30 Best Summer Pants That Are Comfy & Breathable

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Summer is all fun and games until denim shorts are involved.

Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.

Promising review: "I absolutely adore these pants! They are so cute and fit me perfectly. I’m short, so I do need to wear a small heel with them due to their length. They go great with so many of my tops. I get tons of compliments on them. And, they hold up great in the wash. No shrinking and no ironing needed. Wish I had these in more colors." —Sharon

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 16 colors/patterns).

Promising review: "Love these pants! They are incredibly comfortable with wide legs and a generously wide waistband that gently sits above the hips and belly. The material is silky soft, light, stretchy, and 'flowy.' They wash and dry beautifully, keep their shape, and don’t wrinkle. They are perfect for travel as they can be dressy or casual. They are worth every penny! There’s nothing not to like about these pants!" —Boje

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 20 colors).

Promising review: "These are the best pants I’ve ever bought online. They’re so comfortable, stretchy, breathable, and not see-through. I get so many compliments on them, too! Definitely buying more." —erica taylor gonzales

Get it from Amazon for $25.54+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 17 colors/patterns; clip the coupon on the product page to save 5%).

Promising review: "The most comfortable pants I've ever worn. I don't even know why I would bother wearing anything else. Fits great, silky soft, lightweight, and breathable. Perfect summer pants when it's a tiny bit cool for shorts but too warm for yoga pants or jeans. Purple is just as vibrant as the pictures." —tatianna

Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in four sizes, in extra long length, and 36 colors).

Promising review: "These are so comfy and great for summer. Breathable, thin, but quality material. I am getting more! They don’t wrinkle, great for travel. These have been my go-to pants all summer! Love, love, love." —Christine

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and eight colors).

Promising review: "Absolutely obsessed!! I want alllll the colors! They fit perfectly, so comfortable, and SUPER cute and stylish! I get tons of compliments on them. Excellent quality and light, breathable fabric. Since I’m short, they fit right at my ankle and waistline. You will not be disappointed!" —M. Keene

Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 24 colors).

Promising review: "As a plus-size woman, finding clothes that fit is a challenge and a half. Finding ones that fit and are both comfortable and look good is next to impossible. Like finding a unicorn. These are a unicorn! They are the single most comfortable pair of pants I've ever worn and fully intend to order more in other colors over the coming weeks and months. They fit perfectly, cling without being stifling, just enough to be comfortable. I cannot recommend these strongly enough. The material is so soft and breathable. They aren't warm, I'll give you that, so definitely wear them when it's seasonally appropriate, but so comfortable I'll freeze happily." —Danika Brennen

Get it from Amazon for $16.79+ (available in sizes XS–5XL and 31 colors/patterns).

Promising review: "If you want to accentuate your waist, but still have a lightweight, quality cotton pant, these are for you. I love the small waist, wide leg look! They are so versatile. I have them in four colors! Highly recommend." —J491d

Get them from Everlane for $98 (available in sizes XXS–XXL and six colors/patterns).

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Promising review: "Really beautiful, great fabric and good fit." —Patricia

Get it from Heartbeat Leather on Etsy for $38.93+ (originally $70.79+; available in sizes XS–7XL, or customized with your measurements, and 30 colors).

Promising reviews: "Soft and breathable. I love these pants so much that I bought a second pair; I bought them in black for work, and I find myself choosing them over all of my other (more expensive) work pants. I wound up buying the teal because in the picture it looked like a deeper, rich color; they're actually more vibrant and light, but I still love them anyway. Be sure to wear skin tone underwear; they're unfortunately a little sheer." —Rebecca Sarraga

"The literal BEST pants I own. These are the comfiest pants in the world and so easy to dress up or dress down with a knotted t-shirt! Super breathable, perfect for walking around NOLA on a hot summer night or wearing in the office on a hot Houston day. I have three other pairs in different colors on their way and hope they all fit the same😍" —Meredith Ugarte

Get it from Amazon for $16.11+ (available in one size or S–XL and 23 colors).

Promising review: "These are great pants, very comfy. I wore them in the car on a road trip. Kept my legs from getting cold with air-conditioner on and was light enough not to get hot. Highly recommend . I'm short waisted so they were a high waist fit and did not roll down." —Becky

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and 19 colors).

Promising review: "I got three pairs of these for a family trip to Hawaii. I wanted something breathable, more so than my cotton knit pants, but that would be OK walking around in. These are fantastic. The fit is loose, and I did order a size up since linen does not stretch. The drawstring kept them plenty tight around my waist, but the legs were baggy and breezy, which is exactly what I wanted. The inseam is a bit short. On the bright side, it does mean that when I wore sandals, the pants were not hitting the ground. They were perfect for the beach, colors were spot on, and they also looked perfect for walking around farmers markets. Quality is great. No, they are not see-through, but I also didn't get white." —Lark

Get it from Amazon for $19.90+ (available in sizes XS–6X and 11 colors).

Promising review: "If you are on the fence with buying these pants...just do it! You won't regret it. They are SO comfortable, and the slits on the sides make them breathable to be able to wear in the summer. I bought the white, and they are NOT see-through. Wearing flat sandals and the pants a little past my belly button; they fell right at my ankle. You can dress them up or down." —lnarthur

Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in sizes S–4XL and 17 colors/prints).

