Expert consulted: In case you haven’t heard, comfort is so in. Thank goodness, because while I love putting together a good outfit, feeling comfortable will always be my main priority. And with the weather getting warmer, we’re spending more time outside and on the move—so it only makes sense that linen pants are becoming more and more popular.
Not that linen pants are anything new, but they feel just right for spring and summer. “They’re breathable and lightweight, which helps gives them an airy feel that’s more comfortable in warm weather,” says Home & Apparel Reviews Analyst Amanda Constantine.
I dug into our readers’ favorite stores, along with products and brands beloved by editors and experts at the Good Housekeeping Textiles, Apparel, & Paper Lab. Below, you’ll find a few outfit ideas to help inspire your next linen pants look.
For date night
The dark wash on these Madewell linen pants makes them an easy go-to for dinner and drinks. Pair them with Aritzia’s halter satin top for something fun and flirty, and slip into nude kitten heels from Dream Pairs, the brand behind our pros' best value comfortable heel. Accessorize with a cute handbag and light jewelry.
For brunch
We love the flowy silhouette on these Aritzia linen pants. Go with a smocked tank from Madewell, and pair the look with easy block sandals. Throw on a slim shoulder bag from JW PEI—an editor-loved and Oprah-favorite brand—to carry your everyday essentials, and finish the look with oval sunnies.
For running errands
I swear that picking up groceries, running to the bank, and mailing packages can feel much more enjoyable with a cozy-chic outfit. These linen pants from J. Crew will move with you, but the khaki color keeps you looking put together. Try a looser blouse, like this comfy boyfriend button-up from Levi’s (play around with tucking it in, tying the tails in a knot, or keeping it open with a tank underneath). Lastly, a woven bag adds texture, and jelly mesh flats keep you comfortable—and so on trend!
Amanda (she/her) researches and reports on products in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing and accessories to home furnishings. She holds undergraduate degrees in apparel merchandising and product development and advertising and marketing communications, as well as a master of science degree in consumer sciences from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, Amanda was a lecturer for the fashion and retail studies program at Ohio State, where she taught fashion and textiles courses.
