My Style Is Simple—This Is the Easy Staple I Plan to Live in on Vacation
My style skews simple at any point throughout the year. I'm all about unfussy outfits that are effortless to put together and give off a relaxed vibe, which is why I'm clinging to one easy wardrobe staple more than ever right now: linen pants. Linen clothing is a must if you're traveling anywhere hot and humid since its breezy and lightweight feel keeps things ultra comfortable. Practicality aside, nothing embodies the laid-back feel of vacation dressing quite like linen pieces do.
That said, I'm reaching for my linen trousers more than any other pair of jeans or pants right now, and I figured you might be, too, so I went ahead and sourced 13 cool linen-pant outfits that I'll personally be bookmarking. I think you'll find the warm-weather staple to be surprisingly versatile after scrolling through this roundup—style a pair with a blazer for the office or wear them over your vacation bikini as beach pants. Ahead, get inspired by how fashion people are wearing their linen trousers now.
Blazer + Bodysuit + Pleated Linen Trousers
Keep it cool (and chic) on vacation when you pair linen trousers with a structured blazer and simple layering top like a plain bodysuit.
Linen Vest + Matching Pants + Flat Sandals
Vest-and-trouser sets are the outfit trend fashion people adore right now, and the duo gets even better in lightweight linen.
Poplin Shirt + High-Waisted Linen Trousers
There's nothing crisper looking than a poplin shirt and beige trousers.
Linen Pants + Matching Top + Statement Sunglasses
Linen pants are all about easy, effortless vacation dressing, and nothing embodies that vibe more than a matching two-piece set that labels like Faithfull the Brand and Posse are mastering.
Linen Pants + Ribbed Tank + Thong Sandals
Style your vacation suiting the way of fashion people and add in a ribbed tank underneath your vest or blazer for a chiller vibe.
Linen Drawstring Pants + Bikini + Beachy Jewelry
Non-tailored linen pants make the perfect beach cover-up. Keep it simple with a classic bikini and some fun-loving beaded jewelry.
Linen Pants + White Tank + Gold Jewelry
And now, the outfit that I'm personally living in on vacation: the all-white ensemble. A white tank and linen trousers get a dressed-up feel with the addition of gold jewelry. Bonus points if you slick your hair back into a "clean girl" hairstyle.
Button-Down Shirt + Linen Pants + Woven Bag
These pants always mentally transport us to a coastal town in Europe, so double down on that aesthetic with a breezy button-down shirt and woven tote.
Linen Pants + Silk Tank + Lightweight Jacket
You can never go wrong with suiting, and linen trousers work best with unstructured outerwear like a lightweight trench. To elevate them, layer on a silk tank.
Linen Trousers + Bra Top + Woven Bag
Raffia bags and linen pants are a match made in heaven. Let the pants shine when you wear them with a simple bra top.
Linen Pants + Knit Crop Top + Platform Sandals
I love a cute little woven tank like this Kendall Jenner–approved one that pairs well with tailored pants.
Short-Sleeve Knit + Linen Pants + Chunky Sandals
Since linen pants can feel mature really quickly, I like wearing them with trendier chunky sandals to give them a youthful spin.
Sleek Top + Tailored Linen Pants + Strappy Sandals
Keep it sleek and classic with a basic high-neck top and heeled sandals.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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