Sometimes though, pants are the only option (because your office is below zero or you’re just sick of jorts)—so we’d say having an alternative to denim is pretty freakin’ crucial. Pants are a great item of clothing to wear in the summer. Unlike jeans, leggings, or trousers, linen pants are loose and light, made from breezy fabric that might actually help keep you cool instead of trapping heat in.

