Lightweight Summer Pants to Survive the Heatwave
The rundown you need on the most breathable and comfortable women's pants to rock during the hottest weather of the year.
Let’s face it–some occasions just call for pants. Sure, it’s hot. There’s a record-breaking summer heatwave scattering egregiously high temperatures across the United States, but some people just want to wear pants. Whether you like the way they look, want to seem more put-together for a special event, or just want to mix things up, here at L’OFFICIEL, we will be the first to say, you’re not crazy–in fact, celebrities have been spotted styling trendy, laid-back pants all summer long. Take Drew Barrymore for instance, who wore these oversized trousers on her show to achieve a disheveled, cool, and business-appropriate look.
But that’s not all–at the premiere of The Fall Guy at SXSW, Emily Blunt was spotted wearing these fantastic black, wide-legged trousers to promote the film which featured her and Ryan Gosling in leading roles. The festival, which takes place each year in Austin, Texas, was no doubt scorching but she pulled off the look comfortably thanks to the lightweight pants.
The most important factor in distinguishing between a good and bad pair of summer pants is the type of fabric. With lightweight cotton or linen, people will be calling your fits fire, with denim or khaki pants, you will feel like you are on fire. The fabric’s weave, weight, and how the fabric is treated, are all critical, but it’s also important not to forget that style comes first here–after all, summertime pants are going to bring you instant attention. Whether this attention raises eyebrows or drops jaws is completely up to you.
To help you along the journey toward the perfect pair, we’ve gathered some of the best, most comfortable, and most chic lightweight women's pants on the market. They come primed with elastic and drawstring waistbands that give wearing them the ease of athleisure, and don’t forget plenty of pleats to add some volume, mobility, and visual excitement.
These baggy lightweight pajama pants will bring a perfect milky white look to your summer wardrobe so you can soak up the sun. A leather drawstring adds intrigue to the garment's minimalist features, and you can expect no less than Louis Vuitton's typical elite and ethically sourced materials.
Monogram Tile Baggy Pajama Pants, $2,940, Louis Vuitton