Fashion Challenge: Wear Summery Linen Pants
There’s nothing more beachy and perfect for summer than a trusty pair of linen trousers. Although they’re pants, the light fabric and loose cut of these babies will keep you cool in even the hottest weather. You don’t have to visit the Bahamas in order to wear these, though: Linen pants are comfortable and classic, yet fashion-forward, making them the perfect bottoms for a college setting.
Dreaming of summer but stuck inside studying for finals? Linen pants are the perfect way to cure your landlocked blues. Read on for ideas on how to rock this week’s challenge!
Tips and Tricks for Rocking Linen Pants
- These pants are cozy and relaxed, but they don’t look lazy. They’re perfect for wearing to class, out shopping with friends, or to a fun day at the park.
- Linen is unique in that it will keep you warm indoors when the air conditioning is blasting, but will also breathe in hot weather, keeping you cool. That makes linen pants perfect to wear to finals–you’ll be comfortable no matter the temperature.
- Since linen trousers are usually meant to fit loosely, pair them with a structured top to keep from looking frumpy. Try a form-fitting t-shirt, cropped jacket, or a simple tank.
- It might sound cliche, but the reason so many advertisements feature women frolicking on the beach in linen pants is because these pants are meant for the seashore. They will protect your legs from harsh wind or sunburn while still keeping you cool.
- These basic pants look awesome with classic summer accessories like a fedora, summer scarf, or a huge pair of sunglasses.
Outfit Inspiration
Pants, T-Shirt, Sandals, Scarf
Linen pant are a good way to switch up the jeans and shorts routine many of us fall into come summer. Keep the look casual and cute by pairing the pants with a v-neck, gladiator sandals, and a summery scarf.
Pants, Swim Suit, Cropped Top, Sandals, Sunglasses
If you’re lucky enough to live by a beach (a pool or lake will do too), fickle spring weather can be combated with a great pair of linen trousers. Start with a swimsuit, and add a cropped top, sandals, and a pair of sunglasses.
CF Reader Looks
Ahaja Scott-Auburn University
I’m wearing khaki linen pants by MaxAria, a brown v neck tshirt from wet seal, and a green blazer I got from a local thrift store. I’m also wearing brown gladiator sandals from walmart and a thin cheetah print scarf in a bow on my head.
Does she look chic or what? For more of Ahaja’s sweet style, check her out here!
Rocked The Challenge? Send Us Your Pictures!
Did you wear a pair of linen pants this week? Before you change clothes, take a couple snapshots and sent them to fashionchallenge AT collegefashion.net along with your name, school, a description of what you’re wearing, any styling tips you might have, and the URL of your blog if you have one. We’ll feature your photos here to inspire other CF readers.
We can make you a celebrity overnight :)
Thoughts?
Do you own a pair of linen pants? What do you like to wear them with? What pieces do you like wearing to your finals to ensure you’re comfortable the whole time? What are you favorite things to wear to the beach or the pool? Leave a comment and let us know what you think!
Posted on on May 5, 2011 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Pants, Summer, White
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ola
love linens pants.
Kristina
I love my linen pants! I have two pairs, one in khaki and one in navy. They look adorable with a tank top tucked in, sandals or wedges, and a straw fedora. They’re super comfy and flattering too. Just make sure your top is fitted, so you don’t look shapeless.
Lauren
Yes! I’m moving to Jacksonville this summer so I’ve been stocking up on all the classy warm weather essentials: a fedora, white skinny jeans, a nice pair of sunglasses…I’ve been looking for a pair of linen trousers but haven’t been able to find an inexpensive pair that I like. Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll definitely be checking out the Old Navy ones!
Dana
i just got me a pair from VS, in brown.. shame i didnt think to get a more summery color’d pair.. they wrinkle so bad though.. still like em
Sam
LOVE the second outfit!!! Unusual but not costumey looking!
Natalia
Uf, I don’t really like them… I don’t think they flatter me
Kristie
Where would someone find a good, durable pair of linen pants?
Kellan
I LOVE linen pants. I have a pair of linen bermuda shorts too. Theyre really cool and comfy but i hesitate to wear them sometimes because they wrinkle so easily!
any tips for preventing/smoothing out wrinkles?
vera verita
Since weeks I looking for the perfect linen pants!!!!
I can’t find them, pleas help meeeeee!!!! In white :D
Chelsea Alise
Wetseal.com also has a few options!
Tricia
Just got a pair in blue, they are so comfortable! Especially since I don’t like wearing sweatpants. They’re great for a bohemian styled outfit, but they’re versatile enough to wear with other styles as well.
Great post guys!
Lindsay
I’ve loved (and coveted) linen pants since I first saw them on hippies and beach goers ages ago! I LOVE those pants from Piperline! I wish they weren’t so expensive. :)
Abbigail
I LOVE linen pants! I recently bought a beige pair at Wet Seal (for only $19.50!) and they are so comfy and cute! Wet Seal had a variety of colors ( and I also saw a ton in Charlotte Russe) They are also really versatile and look really nice for going out! :)
Kellan
just bought a pair of white linen pants at jcrew on sale! They are amazing!! I wish i could wear them everyday.
Brittany
I am a 24 year old female I got my first pair of linen pants from the body shop. I love ember but idk what to wear under them! I know it sounds silly but what do I do without looking silly?
Beth
I love linen pants especially in white and tan. They look great with colored, ruffled or textured tanks and simple jewelry.