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6 pairs of flowy, flattering white pants under $50 — that aren't see through! — to wear all summer long
Does the thought of wearing white pants send a shiver down your spine? You're not alone. For years, we've been told white pants are hard to pull off and totally unflattering on most body types. Then, of course, there's the dread of wearing a pair that's so sheer your undergarments (or more!) are on full display. It's no wonder that so many women have written off white pants completely.
High-Waisted Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Pants
Halogen High Waist Wide Leg Trousers
High-Waisted Crinkle Gauze Pull-On Ankle Pants
Adrianna Papell Pocket Wide Leg Pants
Pull On Wide Leg Pants in Shimmer Stripe Linen Blend
Anrabess High Waist Palazzo Pants
But I'm here this summer to convince you to give them a chance. Not only are white pants a nice break from jeans and leggings during the hottest months of the year, but choose a loose, flowy style and they'll also keep you cool on a sweltering day.
Despite what you may have heard or read in the past, white pants really can be flattering on all shapes and sizes. The key is to choose a pair that drapes nicely without being too tight or clingy, like these popular High-Waisted Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Pants at Old Navy which have more than 6,500 five-star ratings. Shoppers rave about how comfortable they are and how good they look on so many different body types.
At just $40, these perfect summer pants are a smart investment. They're made from a lightweight, breathable blend of linen and rayon and are available in regular, tall and petite lengths up to a size 4X.
One shopper who purchased three pairs of these pants commented, "I love the elastic waist [on these pants]. Besides being so comfortable they allow flexibility in movement. Also, the fabric is soft and light but not see-through. This is a good quality pant and at an affordable price."
The warm summer weather will be here for a while, so you'd be wise to treat yourself to a few pairs of wear-anywhere white pants. If you're looking for more flattering white styles to wear this season, take a look at the shopper-approved picks below.
If you want a polished and professional style that works for the office, go with these trousers on sale at Nordstrom. "Great quality for the price," one person wrote in their review of these pants. "[They're] yery comfortable and not see-through. I bought [these pants] for my trips to Europe and love them."
Old Navy strikes again with another pair of winning white pants that shoppers can't get enough of. This gauze pair currently has 800 five-star reviews and lots of people say they're really comfortable. "[I] Love that these are cotton!" one shopper explained in their review. "They are a little thicker and heavier than I expected. The positive side of that is that they are not see-through!"
Pants with patch pockets are having major moment right now, so you'll be very on trend in this affordable style from Adrianna Papell that features a button closure at the front and a stretchy elastic waistband at the back. One customer who owns these pants commented, "They are the perfect length, not cropped at all. The material is great, it feels really quality and [they are] machine washable."
If you like the look of white pants, but are hesitant to jump right in with a solid pair, go for this subtly striped style from LOFT. The pants are loose, flowy and perfect for summer with a soft cotton tee and your favorite flip flops.
Linen pants feel like the perfect summer staple, but they can be a bit high maintenance. This pair of high-waisted wide-leg pants from Anrabess is a great pair of lightweight pants that are less fussy than a high-end pair. However, it is still recommended that dry cleaning is the best bet to prevent shrinking.
