Summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of cool pants. As someone who firmly believes in the adaptability of pants no matter the weather (yep, you’ll find me in a pair even when it’s 90°F out), I’m always keeping my eyes peeled for the coolest styles from season to season, and this summer, there certainly is no lack of chic trends to get excited about.
Maybe you’re drawn to a pair of relaxed cotton poplin pants to pair with your dainty summer tops. I’m seeing them in a myriad of cool colors, particularly tomato red, cobalt blue, and crisp white. Or perhaps you’re loving the luxe-looking satin and taffeta styles that are dominating this season, a chic option to pair with casual tank tops. Capri pants continue to take center stage, which I love styling with ballet flats and an oversize graphic tee. Thanks to the World Cup summer, I’m seeing sporty track pants make a fashion-forward statement among the It crowd.
Below, I’m sharing seven of the biggest pant trends of summer 2026 that you can shop entirely from Nordstrom—perfect for an easy checkout. Keep scrolling to take your pant game to new levels of chic.
