I Just Found Summer's Most Popular Pant Trends at Nordstrom—Here's What's Worth Buying

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Woman in red pants and a white top; a woman in a white top and black capri pants.
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Summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of cool pants. As someone who firmly believes in the adaptability of pants no matter the weather (yep, you'll find me in a pair even when it's 90°F out), I'm always keeping my eyes peeled for the coolest styles from season to season, and this summer, there certainly is no lack of chic trends to get excited about.

Maybe you're drawn to a pair of relaxed cotton poplin pants to pair with your dainty summer tops. I'm seeing them in a myriad of cool colors, particularly tomato red, cobalt blue, and crisp white. Or perhaps you're loving the luxe-looking satin and taffeta styles that are dominating this season, a chic option to pair with casual tank tops. Capri pants continue to take center stage, which I love styling with ballet flats and an oversize graphic tee. Thanks to the World Cup summer, I'm seeing sporty track pants make a fashion-forward statement among the It crowd.

Below, I'm sharing seven of the biggest pant trends of summer 2026 that you can shop entirely from Nordstrom—perfect for an easy checkout. Keep scrolling to take your pant game to new levels of chic.

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Drawstring Cotton Poplin Pants

Woman in red poplin pants and a white embroidered top.

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Capri Pants

Woman in capri pants and a tank top.

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Wide-Leg Linen Pants

Woman in linen pants and a striped top.

(Image credit: @fakerstrom)

Satin & Taffeta Pants

Woman in satin pants and a top.

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Balloon Pants

Woman in balloon pants and a black top.

(Image credit: @deborabrosa)

Green Utility Pants

Woman in green cargo pants and a white tank top.

(Image credit: @marina_torres)

Track Pants

Woman in track pants and tank top.

(Image credit: @hannahlovey)
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Judith Jones
Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.