Summer Pants

Summertime is peak shorts season, which is great news for anyone whose legs are a show-stopping asset. For everyone else, the season can usher in an urgent need for smart and stylish pants with coverage and airflow. Shopping seasonal basics last minute can be daunting, so avoid retail regrets by focusing on fabric, style, color and trend before purchasing. To start, here are a few seasonal standouts worth considering:

1. White jeans
   Summer’s ultimate wardrobe hero, the classic white jean is crisp, fresh and never goes out of style. Ankle flare, wide leg, bootleg or boyfriend, white jeans can be dressed up or down and worn day or night. Pair with a white tank for a monochromatic color column that lengthens and strengthens, then style with a lifestyle statement sneaker by day or sparkly sandal by night.

2. Barrel leg pant
   Nipped at the waist and contoured to the ankle, this season’s barrel leg silhouette is the pant of summer. The exaggerated line pairs perfectly with a crop top or muscle tee, and the cropped ankle length keeps the shape from being overwhelming. Finish with strappy gladiator sandals, hoop earrings and a top knot for an easy-breezy, bohemian vibe.

3. Botanical print
   Lean into summer vibes with a bold and beautiful botanical print that pops and radiates. Banana leaves, palm fronds or hibiscus flowers, choose a bright print in your best accent colors and pair with a simple, clean white linen shirt that grounds the look. Knot shirt tails at the waist, then roll up sleeves to emphasize the waist and give the outfit a focal point. Finish with a fresh manicure and pedicure in a matching accent color for extra polish.

4. Jogger pants
   For soft and comfy, opt for a jogger pant in a lightweight, breathable knit with 4-way stretch performance. Perfect in a pinch, think of it as the classic black legging reimagined for summer in lighter fabrics, softer colors and a looser fit. Mid-rise, tapered leg and a drawstring waist, pair joggers with a scoop neck t-shirt half-tucked, clog mules and a stack of beaded bracelets. Style hair in a high pony for a playful punch.

5. Linen jeans
   A natural denim blend of linen and cotton, linen jeans level-up summertime causal with unexpected polish. The fabric has drape too, and is easy to care for so simply machine wash, line dry and repeat. Try a trouser cut paired with a graphic tee with sleeves rolled over the shoulders for a “downtown” look that’s hip and chic. Finish with a “neck mess” stack of gold chain, medallion and coin necklaces that both add polish yet look nonchalantly thrown together at once.

See BestLifeOnline.com press feature here.