Finding a great pair of white summer trousers is a mission. I’m lucky I managed to snag a pair of white cotton poplin balloon trousers from Arket last summer. Every other pair I’ve liked since has been sold out in my size.

person wearing a white tank top and wide leg pants.
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White trousers with vents, by ZW Collection at Zara, £39.99

That’s the thing about white trousers. The best pairs never hang around. If you’re someone in the market to replenish the white-trouser-shaped hole in your summer wardrobe, and haven't succeeded yet. Today is your day, because I think I've found the best flowy white trousers of summer from Zara's ZW Collection.

White trousers with vents by ZW Collection

White trousers with vents by ZW Collection

White trousers with vents by ZW Collection

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They popped up on my screen as “New In” this morning and, at the time of writing, they are fully stocked.

Made from a light viscose fabric, these trousers have that “built-in aircon” vibe about them. They have curved vents that open on the outer leg, and the kind of wide, flowy cut that, if you squint, might look like you are wearing a long maxi dress.

White trousers with vents by ZW Collection

White trousers with vents by ZW Collection

White trousers with vents by ZW Collection

Credit: Courtesy of Zara

Only, being trousers, they are that much easier to stride around in, allow plenty of ventilation and are just perfect to wear with a crisp shirt, tank top, a shirred blouse or a linen top. Or a bikini. Or a chic swimsuit.

They’re that kind of trouser. Smart and polished for a hot summer day, but decidedly casual in any other kind of weather.

Given we are now in July, officially in summer and the heat is on, if you need a pair, these particular white trousers might be your best investment of the season.