The Best Alternatives to Wearing Jeans This Summer

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1. Chinos

this image is not availableMedia Platforms Design TeamThink of chinos as the lightweight, slightly more refined cousin of jeans. They're more comfortable in the heat, but almost as tough and should be treated accordingly. Original twill M2 pant ($145) by Bill's Khakis, billskhakis.com

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2. Tropical Wool Trousers

this image is not availableMedia Platforms Design TeamThe right kind of wool—in this case ultra light tropical weight wool (which is anything between super 120 and super 150)—can be just as cool as cotton in the heat, but it will always be just a bit more polished and formal. Tropical wool trousers ($278) by Marc by Marc Jacobs, eastdane.com

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3. Nylon-Cotton Blend Pants

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Tropical army uniforms are made from cotton-nylon blends, which are lighter than cotton and twice as tough. If it's good enough for Army Rangers, than it's good enough for you, especially in this refined cut from Engineered Garments.

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4. Linen Pants

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You probably know that linen is the go-to warm weather material, but you may not know that these things only look cooler and more casual the more wrinkled they get.

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5. Tailored Shorts

Media Platforms Design TeamIn some places, you can even wear shorts to the office now, just make sure to keep them slim and above the knee. Summer twill chino shorts ($155) by Gant Rugger, gant.com

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6. Seersucker Pants

Media Platforms Design TeamThe puckered texture of seersucker cotton helps circulate air around your body as you move, which is why they've become synonymous with summer. Striped seersucker pants ($303.70) by Browns, farfetch.com

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7. Technical Trousers

Media Platforms Design TeamThere are a couple companies out there making technical, moisture wicking clothes for commuting by bike that look just as good as good as regular pants, but Brooklyn's Outlier is the best. Futureworks pants ($125) by Outlier, outlier.com

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8. White Jeans

Media Platforms Design TeamOk, technically these are jeans, but white denim reflects sunlight and often comes in a thinner, lighter denim to keep you cool. 501 Original fit jeans ($50) by Levi's, levis.com

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9. Jersey Joggers

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10. Boardshorts

Media Platforms Design TeamOk, hear us out. Sure, these aren't for the office, or maybe even for brunch, but if you're on vacation or just hanging out in the park, today's updated, boardshorts have slim, flattering fits and tons of pockets for whatever you need. Stretch terre planing shorts 19" ($79) by Patagonia, patagonia.com

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