The 11 Best Summer Pants to Wear When It’s Hot as Hell

• Comes in a wide-range of colors and lenghts
• Great for the office or casual wear

• Some complaints of sizing being off

You should let yourself make your own life a little bit easier. These pants will do just that. Cut from Lululemon's quick-drying, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant Warpstream fabric, which is an elastic-polyester blend, Lululemon's much-beloved ABC Pants could easily become your go-to summer pants. Styling them is a piece of cake, just wear them in place of jeans, and the four-way stretch ensures all-day comfort, too.

• Roomy cut and thin fabric allow airflow
• Adjustable side-tab waistband
• Look a lot better than modern chinos

• Higher price

Seersucker is a classic warm weather material, but the modern adaptations aren't as stuffy as the old blue and white striped stuff. For example, Todd Snyder does seersucker in this black with gray chalk stripe. And if you can't give up your stretch, these actually have a touch of elastane woven into the fabric for comfort. Get a matching unstructured suit jacket, and the look is a little Old Hollywood, a little off-duty.

• 100% Cotton
• Lightweight, can feel a breeze through them
• Easier to care for than linen, will last longer than ployester

• Comfortable, but you might be used to more stretchy modern versions

Lightweight cotton chinos are a great alternative to cheap recycled polyester and expensive linen. This Buck Mason pair, which features a breezy 5.5 oz. cotton poplin, is our favorite for under $200.

• Sustainably made
• Straight-leg silhouette is breathable but also tailored

• Complaints of ripping quickly

The garment-dyed fabric and 2 percent stretch you'll find in this Flint and Tinder cotton pant will go a long way in giving you the comfort to get you through the day, the week, and, as its name suggests, the whole year. This style is equipped with five pockets, garment-dyed softness, and a casual look that you can just pull on and roll with.

• Customizable fit with drawstring waist
• Sustainably sourced

• Leg length can be too long

Made from 100 percent linen—and shockingly just under 50 bucks—these are the summer pants we encourage you to get multiple pairs of in different colors. Once you wear them, you're going to have trouble putting on any other pants again—especially when you get used to the breezy, straight-leg design.

• Five pockets for extra convenient storage
• Look almost identical to denim without the heft

• More casual than others

Don't worry—we're not recommending that you wear jeans in the peak of summer. No, Rag & Bone's Miramar pants only look like jeans, but they are something else entirely. They are lightweight cotton terry sweatpants, and they are completely unmatched in comfort.

• Ideal for athletic builds
• Machine washable

• Slightly heavier than the others

Citizens of Humanity blends linen and elastane with cotton for a flexible, breathable take on the traditional slim straight pant. The bagginess you give up in its slim straight silhouette, is made up for in the sophisticated taper of the style. Pair with some Sabahs and a camp-collar shirt for an easy, summery fit.

• Has both a drawstring waist and elastic fastening
• A discrete gusseted rise enhances for mobility and fit

• Wrinkle easily

Orlebar Brown produces some of our favorite summer wear—from its swim trunks to its effortless short-sleeve shirts. Today, we are talking about its relaxed fit trousers, made from a breathable stretch-cotton fabric for premium comfort. This neutral hue also goes with just about anything.

• Button closure on back pocket is extra secure
• Comes in three different fits

• Lighter colors may be slightly see-through

Don't worry, fly guys! Chinos are still super wearable in the hottest months of the year. You just have to find a pair that's lightweight enough to withstand the heat, like this classy, subtly striped pair from Bonobos.

• Eco-minded composition
• Two side pockets and one back pocket for storage

• Complaints of drawstring ripping

Like the name says—these are easy. They're breathable and breezy, and the elastic, drawstring waist ensures you won't have to deal with a too-tight waist in humidity and heat. Plus, they don't hug your legs, which allows for plenty of breathability and flexibility—just what the season calls for.

• Comes in solid colors and patterns
• Wrinkles less than other pairs

• Run a little loose in the waist

Sustainably grown French linen makes these stylish pants friendly for the heat and the environment ... and your wardrobe! The striped design is as suited for a walk along the Seine as it is for a warm July morning's commute to the office, and whether you're wearing slides or sneakers, these are undeniably cool.

When searching for the perfect pair of summer pants, our experts and editors first evaluated the fabric of each option. Is it lightweight and breathable? Does it have moisture-wicking capabilities that can stand up to sweat? What about versatility and anti-odor qualities? After we narrowed down the choices to either a linen, cotton, or polyester material, we moved on to the rise.

Typically, when looking for a pant that keeps you cool, you want to stick to a lower rise to avoid unwanted moisture in unwanted places. If you know, you know. But we found that the rise didn't actually matter as much as the fabric choice. With that being said, you'll find that most of the options on this list tend to stay away from high-rise pants—even though they are back in style, by the way—and instead focus on mid-rise to low-rises for the season.

Another thing we looked at was price. We wanted to throw in a mix of pants that would be suitable for all budgets. If you're looking for luxe styles that you can spend your all hard-earned cash on, we have those, but if you want a more budget-friendly option that still looks good, we have those, too.