No one wants FOMO, be it for a night out, a festival, a gig or an item of clothing, and I can’t help but feel that I’ve been missing out on linen trousers for so many of my summers. The thing is, my steamer is my best friend, I use it daily, and I take it on every single trip (even travelling around South East Asia). I steam everything before I wear it to keep the creases at bay. So the idea of linen trousers that crease easily freaks me out. That was until I saw so many of my favourite influencers wearing a pair, and I soon realised embracing creases is all part of the laid-back summer vibe.
The fact is, you can invest in a pair of linen-mix trousers that won’t crease as much as their pure-linen counterparts. And while I always think of these particular trousers as being semi see-through white pairs, there are so many more options, including black and pastel shades, so this might be the summer that I finally commit to the linen trouser trend. Considering I’ve never worn any, I’m relying on Instagram to give me some tips on how they look best. So whether you style them with a swimsuit, bandeau top, matching shirt or going-out top, these are six ways to style linen trousers that I’m considering this summer. I can’t wait to try them all out (creases and all).
Styles Notes: As a self-proclaimed “coastal grandma,” Abisola knows how to make linen trousers work on holiday. As an alternative cover-up, pop on a pair over a swimsuit to make your swimwear work beyond the beach.
A fresh take on classic, white linen.
A square neckline is always flattering.
Lucy Williams approved.
Fisherman sandals are back for another summer, that is, if they ever left.
Style Notes: Monikh is the queen of laid-back summer looks, and this proves why. Making linen trousers a statement with a bold top, the Who What Wear contributor keeps it relaxed with a carry-everything basket bag and chunky, flat sandals.
Our favourite Everlane trousers now come in linen.
The ruffle finish is just so cute.
Everyone is obsessed with these Dragon Diffusion basket bags, for obvious reasons.
A strong contender for the perfect chunky sandal.
Style Notes: We all know sun isn’t guaranteed for summer in the UK, but when it does make an appearance make like Marianne and wear a bright tank top with your linen trousers for warmer days. Keep things on the summery side, and wear with simple sandals.
Reformation always get tailoring right.
So soft.
A summer staple.
Style Notes: The bandeau is having a moment, be it a bikini, a dress or a top. And the way everyone is wearing the latter is by pairing it with equally fuss-free linen trousers. Keep it super chic like Sylvie did by going for a monochrome ensemble with gold accessories.
Everyone loved tube tops in the noughties, and now they’re back.
The drawstring waist makes them extra comfy.
These statement initial pendants are made from recycled metal.
A great pair of sunnies goes with everything.
Styles Notes: Short-sleeved shirts are having quite the moment. And want to know how to wear them? Bright, bold and sassy in a Hawaiian shirt–themed way, just like Nicole. This fun print looks so good with neutral linen trousers.
The belt keeps these on the tailored side.
Summer in a shirt.
These come in so many colours and prints.
Style Notes: If you want to make linen feel dressier, team it with luxe-looking textures such as satin. Francesca wears her sleek wide-leg trousers with a Nanushka ruched top that makes simple trousers evening ready.
A silky camisole top never goes out of style.
Sustainable brand Aligne is one of my favourite for staples.
