<code></code>No shorts, no problem—these five pant styles have summer, and your legs, covered.

Every summer, the same assumption resurfaces, that it’s time to jump back into shorts, the piece that feels like an “obvious” answer to the heat. But for many people who simply don’t like how shorts fit or feel, the season can start to feel a bit daunting when it doesn’t have to be.&nbsp;
The good news is that shorts were never the only answer to hot weather. There are plenty of fabrics and silhouettes that work with the weather and not against it—and avoid asking anyone to bare their legs. Pants also tend to go further than shorts do, sliding easily from a day out and about, into dinner or the office without a second thought, something shorts can rarely pull off.
And once you start looking, the options are actually pretty good. Some of these pants have been summer staples for decades, and others are having a moment right now, but all of them do what shorts do, minus the shorts.&nbsp;
Below are five full-length (or just nearly) pant trends that keep the heat out and the styling in, perfectly tailored for all you anti-shorts girls out there.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Pantaloons</h2>

Rooted in old riding and military trousers, the silhouette has been reworked by designers like Jacquemus and The Row into something looser, breezier, and far less structured than its origins. The popularity of pantaloons this summer has proven that not all styles of them have to fit the berries-and-cream aesthetic, and can look just as at home in a minimalist all-black or all-white outfit as they do elsewhere. With a simple lace trim along the bottom and an oversized fit, these bloomer-esque pants can perfectly pair with summer’s trending flip-flop heel or a pop of color sandal to round out an outfit that is equally playful and put-together.

These lean straight into the bloomer silhouette with a relaxed, oversized fit and a lace-trimmed gem that keeps things feeling soft rather than costume-y. They’re an easy entry point into the pantaloon trend if you want something casual enough for everyday wear.
Free People Forever Young Bloomer Pants, $98, <a href="https://www.freepeople.com/shop/forever-young-bloomer-pants/?color=013&amp;type=REGULAR&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Free People</a>

Forever Young Bloomer Pants by Free People

Free People

A dressier take on pantaloons, this pair uses a light silk charmeuse and a cropped silhouette to bring pantaloons into the evening wear territory. The balloon shape still delivers the volume and movement of the style with a little more polish.&nbsp;
Chloé Fluid pleated pants in silk charmeuse, $2,250, <a href="https://www.chloe.com/en-us/p/ready-to-wear/trousers/CH25UPA064456I0.htmlhttps://www.chloe.com/en-us/p/ready-to-wear/trousers/CH25UPA064456I0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chloé</a>

Fluid pleated pants in silk charmeuse

Chloé

Staud’s version strips the trend down to its most wearable form, done in solid black with a cleaner, minimal cut. It’s the pick for anyone who wants the breezy fit of pantaloons without anything too ornate.
Staud Renzo Pant, $295, <a href="https://staud.clothing/products/renzo-pant-black" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Staud</a>

Renzo Pant by Staud

Staud

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Linen Pants</h2>

Linen has moved well past its beachy, vacation-only reputation, and this summer, the fabric is showing up in tailored trousers and structured cuts that suit both office and personal occasions. Current versions lean neutral, with common shades of oatmeal and white, styled monochromatically to play into this summer’s love for white-on-white outfits.&nbsp;

A pop of color and a cool, wavy texture take these simple linen pants and turn them into the perfect pink addition to your summer wardrobe.
Giorgio Armani Crushed-effect linen jersey trousers, $3,395, <a href="https://www.armani.com/en-us/giorgio-armani/crushed-effect-linen-jersey-trousers-cod-GW003322-AF25468-U4229/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giorgio Armani</a>

Crushed-effect linen jersey trousers by Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

A relaxed style, closely aligned with their beachy origins, this pair comes in a soft cream tone with an easy pull-on waist that makes it as comfortable as it looks. The straight-leg cut keeps is vcersatile enough to dress up or down.&nbsp;
Citizens of Humanity Aurora Pull On Pant, $258, <a href="https://www.revolve.com/citizens-of-humanity-aurora-pull-on-pant-in-cream/dp/CITI-WP181/?d=Womens&amp;page=1&amp;lc=22&amp;plpSrc=%2Fr%2FBrands.jsp%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.revolve.com%2Fcontent%2Fproducts%2Feditorial%3Flistname%3Dlinen-pants-cfy%26cplid%3D63756%26d%3DWomens%26prettyPath%3D%252Fr%252FEditorials.jsp%26searchsynonym%3Dwhite%2520linen%2520pant%26color%3Dwhite%26sortBy%3Dfeatured%26productsPerRow%3D4%26preLoadCategory%3D%26preLoadDesigner%3D%26lazyLang%3Den%26lazyCountryCode%3DUS%26lazyCurrency%3DUSD%26_%3D1783354347770&amp;itrownum=6&amp;itcurrpage=1&amp;itview=05" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Citizens of Humanity</a>

Aurora Pull On Pant by Citizens of Humanity

Citizens of Humanity

This carries linen’s full relaxed reputation, and being crisp white makes it an easy match for the season’s monochrome moment.
Everlane Wide Leg Drawstring Pant in Linen, $128, <a href="https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-wide-leg-drawstring-pant-in-linen-white" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Everlane</a>

Wide Leg Drawstring Pant in Linen by Everlane

Everlane

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Sheer Pants</h2>

Sheer fabric owes much of its fashion cachet to the slip dresses and lingerie-inspired looks of the 1990s, when designers first started using transparency as a style factor. The same idea has made its way into legwear, with sheer trousers now showing up on runways and street style alike, styled under longer-hemmed tops, over solid-colored shorts, and in about a million other ways. Seen this year in balloon-cuts and semi-sheer styles, this pant provides the visual lightness of bare legs but with a bit more coverage—and a fun outfit texture to toy around with.

