The Best Linen Pants for Men will Keep you Easy and Breezy All Summer Long (2024)

best overall

Wythe Pleated Cotton Linen Twill Chino

Completely devoted to everything they make, Wythe created pleated linen pants are inspired by US Military chino for a look that’s just effortlessly timeless. The slub-twill fabric is made from a linen-cotton blend that breathes really well and can easily dress up or down.

BEST FABRIC

Todd Snyder Italian Linen Gurka Trouser

Todd Snyder’s take on the linen pant is of the moment, melding a combination of vintage, British military-style pleated pants with Italian linen. The resulting trouser rests higher on the waist with a self-belted cumme*rbund and that breezy linen construction. The overall polished look and feel can elevate a simple basic tee shirt or make a dress shirt and sport coat feel even more polished, thanks to its elevated and elegant look.

BEST BUDGET

Uniqlo Linen Blend Relaxed Pants

Uniqlo makes some of the best basics around, combining quality with affordability for all. Their linen blend pants are a good way to get the benefits of linen alongside the comfort of cotton. The hybrid construction ensures they won’t wrinkle too much either, and there are a handful of colors to choose from to suit your style and outfit needs accordingly.

BEST Suit Separates

J. Crew Garment-Dyed Cotton-Linen Blend Chino Pant

There’s a solid chance you can walk into your local mall, hit J. Crew, and walk out with these garment-dyed cotton-linen blended chinos. Big but not oversized and not slim enough to feel like your legs are caught in sausage casings, these chinos are technically part of J. Crew’s suiting, but the khaki is such a versatile color that it works well with every piece of clothing you already have in your dresser without worry.

BEST CASUAL

Everlane Linen Easy Pant

If you’re looking for linen pants that are super casual, may we introduce you to the Everlane Easy pant? With a drawstring waist that evokes feelings of sleep pants, these are structured enough to wear to a summer party or, depending upon how you style them, even to the office on a blisteringly hot day. Just think of them as basically sweatpants but for the summer instead of the winter.

Best Jeans Substitute

Billy Reid Cotton Linen 5-Pocket Pant

Billy Reid’s linen pants have more in common with your favorite pair of jeans than they do a traditional pair of linen pants, which makes them really easy to style and even easier to wear. With a bit of stretch to them, they won’t cling to your body if you get sweaty, and the garment-dyed finish makes them look like you’ve worn them for years and years.

best brand you should know

Casatlantic “Safi Pant”

Casatlantic draws on vintage looks from the 1960s French Riviera for their silhouettes, so what’s old is new again. With a high waist, larger cut, and stylish accents like the tab adjusters, the “Safi” pant feels both retro and modern at the same time. Not the mention, the pleats give it an added touch of sophistication that will make these your new go-to for dressier occasions.

BEST Luxe Pair

Drake’s Irish Linen Flat Front Trousers

Like a Transformer, there’s slightly more than meets the eye when it comes to Drake’s flat-front linen pants. The subtle texture you’ll find in their woven linen is worth every penny of this splurge pick. Not to mention the over hue of the trousers themselves, which were dyed in Ireland for a slightly tailored (but not too slim) fit.

EXPERT PICK

Alex Crane Bo Pants

Megan Collins, of Style Girlfriend, recommends linen pants from Alex Crane. “They feel like your favorite pajama pants but look good enough to wear to summer events ranging from a backyard barbecue to a wedding on the beach,” she says. “Side note: you might want to size up as they run relatively slim.”

EXPERT PICK

Husbands Linen Pants

My preferred fit of linen is more along the lines of this from HUSBANDS,” says Appugliesi. “Something that you can dress down with a long sleeve polo if you’re vacationing in Italy or even your downtown coffee run between meetings.”

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