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    "Easy" Pants Are My Summer Personality—These 22 Nordstrom Pairs Fit The Bill

    Jeans, be gone! (Until fall.)

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    By Bailey Burke
    Published 15 July 2026 In Buying Guides

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    This summer, I've been embracing one thing above all else: comfort. Don't get me wrong, I love my jeans. But when the temperature rises well into the 90s, the last thing I want is to wrestle with stiff denim. Instead, I've been reaching for breezy, pull-on pants that look just as polished but feel infinitely better. It seems like every brand has gotten the memo, because stylish, easy pants are everywhere right now, and the options have never been better.

    Whether your situation—postpartum, recovering from surgery, traveling, working from home, or just over uncomfortable waistbands—these are the pants you'll reach for on repeat. Ahead, 22 easy-breezing pants at every price point.

    Barb Wide Leg Satin Pants

    Leset
    Barb Wide Leg Satin Pants
    $260
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    A white satin pant screams chic.

    Belted Wide Leg Pants

    Mango
    Belted Wide Leg Pants
    $90
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    The belted detail gives these that polished, fashion-person look.

    Check Print Wide Leg Ankle Pants

    Eileen Fisher
    Check Print Wide Leg Ankle Pants
    $188
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    Eileen Fisher is the new The Row, haven't you heard?

    Flared Satin Trousers

    H&M
    Flared Satin Trousers
    $25
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    This color!

    Wide Leg Drawstring Pant

    Onia
    Wide Leg Drawstring Pant
    $275
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    Perhaps my favorite of the bunch.

    Vuori Trestles Twill Everyday Wide Leg Crop Pants

    Vuori
    Trestles Twill Everyday Wide Leg Crop Pants
    $118
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    These pants will go with just about everything you own.

    Lilah Lace Trim Linen Pants

    Reformation
    Lilah Lace Trim Linen Pants
    $168
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    The detail of the lace trim is so sweet.

    Elasticated Barrel-Leg Pants

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    $110
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    One of COS' best-selling pants for good reason.

    Eshe Balloon Pants

    AllSaints
    Eshe Balloon Pants
    $219
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    These gather in the most flattering way.

    Niko Crop Pants

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    Niko Crop Pants
    $220
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    I love how these are slightly see-through. I'm picturing wearing these over a bikini on vacation.

    Linen Blend Pull-On Pants

    Madewell
    Linen Blend Pull-On Pants
    $98
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    Turkish towel-inspired and perfect for a hot day.

    Loop Pleated Wide Leg Ankle Pants

    Issey Miyake
    Loop Pleated Wide Leg Ankle Pants
    $590
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    A classic pair I guarantee you'll have for life.

    Stripe Organic Cotton Drawstring Trousers

    Toteme
    Stripe Organic Cotton Drawstring Trousers
    $510
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    These are so cool.

    Palazzo Pants

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    Palazzo Pants
    $850
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    La DoubleJ practically invented chic pull-on pants.

    Julien Wide Leg Poplin Pants

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    $135
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    The athletic stripes down the side give these a cool Adidas-like feel.

    Gale High Waist Linen Pants

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    Gale High Waist Linen Pants
    $198
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    I would pair these with a ballet pink top.

    Evie Polka Dot Mid Rise Balloon Pants

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    Evie Polka Dot Mid Rise Balloon Pants
    $350
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    Always in favor of a polka dot.

    Egeo Pointelle Knit Pull-On Pants

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    Egeo Pointelle Knit Pull-On Pants
    $340
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    The combination of the pointelle and gathered ankle just works.

    Cove Balloon Pants

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    Cove Balloon Pants
    $190
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    These would look great styled with a strappy black sandal and an off-the-shoulder black top.

    Toni Poplin Wide-Leg Cropped Pant

    Simon Miller
    Toni Poplin Wide-Leg Cropped Pant
    $255
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    Stripes are perfect for summertime.

    Nolia Gathered Satin Wide Leg Pants

    Isabel Marant
    Nolia Gathered Satin Wide Leg Pants
    $990
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    Bohemian chic.

    Gale High Waist Satin Pants

    Reformation
    Gale High Waist Satin Pants
    $198
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    These are such an eye-catching color.

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    Bailey Burke is a New York–based contributing fashion editor to Marie Claire and Who What Wear. By day, she works on the Creator & Community team, overseeing influencer and branded content programs across both publications. It's a role that keeps her deeply plugged into the fashion and creator landscape—and has given her a keen eye for the dernier cri. Once (accurately) labeled a shopaholic, she now considers it market research.

    A Chicago native who spent three years in Los Angeles before landing in New York City, Bailey's unique style is a direct product of everywhere she has lived. Outside of work, you'll find her planning her next trip, trying new restaurants, attending concerts, or convincing herself she needs just oneeee more thing in her cart. Follow her on Instagram at @baileyyburke.

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