The Best Men’s Pants For Summer To Keep You Cool, No Matter The Temps

Todd Snyder’s effortlessly cool Italian Linen Beach Pants are polished enough for dinner but look right at home rolled up for a walk on the beach, thanks to garment-dyed linen, comfortable elastic waist and patch pockets. This pair comes in six understated colors as well as tall sizes for guys over six feet. 

Drawstring pants can sometimes look baggy and shapeless, but Faherty’s version has a slim, straight-leg fit and a flattering drape. They have a faux fly and three pockets (two slash pockets in the front and one buttoned welt pocket in the back)—and the 100% linen fabric is cooling and breathable.

Like most of Bonobos’ pants, this linen-cotton style is comfortable and office-appropriate. The drawstring can be worn inside the waistband for a more polished look, and the subtle tone-on-tone stripes and single pleats in front elevate the style. 

These easy-breezy pants have the soft feel of cotton but the sophisticated texture of linen, and the elastic drawstring waist offers a comfortable fit. At $36, you can buy them in multiple stylish shades—ranging from white to sage green—and they’re also machine washable. 

When sweatpants feel too hot, throw on these drawstring elastic waist pants, which are made of a soft cotton and lyocell (a type of rayon). And while they are cozy enough to lounge in, the straight leg fit and range of cool colors gives these pants day-to-night versatility. Also great: This pair comes in tall lengths, and sizes up to 4X.

Affordable linen pants tend to come at a cost: They are often thin, flimsy and prone to ripping. Made of a blend of linen, rayon and viscose, Sailwind’s linen pants are soft, yet sturdy and durable. They have a zip fly and button closure, and the drawstring allows you to customize the fit. (There are belt loops too, which seems extraneous in our opinion.) As for the fit, this pair is on the loose side and meant to be worn a little long.

These summery white pants combine the tailoring of jeans with the softeness of sweatpants. They have a slim, flattering fit and the stretchy cotton-rayon material has the feel of terry cloth. In addition to white, this pair is available in a preppy shade of faded red.

Peter Millar borrowed the stretchiness and comfort of their golf pants for these tailored five-pocket sateen pants, which look equally appropriate with a t-shirt, golf polo or blazer. They come in eight colors, including Cape Red and Tea Leaf, and a variety of waist sizes (30 t0 44). There’s only one 34-inch inseam length, though, so you may need to have this pair hemmed. 

These jeans are lightweight and garment-dyed for a lived-in look. As an added bonus, they’re also wrinkle-resistant so you don’t have to worry about ironing (because who wants to deal with that in summer?) Fit note: These pants run a little small, so size up if you’re in between waist sizes.

In summery shades of pistachio, tan and white, these exquisitely tailored trousers are made from 100% soft brushed French linen (which explains the high price tag) and the fit is sharp and modern. Pair them with a blazer or button down for a polished look.

These linen trousers may look like typical work pants (they have a slim, streamlined fit and modern flat front), but they’re lined only to the knee, which give them an airy feel. Wear them to the office or out to drinks this summer. 

This pair is made with a similarly soft fabric as H&M’s Regular Fit Linen Blend Pants, but finished with a zip fly with concealed hook-and-eye fastening like traditional trousers. This creates a dressier, streamlined look, and if you want a slimmer fit, we suggest you size down a bit.