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Later, Linen: Drapey Silk Pants Are All the Rage This Summer

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Searching for a lightweight and effortless style to add to your summer rotation? I have it on good authority that all the fashion girls are trading in their breezy linen pants for drapey silk styles this season. Not only are they the perfect pick to instantly elevate your fit, but they also have high potential to keep you cool. In fact, silk is known for its highly breathable and moisture-wicking properties, which draw sweat away from the skin rather than trapping it, and allows air to circulate for your skin to breathe. It also doesn't cling to the body even when wet, so it's really no wonder why the fancy fabric is picking up as a summertime go-to.

Want to join the silk pants club sooner rather than later? I've rounded up five lightweight, flowy and versatile pairs (from QuinceAritzia and Reformation, to name a few) so you can stay looking and feeling cool this summer. The best part? They're all under $250.

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These posh pants—crafted from mulberry silk in a satin finish—look way more expensive than they are. Not that I'd expect anything less, though. Quince is known for offering high-quality, budget-friendly pieces, and these adjustable pants with a drawstring waistband are no exception. One reviewer even said that their flowy silhouette elongates the legs, so they may just become your new go-to pants for every occasion. It's a good thing they're machine-washable!

LilySilk has a stamp of approval from celebs like Aimee Lou Wood and Selena Gomez, so it's safe to say the brand's best sellers won't disappoint, especially these silk bottoms that probably feel just as smooth as they look. After all, they're made of silk charmeuse, which the brand claims is "responsibly crafted using a unique weaving technique that creates a smooth, pearl-like gloss on one side of the fabric, while the reverse has a matte finish." So you can bet that the relaxed, body-skimming style (complete with an elasticized waistband) has a luxe and fluid drape from the inside out. Plus, you can wear them way past summer.

Aritzia says these high-rise silk pants are so soft they feel like a second skin. If you like the sound of that, you know what to do (uh, add them to your cart). But I'd also note that they have a wider leg *and* a drawcord, which means you can cinch them in to achieve an hourglass fit or tie them loose to get a more laid-back look this summer. It's like the best of both worlds, y'all!

Want silk pants you can lounge around in and wear to the office? Look no further than this Katie Holmes-approved cargo style, made from a breathable blend of silk and spandex—so, yes, they're stretchy. Not to mention, the side pockets are functional and deep, allowing you to store everything from your lip gloss and phone to your card case and passport when you're traveling.

Between their drawstring waist, lightweight silk charmeuse fabric and under-$200 price tag, there's no doubt that these pants will make an excellent addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. They look sleek and shiny but are meant to have a totally comfortable feel you just might want to live in. They also come in a ton of sizes and colors, including this radiant coral shade that will brighten up your look and your day.



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