This pant leans into playful, with a lagoon-blue tone that keeps the sheer trend colorful and unique.&nbsp;
Campbell and Kramer Hadley Pant in Lagoon, $210, <a href="https://campbellandkramer.com/products/hadley-pant-in-lagoon?variant=54177461567763" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Campbell and Kramer</a>

Hadley Pant in Lagoon by Campbell and Kramer

Campbell and Kramer

Done in fluid black viscose, this pair has real drape that moves the second you walk, and is an easy nod to the trend’s slip dress roots without going full transparent.
Aflalo Pant in Viscose, $690, <a href="https://aflalonyc.com/products/lolana-pant-black-viscose?variant=49580090097911" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aflalo</a>

Lolana Pant in Viscose by Aflalo

Aflalo

Organiza gives this pair a crisp feel that sets it apart from the flowier alternatives. If the trend still feels like a stretch for you, this is the more tailored entry point.&nbsp;
Rag &amp; Bone Atlas Organza Pant, $348, <a href="https://www.rag-bone.com/p/atlas-organza-pant-RABG26P7MSW.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rag &amp; Bone</a>

Atlas Organza Pant by Rag & Bone

Rag & Bone

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Silk Pants</h2>

There’s nothing more chic than a black silk pant, which is probably why Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, among many others, have been spotted wearing them around town. Silk pants solve summer’s least glamorous problem, which is that fabric clings when skin is warm. Silk’s natural fibers regulate temperature better than most synthetics and rarely stick the way polyester does, which makes silk trousers one of the most comfortable options in this list, despite looking the most formal. You can tone down the fancy with a basic t-shirt or ribbed tank, but for a real spice, try a matching silk top with plenty of accessories to maximize visual interest and let your personality lead.

A clean silhouette that keeps the focus on the silk’s natural sheen rather than any extra detailing. Simple enough to build an entire outfit around.
SRG Atelier Mireille Pant, $350,&nbsp;<a href="https://srg-atelier.com/products/mireille-pant?variant=46067306463420" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SRG Atelier</a>

Mireille Pant by SRG Atelier

SRG Atelier

The high waist gives this pair a more put-together line, especially when tucked with a fitted top. It’s a versatile option that suits both daytime and dinner.
Gael the Label Silk Pants High-Waist, $461, <a href="https://yaelthelabel.com/products/silk-pants?_pos=1&amp;_sid=61c7c9a5d&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yael the Label</a>

Silk Pants High-Waist by Yael the Label

Yael the Label

True to its name, no extra explanation needed, this is the no-frills version of silk pants, a straightforward black pair built to be worn on the regular.
Amina Concept Silk Pants, $258, <a href="https://www.almina-concept.com/products/silk-pants-1?variant=46198100721916" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Almina Concept</a>

Silk Pants by Almina Concept

Almina Concept

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Culottes</h2>

Fashion and culottes are having the ultimate summer fling, and are proof that a good silhouette never really disappears; it just waits for its moment to come back around. This summer’s revival leans cropped and wide-legged, a departure from the more fitted version the style is known for. Made in nearly every blend and worn on every occasion, culottes are anything but a one-note trend.

The antiqued navy tone gives this pair a slightly vintage feel, a good option for anyone easing into culottes without going full statement piece.
Damson Madder Lotta Culotte, $180, <a href="https://damsonmadder.com/en-us/products/lotta-culotte-antiqued-navy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Damson Madder</a>

Lotta Culotte by Damson Madder

Damson Madder

Cut in black, this pair leans dressier than most culottes on the market. It works just as well under a blazer as it does with a simple tank.
Favorite Daughter The Nicole Culotte, $248, <a href="https://shopfavoritedaughter.com/products/the-nicole-culotte-black?variant=52601947750763&amp;tw_source=google&amp;tw_adid=784702753627&amp;tw_campaign=23274010962&amp;tw_kwdid=pla-294357560067&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23274010962&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABxRQtLE59yIiExZVRyoud4imOzQE&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwpK3SBhASEiwAtV1SPErSeazrcROddex1GFqh7IXIEYa3npK1l3KXt53oTcGK2Drf7z-NYhoCIqUQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Favorite Daughter</a>

The Nicole Culotte by Favorite Daughter

Favorite Daughter

In a burgundy colorway, this proves culottes don’t have to remain neutral in tone. The linen fabric keeps it relaxed, even in a color this rich.
Cos Linen Culottes, $110, <a href="https://www.cos.com/en-us/women/womenswear/trousers/linen/product/linen-culottes-burgundy-1321200001" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cos</a>

Linen Culottes by Cos

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