While we are eternal fans of the ubiquitous summer dress, separates forever hold a place in our hearts. But don't let AW dressing get all the mix-and-matching fun, in fact, summer trousers are a key part of your warm weather wardrobe. To be paired with white vests, Breton t-shirts and boyfriend-fit, button-up shirts, summer trousers can keep you cool and help you cover up, as not everyday has to be a pins out day.
From Capri length to cargo style, here's our guide to the best fabrications and styles to try now - just add your favourite pair of summer flats and woven bag.
8 Summer Trouser Styles And What To Wear Them With
Poplin Summer Trousers
Leset Kyoto Carpenter Pant
Dôen Francisca Broderie Anglaise Trousers
Starting off simple, it's hard to go wrong with a pair of cotton poplin summer trousers. Look for styles that feature a drawstring waist and skim the top of your feet and pair with any summer flat shoe style - from ballet flats to boat shoes.
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Capri Summer Trousers
My Mum Made It Frill Capri Pant
Capris and pedal pushers are the trouser style of summer 2025, they best work with slingback heels and a slightly oversized shirt - it's giving Carrie Bradshaw.
Linen Summer Trousers
Leset Niko Crop Pocket Pant
Posse Noelle linen wide-leg pants
M&S Linen Rich Wide Leg Cropped Trousers
Linen trousers are a hot weather hero, and shouldn't be relegated to your holiday wardrobe. Add a linen shirt and fisherman sandals to wear during a heatwave at work - just make sure you have a steamer at home.
Cargo Summer Trousers
Citizens Of Humanity Marcelle Cargo Pants
Ganni Camel Washed Cotton Twill Trousers
Channel Rachel Green in a pair of Cargo trousers and flip flops with extra Millenial kudos if you add an anklet.
Satin Summer Trousers
Mango Satin Straight-Fit Trousers
Leset Barb Lace Crop Pant
Uniqlo Satin Easy Trousers
Not one for the sweat-abundant amongst us, satin summer trousers are a slinky summer trouser option ideal for sipping sunset cocktails after a long day of lounging. Add a worn white t-shirt with a silver pendant for cool points.
Silk Summer Trousers
Home Of Hai Lara Trousers
If looking polished while being comfy is your goal then look no further than a pair of silk trousers. Home of Hai's Lara style come with a co-ordinating shirt, which will further emphasise your part suit, part PJ feeling.
Sheer Summer Trousers
H&M Wide Sheer Trousers
Paloma Wool Silk Archive Trousers
Lean into this hybrid style of summer trousers, ideal for holiday or summer party dressing. We particularly love the skirt wrap styles from Paloma Wool which would pair well with a vest top and arm cuff.
White Denim Summer Trousers
Levi's Vintage Cream 501s
Mother The Full-Pipe Jeans
Loeffler Randall Demi Embroidered Pant
If it's above 25 degrees, we wouldn't recommend wearing denim at all, however, for those slightly brisker summer days, a pair of white or cream jeans paired with a peasant's blouse and gladiator sandal is truly chef's kiss.
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Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
