One item of clothing every summer traveler needs is a pair of linen pants that are light and breezy enough to wear on days so hot and humid that the air literally clings to you. Because shorts are not always appropriate, either for the dinner reservation or the destination in general, nor are they comfortable for long periods of sitting on a plane. No, you need bottoms that offer class and coverage while keeping you cool on vacation. You need these casual palazzo pants that shoppers are newly loving for everything from evenings in Mexico to lounge days at home.
These wide-leg linen pants just dropped at Amazon at the beginning of fall, and now they’re beginning to gain traction with the busy travel season upon us. The few dozen shoppers who are the first to give them a whirl are lucky to have copped them so early, as they say the pants are the most comfortable they’ve ever owned. “I wish I could wear them every day,” one wrote.
Grapent Linen Wide-leg Pants
Amazon
Made by the brand Grapent, the casual slacks are a blend of 30 percent linen and 70 percent viscose, which gives them a “gauzy cotton” quality, according to reviewers. They are reportedly the perfect weight to wear in hot temperatures, but they aren’t so thin that you can see through them (and depending on how many linen pants you’ve tried on, you might already know that opacity isn’t always a given). They feature an elastic drawstring waist, 28-inch inseams, and faux buttons on the front, which firmly place them outside the realm of pajama aesthetics.
“These are the perfect material for a summer day out, a vacation day touring, or even a slightly amped-up lounge day,” a reviewer said. “They are plenty comfy for any of those activities and have a nice, better-than-sweatpants look to them.” Plenty of others agree that while they feel as comfortable as your go-to loungers, they can be dressed up for a range of occasions, be it a day at the office or a special dinner to celebrate your son’s destination wedding. “They were breathable and really helped me with the super humid weather,” another vacationer said.
Grapent Linen Wide-leg Pants
Amazon
However, one complaint that comes up repeatedly in the review section is that they wrinkle. While synthetic materials are crease-resistant, these pants are made largely of natural fibers—linen hailing from flax plants and viscose being only semi-synthetic, partially derived from wood. So, you should expect to see some texture when you unfurl them from their packing cube. Take a few minutes to smooth them out with a portable steamer before putting them on, and you’ll be golden.
The pants come in sizes small to XXL, and they’re available in eight neutral colors, including almond, navy, army green, and cream. Prices range from $20 to $22, which is a bargain for any pants made of real linen. About 60 shoppers have rated the pants so far, and over 60 percent of them offered five stars.
You can be one of the travel pants’ earliest fans, too, and shop similar styles of breezy summer pants at Amazon below. The future vacation version of yourself will thank you.
Shop More Breezy Linen Travel Pants at Amazon:
Faleave Cotton-linen Palazzo Pants
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Lillusory Linen Palazzo Pants
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Willit Wide-leg Linen Pants
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Semaro Linen Trousers
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Anrabess Linen Palazzo Pants
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