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15 perfect lightweight summer pants to shop right now

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In the midst of the summer heat, we often have that "I have nothing to wear" moment as we’re getting dressed for work. Some days a dress feels too flowy, denim feels too heavy, or we wish we could just wear a pair of our favorite pajamas to the office.

Enter: the new summer pants, which fill the bill for comfort, chicness, and functionality.

We shopped the trend of warm-weather pants, with their wide legs, tied-at-the-waist silhouettes, fun prints and breathable fabrics that make getting dressed in the morning a breeze!

When the temperatures rise and the commute is on, it’s time to reach for a pair of chic, breathable, gauzy pants. Everything on this list is under $100, so go ahead and shop -- and find the perfect pair that will take you from weekday to weekend in stride!

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1. Paisley Culotte Trousers, MANGO

Paisley culottes trousers

Price: $49.99 · 37% Savings
From Mango

Original: $79.99

These gorgeous paisley palazzo pants have a dressy silhouette, with dramatic wide legs and slender tie waist. The waist is elasticated for maximized comfort! Style Hint: Tuck in a knit top to create an added touch of texture to your outfit. A woven bag and ankle-tie sandals finish the elegant look.

2. Hamilton Wide Leg Pants, Free People

Hamilton Wide-Leg Pants

Price: $78 · From Free People

Gauzy and lightweight, with a smocked waist for extra comfort, these pants will keep you cool on the hottest summer days. Style Hint: A simple tank, tucked in, highlights the interesting waistband of these comfy culottes.

3. Shorebound Cropped Wide Leg Pants, Anthropologie

Shorebound Cropped Wide-Leg Pants

Price: $110 · From Anthropologie

We love the nautical-striped look that give these pants a beachy vibe. You can wear them anywhere on the hottest days since their breathable fabric will keep you cool on your commute. Style Hint: Pair them with a lightweight linen blazer and loafers or slides for the office. Or a more casual linen blouse and sandals for heading out on Friday!

4. Slash Cropped Palazzo Trousers, Topshop

Slash Cropped Palazzo Trousers

Price: $75 · From Topshop

These satin palazzo pants have an asymmetrical slit, so the flowy silhouette more closely resembles a midi skirt -- perfect for special occasions. Style Hint: Strappy heels and a blouse elevate these for a night out; if you want more modesty wear bike shorts!

5. Wide Leg Crop Pants, Halogen

Wide Leg Crop Pants

Price: $41.40 to $69 · From Halogen

Stripes and cropped hems are two of the season's trends that just make sense together. Combine them with a bow waist, crisp white blouse and you're ready for work or a picnic. Style Hint: Style with a white blazer and flats for work.

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6. Soft Straight Trousers, MANGO

Soft straight trousers

Price: $59.99 · From Mango

These sweet sorbet trousers feel as comfortable as they look and can be dressed up or down with a simple change of sandals. Style Hint: While these pants also come in a tame neutral khaki, we'd reach for the punchy citrus color.

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7. High Waist 70s Pocket Detail Pants, ASOS DESIGN

High waist 70s pocket detail wide leg pants

Price: $44.50 · 20% Savings
From ASOS

Original: $56

Lemon yellow keeps these high-waisted trousers from taking themselves too seriously, but add a blazer and you can head to work. Style Hint: A slight heel is a must-have for these pants, as they accentuate the wide leg and keep the hemline from dragging.

8. Wide leg pants in Paisley Print, ASOS DESIGN

Wide leg pants in paisley scarf print

Price: $45 · From ASOS

You'll feel as if you were wearing pajamas thanks to the elastic waistband, but you'll look like you're pulled together thanks to the wide leg and chic scarf pattern. Style Hint: Wear white or navy with these to let the punchy print shine.

9. Emmett Windowpane Crop Wide Legs, Madewell

Emmett Windowpane Crop Wide Leg Pants

Price: $59.99 · 38% Savings
From Madewell

Original: $98

These energetic yellow window pane checked pants have a slight stretch for all-day comfort and can be dressed up for the office wear or worn with a tee on Saturdays. Style Hint: Sunny yellow pops so wear it with neutrals like snakeskin sandals and a white blouse.

10. High Waisted Linen Blend Wide Leg Pants, Express

High Waisted Linen-Blend Sash Tie Wide Leg Pant

Price: $69.90 · From Express

Summer Love: These chambray pants give all the sophistication of trousers and the comfort of your most lived-in denim, so we are definitely adding these to our "must buy" list. Style Hint: For the office, wear a blazer and pumps, but for the weekend switch out a fun off-the-shoulder blouse and platform sandals.

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11. High Waist Tapered Pants, Daisy Street

High waist tapered pants in check

Price: $40 · From ASOS

These candy-pink plaid pants are high waisted and slightly tapered for a fit that's universally flattering. Style Hint: For work, keep it straight with a white blouse and block heels but on weekends, we'd add a graphic tee-shirt and some sneakers for a street style look.

12. High Waisted Stripe Sash Tie Wide Leg Pant, Express

High Waisted Striped Sash Tie Wide Leg Pant

Price: $69.90 · From Express

A combination of vertical and horizontal stripes elongates your legs and the exaggerated wide leg cuffs. Style Hint: The high rise cut looks great with a crop top, and platform heels make the illusion of height even more dramatic.

13. Check Linen Trousers, MANGO

Check linen trousers

Price: $59.99 · 25% Savings
From Mango

Original: $79.99

Oversized plaid give these trousers a sophisticated look that is office-ready. Style Hint: Green looks great against pink-tones, so pair with a peachy blouse or jacket.

14. Red Belt Tapered Trousers, Topshop

Red Belt Tapered Trousers

Price: $68 · From Topshop

If you're looking to stand out, these fiery red trousers will turn heads. Style Hint: Anchoring this outfit with neutral shades like cream or white ensure that the bold red shade gets the spotlight it deserves.

15. Animal Scarf Print Wide Leg Pants, ASOS CURVE

Curve wide leg pants in mixed animal scarf print

Price: $29 · 35% Savings
From ASOS

Original: $45

These bold palazzo pants re imagine animal print in a tile pattern, and we love the 80s Versace vibe! Style Hint: Keep your top simple, like a black sleeveless tee shirt, to let this over-the-top piece do the talking!