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18 wide-leg pants for summer that will trick everyone into thinking you have your life together

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You can’t open TikTok or Instagram without seeing a pair of tailored wide-leg pants — and we’re obsessed. While the dreaded low-rise jeans seem to be making a comeback, the streamlined elegance of the wide-leg pant is one of the (many) reasons they’re the best viral trend of the 2020s.

Wide-leg pants are the ultimate closet essential thanks to their wild versatility. Pack a breezy linen pair on your next vacation, or throw on tailored black trousers to take you from the office to happy hour. Maybe you want to jazz up your work-from-home look without feeling like you’re wearing real clothes. Yes, wide-leg pants are here for you.

They’re comfortable, timeless, relaxed and polished. They also give off a French girl chicness that Emily in Paris never could. Keep scrolling to shop some of the best wide-leg pants right now, and get ready to live your chicest, breeziest life.

Best Wide-Leg Pants

So right for warm weather, these flowy, wide-leg linen pants feature classic ticking stripes to underscore the laid-back look.

$158 at Nordstrom

White pants for summer are as essential as sunscreen, and the little tie detail here makes it that much better.

$100 at ELOQUII

The added details of these flowy pants make them ideal for lounging by the pool or amping up a night-out look.

$65 at Nordstrom

Linen pants with tidy pleats always look so effortlessly cool.

$64 at Shopbop

These blue-ish grey trousers are understated enough to work with any outfit in any setting.

$45 at Nordstrom

Achieve all-day perfection in these sophisticated front-pleat pants styled with a flattering high waist and flowy wide legs.

$178 at Nordstrom
The belt on these plisse pants gives any outfit that little bit of extra spice.
$54 at Lulus
Found: The perfect summer vacation look. A palm print creates a tropical look on these wide-leg pants complete with a comfy elastic waistband (aka they're great plane-to-pool pants).
$60 at Nordstrom

We're obsessed with the fun, retro print on these pants from J.Crew.

$178 at J.Crew
This pair of Abercrombie wide-leg pants are made of linen for those super hot days, but are still structured enough for an office look.
$68 at Abercrombie & Fitch
Yes, here's another pair of linen pants. But these are blue!
$108 at Universal Standard
These best-selling wide-leg pants have sailor-inspired button tabs at the waist that look great on everyone.
$118 at Madewell
If you're ready to dive into warmer styles, Madewell also sells the Harlow pants in linen for summer.
$88 at Madewell
Abercrombie & Fitch
Mix the chic tailoring of menswear-inspired wide-leg pants with a pop of fun coloring and flattering pleats to get this perfect garment.
$90 at Abercrombie & Fitch
There's a reason why you've seen literally every influencer in your feed — and walking down the street — wearing these pants from The Favorite Daughter. It's because they're that good.
$218 at The Favorite Daughter

These subtly sporty wide-leg pants are sleek, stretchy and perfect for the office or a first date.

$145 at Universal Standard

Constructed with breathable, lightweight fabric that’s soft to the touch, you won't find anything more comfortable than this Everlane pair. Also, how cute is the gingham?

$97 at Everlane

These classic tailored pants come in a whopping 19 colors to match your personal style. Or treat them like Pokémon and catch 'em all.

$65 at Princess Polly

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