Promising review: "These pants were perfect. I bought them before a trip to Disney World, and they were great. Comfortable, good fit, and lightweight for the heat in Florida. So glad I had them. Looking forward to lots of wearing this summer, as I'm not a shorts-wearing person." —Nana

Get it from L.L. Bean for $59.95 (available in sizes 4–26, petite and tall lengths, and two colors).

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Promising review: "My new favorite pants! Suitable for hot and cool weather." —Christie Hackett

Get it from PrivateTailor on Etsy for $41.20+ (originally $102.99+; available in sizes XS–6XL, or you can provide your measurements for a custom size, and in three colors).

Promising review: "I love these pants! The material is so comfy and breathable, so I don’t get night sweats when I wear them. The only way they could get better is if they had pockets since I like wearing them all day!" — Deanna C.

Get them from J.J. Winks for $106 (available in sizes XS–XL, two lengths, and three colors).

Promising review: "My new favorite pants for summer. They are so soft, breathable, while the material is not too thin and not see-through. Effortless, chic, and comfortable." —Olga Lyolka

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 19 colors).

Promising review: "I'm a huge spacedye leggings fan; so I tried the joggers because they felt trendy and easy to throw on w sneakers or flip flops. I'm obsessed, I bought 3 more pairs and now live in them. Not as "hot" as leggings in warm weather bc they're looser so breathe a little better than leggings. So comfy and soft, beautiful colors!" —Carson M.

Get them from Beyond Yoga for $110 (available in sizes XXS-4X and six colors).

Promising review: "Love the style and fit of the wide leg Colette Cropped pants. I’m 5’3” so appreciate the petite option. Lighter weight linen makes them super comfortable." —HelloSunshine0330

Get them from Anthropologie for $138 (available in waist sizes 23-34, plus sizes 16–26, tall and petite, and eight colors).

Promising review: "Easy to wear and breathable. Fabric gives a bit so very comfortable fit. Great zippered pockets with room for your essentials, including your phone." —anonymous

Get them from Athleta for $69.99+ (available in sizes XXS-3X, in tall and petite sizes, and three colors).

Promising review: "With the oncoming summer heat, I desperately needed some lightweight capris that I could work and exercise in, and preferably something more breathable than the snug spandex-y workout pants I usually get. These are keepers! I was worried that they would be too harem-pantsy and low in the crotch but that wasn't an issue. I ordered my usual size of 2x and they fit great. I like that these have pockets and you can sort of customize the length by tying them at different points. They are very soft and breathable." —Emilie

Get them from Amazon for $26.98+ (available in sizes S—4XL and 13 colors/ patterns)

Promising review: "I was looking for some very specific clothing for my trip to Egypt, and these are perfect. They are loose and breathable and oh-so-comfortable. Just what I needed so I won't get sunburned but I won't get too hot, either." —M.E. Hemphill

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S—XXL and 10 colors).

Get them from Free People for $148 (available in sizes XS–XL and in three colors)

Promising review: "These pants are super comfortable, and the fabric is just the right weight—not too thick to be hot, but still substantial enough to feel good. Perfect for all-day wear!" —Kimberly

Get it from Amazon $19.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and in tons of colors/patterns)

Promising review: "I love everything about these pants! They are extremely thin, so they’re cool and comfortable even in the summer heat. They are extremely roomy, flexible, and flowy. The legs and waist are pretty big/baggy, but you can cinch them as tight as you want/need. These pants are a definite wardrobe staple. They go with everything. I would recommend to anyone." —Drew

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes XXS–XL and 20 colors).

Promising review: "Absolutely love these pants. The colors are great. They're very soft and comfortable to wear. I get a lot of compliments on how I look in these. Lightweight material, perfect for spring and summertime, while still warm enough for fall. Long with a wide bell bottom flare, they can tend to drag on the floor at times, but they don't hinder my walking in any way." —Deirdre W.

Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in sizes S–XL and tons of colors).

Get them from Princess Polly for $69 (available in sizes 0–12 and two colors).

Promising review: "I ordered three of these and they all fit perfectly. The material is breathable and lightweight, the waistband stretches comfortably, the pockets are deep, and the color is exactly as advertised." —Danely Rubeo

Get them from Amazon for $23.99 (available in sizes XS–L and eight colors).

Promising review: "Best flowy summer pants. I bought these last year and have worn them a lot since. They have held up well in the washer and dryer. I get so many compliments. Perfect for walking around in the summer when you don’t want your thighs rubbing together. They are so airy, you won’t be a sweaty mess." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $35.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 28 colors/patterns).

Promising review: "I’m writing this review on the plane as I return from a trip to Italy, and of course I’m wearing these pants! Purchased as a comfortable and cute option for a European summer, and wow, did they live up to my expectations. I wore them multiple times, dressed up and down depending on the occasion, and I felt great the entire time. The drawstring waistband was very comfortable. Will be looking to get another color." —Ashley B.

Get them from Amazon for $34.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 15 colors).

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.