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When things heat up, being well-dressed can often take a back seat in favor of comfort.

For many, the arrival of summer results in a knee-jerk removal of anything below the knee when it comes to legwear. For some of us, though, the mere thought of shorts is the stuff of nightmares. A category of clothing that has no place on a full-grown man.

While there are several different lengths of shorts for every occasion, this time we're catering to those in opposition. If for whatever reason you insist on wearing pants all summer, then you need a pair that is lightweight, breathable, and certainly not tight. It's all about finding suitable summer pants to keep you comfy.

Scroll on to check our selection of summer pants.

Auralee Cotton & Silk Straight Pants

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AuraleeCotton And Silk Straight Pants
$470
Buy at mytheresa

If you're not wearing lightweight cotton, then a cotton-silk blend truly is the best way to make it through summer. These all-white pants by Auralee are versatile enough to cater to evenings out or lounging around the house.

MONITALY Drawstring Trousers

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MonitalyPleated Tie-Dyed Drawstring Trousers
$460
Buy at Mr Porter

Monitaly's flowy tie-dye trousers are perfectly bohemian summer bottoms; fun and relaxed without feeling out of place in a day-to-day.

AMI Paris Large Fit Trousers

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AMI PARISCotton Satin Large Fit Trousers
$535
Buy at Ami Paris US

The French designer's wide pleats look architectural, but are satiny and comfortable too, so it's no wonder we'd suggest him.

ROA Cargo Pants

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ROACargo Trousers Bog Antique Bronze
$525
Buy at Slam Jam IT

Specializing in elevated outdoor gear, ROA's sporty pants come in a lightweight polyester-cotton fabric with various practical pockets.

Charlie Constantinou Drawstring-Waist Taffeta Bungee Trousers

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CHARLIE CONSTANTINOUSSENSE Exclusive Nylon Taffeta Trousers
$353
Buy at ssense

Lightweight taffeta and a drawstring waistband makes for top-tier, sky blue summer pants.

RHUDE Cargos

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RHUDEFaded Cargo Pants
$930
Buy at ssense

Not only do these cargos come in a worn-in sage tone, but their comfy, sturdy cotton material will keep you cool and composed throughout any and every situation.

HELIOT EMIL Beige Cargo Pants

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Heliot EmilCellulae Cargo Pants
$241
Buy at ssense

As we mentioned in the intro to this article, practicality often becomes more important than style once summer comes along. These pants, however, are sure to provide you with an eye-catching look without ending up with overheating legs.

Fear Of God Forum Sweatpants

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FEAR OF GODForum Sweatpants
$315
Buy at ssense

Crafted with crinkle-optic metallic taffeta, these pants let you keep cool whilst remaining more exciting than your average lightweight pant

Diesel Acid Wash Sweatpants

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DieselP-Ozamp Sweatpants
$225
Buy at Diesel

Jogging pants are comfy by nature and some of them are too cool to only wear while lounging around — such as these velvety, bleached ones by Diesel.

KAPITAL Camouflage Cargos

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KapitalCamouflage-Print Cotton Trousers
$425
Buy at Mr Porter

Baggy pants make for optimum comfort and breathability in hot climates, which is what makes this KAPITAL legwear ideal summer wear with a cartoonish spin on classic camos.

AMI Paris Wide Wool Trousers

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AMI PARISWool Wide Trousers
$815
Buy at Ami Paris US

We know what you may be thinking: Wool in a summer pant? Certainly there will come days where, psychologically, you can't bear the thought, and that's alright. But wool is actually an adaptable material and will soak moisture from your skin to keep things airy and cool when you get hot.

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