9 Anti-Jeans Trouser Trends Fashion People Will Wear All Summer Long

Sorry jeans, I love you but since the temperatures hit over 25° last week, I haven't been able to face squeezing myself into my favourite denim. The thing is, I'm not really a dress person either— the odd breezy dress or pretty midi will do fine, but personally I feel the most confident in summer when I'm wearing trousers. And it appears I'm not alone. Fashion people everywhere—from editors to influencers and even the best-dressed celebs have been opting for chic trouser outfits this summer, and there's not a jean in sight.

So, where to start if you're considering leaving behind the comforting cocoon of your reliable blue jeans? Well, obviously loose, wide-leg trousers lend themselves best to warmer days. And while in winter wide-legs come in heavier fabrics like wool, in summer there's much more room to play around. Think chic linens, relaxed silks, and voluminous silhouettes. With the popularity of heavy cargos last season, this summer I've also seen a number of fashion people playing with lighter parachute pants as a warm-weather evolution on this 2024 trend. Then, of course, there's classic stripes, which make any outfit feel summer appropriate.

Keep scrolling to shop the nine key trouser trends I plan on wearing this summer and beyond...

9 Summer Trouser Trends That Will Tempt You Away From Jeans

1. Linen

Style Notes: What would summer be without linen trousers? Whether you opt for white or black, wide-leg or tapered, the open weavework will keep you cool, even in the hottest of climates.

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2. Pyjama

Style Notes: Similar in silhouette to that of the linen trousers featured above, another breezy summer trouser trend I'm see a lot of this season is cotton, pyjama-style trousers. Look for pastel colours to really nail the vibe seen on social media.

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3. Silk

Style Notes: Summer presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with fabrics, and I'm seeing so many influencers integrate satin and silk into their looks, not by dresses, but in trouser form. Dress them up with strappy heeled sandals, or keep things casual with sliders or ballet flats.

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4. Capri

Style Notes: Capri pants are emerging as one of the biggest and most unexpected trouser trends of the season. The way to wear them in 2024? With simple tops and, ironically, '90s-inspired shoes.

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5. Parachute

Style Notes: The ideal alternative to the enduring cargo trouser trend, parachute pants are typically made from more lightweight fabrics, thus loaning themselves perfectly to the balmy summer months. Wear with thong sandals for the ultimate throwback pairing.

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6. Ultra Wide-Leg

Style Notes: If capri pants aren't for you, this trouser trend is the antidote. I'm seeing more and more exaggerated wide-legs on the market: When they look this cool, it's little wonder.

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7. Crochet

Style Notes: Crochet always makes a comeback in the summer months but never before have I seen so many pairs of crochet trousers. If there's a top to match, that makes for an easy styling option. Otherwise, they'll pair just as well with relaxed-fit linen shirts, vest tops and bandeaus. Now, where's the beach?

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8. Drawstring

Style Notes: Comfortable trouser silhouettes tend to lead the charge in the summer season, and what could be more comfortable than a drawstring, wide-leg pair? Given their roomy waistline, this is my preferred trouser for travelling in.

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9. Striped

Style Notes: Striped trousers and summer aren't mutually exclusively, but there is something that feels warm-weather about candy, pinstripe and seersucker stripes.

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This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.