our favourite fab fabrics for our warm-weather trousers, it’s time to dive into summer styles and silhouettes.
Wonderfully Wide-Legged
As we’ve mentioned, looser and wider fits let air flow around your legs to keep them cool. So, embrace funky flares!
If you like to wear tailored trousers to work or special occasions, summer is a great time to switch to wider-legged tailored styles. This way, you enjoy a feeling of loose, summertime relaxation while still power-dressing like a pro! Simply combine with a flowy, lightweight blouse tucked into the waistband.
Feel the Flow with Palazzo
Go even wider and looser with palazzo pants and beach trousers! These boho-style trousers are made of soft, flowing fabric, creating the most comfortable, breezy sensation around your legs during your summer adventures.
As the name ‘beach trousers’ suggests, these trousers are perfect for your holiday suitcase. Wear them while exploring exotic locations, stepping out to try local cuisine or heading to a beach bar. They’re the perfect stylish travelling companion when paired with a cami and a shawl. Plus, they roll up easily to pack into your suitcase! Just see our holiday style guide and sudoku packing method to get the most out of your holiday outfits.
Because of their boho roots, these types of trousers are also fabulous for festivals. Grab a pair with a bold print or tassel tie to fit right in at the summer’s biggest music events. Our festival style guides can give you more Glasto glam ideas.
Classic Capris and Crops
Want some fifties flair in your style this summer? Enjoy capri trousers. This cropped style is perfect for when the dress code is slightly too smart for shorts, but you still want to celebrate your gorgeously tanned legs.
These trousers are longer and more fitted than shorts, often calf-length or just above the ankle for an ever-so-flattering fit. They look lovely with a blouse and sandals. Just add a silky scarf and oversized pair of sunglasses for a fifties film star look.
Laid Back in Leggings
What about a summer trouser option for everyday? When running errands or out for a walk, lightweight cotton leggings are a delight. Choose light-coloured leggings to pair with pumps and your favourite summer graphic tee. While classic black leggings might be a little too heat-absorbing for summer, a bright white pair will be perfect in the summer sun.
Casual Cargos
Planning a summer of adventure? For heading on hikes and enjoying the outdoors, loose-fitting cargo trousers are fab. You’ll love embracing army-girl chic while benefiting from practical pockets.
Practical doesn’t mean sacrificing pretty, though. Explore embroidered cargos for a feminine twist on the rough-and-ready look.
