The 8 Best Linen Pants for Men in 2024, Tested by Style Editors

The Beach Pant topped the list because, out of all the options I tested, it looked and performed great under the most circumstances. From a day trip to the beach that turned into a long dinner with friends, to a “cocktail attire” wedding topped off with a blazer and open collar dress shirt, this tropical weight trouser killed it. Best of all, it makes a great every-day option because it is so easy to match.

As it turns out, the secret to this linen pant is in the fabric, which Todd Snyder picked from a renowned Italian mill that has been around since 1895. Compared to the other drawstring waisted pants I tested, it looks more like suiting slacks than pajamas. On the flip side, the elastic waistband makes it feel more like pajamas, so you get the best of both worlds. It took way longer to rumple than most other linen garments I’ve worn, and even held up to multiple wears between washes. That’s especially useful, because excessive laundering can deteriorate pure linen over time.

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Most linen pants on Amazon are unfortunately a horror of tearing after a few wears, looking like pajamas, inseam too long, or fabric too wrinkly. So I was glad to discover Sailwind's elevated performance take that is also durable and everyday-friendly.

These drawstring linen pants come with a straight fit to be easily worn under a button-down shirt like suit trousers. They're made mostly of linen, alongside rayon and viscose which I've tested to be also breathable and soft—and the fabric also comes with a bit of stretch for comfort on the go. The style is also very versatile: I've worn them with sandals to the beach, or just to grab a cup of joe at your local café.

Donning these yoga-pants-like linen slacks is the style equivalent of a cool cucumber lounging by the pool, unfazed by the red-hot heat. Not only is Ably's linen fabric extra light and breathable, it is also engineered to be odor-free, stain-resistant, and even quick-drying to really keep your legs cool and dry.

If you're concerned that these trousers look too much like pajamas, our testing of them by wearing them to the office or with button-down shirts shows that they still will look elevated under that laid-back, comfortable fit.

Linen formalwear handles the heat better than any other fabric. Percival makes a wonderful summer weight dress pant that can be worn casually with a t-shirt or polo. We’ve also dressed it up with a button down and made a full suit with the matching jacket.

While wearing this linen pant a few times, two details really stood out. The perfectly balanced cut of the leg is just wide enough to feel modern, but slim enough to keep a sleek silhouette. I loved the design of the waistband, which is on the wider side, because it looks great when worn without a belt and shirt tucked in.

Modeled after J.Crew’s standard chino line, this 100% linen pant is ready for the office, or any semi-formal occasion. Just as with a good pair of chinos, it can also dress down with a t-shirt and sandals. In fact, when the summer heat really turns up, it will feel much nicer than cotton chinos or jeans.

This classic slack comes in four color options, with the blue and tan being a glen plaid pattern. When we took the blue pair for a spin to the office and a couple evening events, we found that the subtle texture of the plaid helps hide the rumpled look that inevitably comes with pure linen.

OAS delivers the perfect “I just walked off the beach” vibe with this casual linen pant. The straight leg fit both adds to the overall comfort, and helps with air flow. A near 50/50 blend of linen and cotton creates a crisp finish that can handle extended wear without wrinkling. This is the ultimate weekend pant, for everything from a backyard BBQ, to knocking off your To-Do list.

The sturdier weight of this linen blend pant makes it more functional for a wider range of weather. Pure linen is bad news in the rain and can’t handle temperatures below 80º, but I had no trouble wearing this one through unpredictable spring weather.

Everlane's linen pants are selling out fast because they elevate your summer wardrobe to a new height of breezy brilliance at under $100. What we love most about them is the elasticated waistband which is made with a drawstring. So many drawstring linen pants we've tested have either waistband that is too tight or too loose, but Everlane's is practically perfect—it fits just right and requires little to no adjusting.

On the other hand, these linen pants are not wrinkly or look too easygoing for more formal occasions, so their versatility for dressing up or down is also surefire.

Instead of looking flowy and all carefree, these 100% linen pants cinch it up with a slim fit to let you look elevated while feeling fresh and crisp, making them best for smart casual occasions like at a bar or a dinner party. They also come in plenty of striped or checked patterns that should easily spruce up your fits.

However, having worn them since the summer of 2022, I notice that these line pants are made without any stretch and will feel a bit tight on beefy thighs, so I wouldn’t recommend traveling too heavy or too far in them.