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Lululemon ABC Pant Classic Warpstreme Pants
Lululemon ABC Pant Classic Warpstreme Pants
Cut from quick-drying, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant Warpstream fabric, Lululemon’s much-beloved ABC Pants could easily become your go-to summer pants.
J.Crew Slim Dock Pant
J.Crew Slim Dock Pant
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This lightweight pant, complete with a drawstring, will make walking the humid streets a breeze. Combined the easygoing slim fit with the durable cotton and Cordura nylon blend, and you essentially have the perfect summer pants.
Uniqlo Linen Blend Relaxed Pants
Uniqlo Linen Blend Relaxed Pants
Made of a linen blend, these Uniqlo pants will take you from dusk to dawn with no fuss.
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Taylor Stitch The Morse Pant
Taylor Stitch The Morse Pant
A rugged pair of pants that can withstand some serious abuse, but won’t turn into a sweatbox when things heat up.
Bonobos Stretch Chambray Suit Pant
Bonobos Stretch Chambray Suit Pant
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Chambray, as the pants experts at Bonobos prove, is a sleek, sturdy, and breathable fabric that’s not just relegated to button-downs. And if you’re looking for something lightweight but formal, this sleek option is right for you.
Perry Ellis 100{2f721a9a84cd1ef3e64bf507ea0c8ab2bc235122c146c2a4cbd42268917563c5} Linen Drawstring Pants
Perry Ellis 100{2f721a9a84cd1ef3e64bf507ea0c8ab2bc235122c146c2a4cbd42268917563c5} Linen Drawstring Pants
Linen is essential for summer. These are lightweight, breathable, and cool, and honestly, you’ll be so comfortable, you’ll hardly notice the heat.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Lightweight Loose Jean
Abercrombie & Fitch Lightweight Loose Jean
There’s nothing worse than wearing thick, heavy denim in summer. These jeans fix that problem with a soft, lightweight fabric and wide legs.
Banana Republic Slim Linen-Cotton Traveler Pant
Banana Republic Slim Linen-Cotton Traveler Pant
Keep it classy, guys! No matter how much you’re sweating, you’ll still look charming in these slim, tailored pants.
H&M Loose Fit Linen Pants
H&M Loose Fit Linen Pants
With pleated legs and a wide fit, these loose linen pants are just begging to be paired with your favorite tee and sandals.
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Flint and Tinder 365 Pant
Flint and Tinder 365 Pant
The garment-dyed fabric and two percent stretch you’ll find in this Flint and Tinder cotton pant will go a long way in giving you the comfort and softness to get you through the day, week, and, as its name suggests, the whole year.
Relwen Flyweight Flex Chino
Relwen Flyweight Flex Chino
Flyweight and flexy, just like the name says, these breathe and move more than you thought a pair of chinos could.
Good Man Brand Jersey Hybrid Pants
Good Man Brand Jersey Hybrid Pants
Don’t be fooled by the low-key look: These are made from a highly breathable blend of jersey and tech fibers that’ll keep your legs feeling cool even as the heat waves dance over the asphalt.
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Todd Snyder Japanese Selvedge Chino Pant
Todd Snyder Japanese Selvedge Chino Pant
Wear ’em all summer. And fall. And winter. And spring. Then start the whole process over again.
Ralph Lauren Classic Tapered Fit Hiking Pant
Ralph Lauren Classic Tapered Fit Hiking Pant
Even the chino experts at Polo Ralph Lauren know that a good pair of climbing-inspired nylon pants is a solid call this summer.
Vilebrequin Pacha Wide-Leg Linen Drawstring Pants
Vilebrequin Pacha Wide-Leg Linen Drawstring Pants
You can’t spell Vilebrequin without “vibe.”
Jonathan Evans is the style director of Esquire, covering all things fashion, grooming, accessories, and, of course, sneakers. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son. You can follow him at @MrJonathanEvans on Twitter and Instagram.
Trishna Rikhy is the Associate Style Commerce Editor at Esquire. Previously, her writing has appeared in Vogue Runway, PAPER Magazine, V Magazine, V MAN, and more. She is based in NYC, but can probably be found wherever the strongest cup of coffee is.
Barry Samaha is the former style commerce editor at Esquire, where he covered all things fashion and grooming. Previously, he was an editor at Harper’s Bazaar, Surface, and WWD, along with overseeing editorial content at Tod’s Group. He has also written for The Daily Beast, Coveteur, Departures, Paper, Bustle Group, Forbes, and many more. He is based in New York City and can’t seem to find enough closet space for all his shoes.
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