summer pants

i don't do skirts, i don't do shorts

Some people say the true fashion people of the world will give up anything for the sake of fashion. While I obviously love fashion, the one thing that will never get in the way for me is comfort.

The way I feel in an outfit affects my mood, how much I enjoy my day, and honestly, how confident I feel. When I’m comfortable, I feel like I look good. When I’m not, I’m either physically uncomfortable or I’m hyper-aware of something and thinking about it all day.

Ever since I was a kid, shorts and dresses have never really felt comfortable. I'm constantly wondering if my leg hair is showing, if I cross my legs the wrong way, or if people can see my underwear. Then there's the effortless look some people can pull off in shorts or tiny dresses. You know... Kate Moss in a mini dress with those tall Minnetonka boots. Somehow that has just never translated to my 5'2 frame. Instead of feeling cool, I just feel frumpy. Maybe I need to relax a little, but after 36 years, I don't think that's changing anytime soon.

a white jean (I hemmed these) with flip flops will always be a staple, if you’re not into white these have been doing the trick too

So... pants are a really important part of my wardrobe. Not just in winter, but all year round. If you feel the same way, then I think you'll be able to trust my summer pant recommendations. I've been on this mission for the better part of 36 years.

There’s a few type of pants

• Pants that you can launder easily (wear to a smelly beach, or to do chalk with the kids)

• workhorse pants for day/night

• fancy pants

The most important thing to remember here is fabrics. You must check the tags!

my #1: cotton poplin (crisp, smooth, breathable)

the ones to wear with the children or to easily wash out the “outdoor smell”

Most versatile for me are cotton poplin pants. I have collected many over the years, some no longer linkable but these, these, and these are, and one of my favourite cuts of pant now done in poplin -I am ordering immediately. Haven’t tried these but they look good and are fairly priced.

I do wash poplin at home on gentle cycle and hang dry. I don’t care that much about the wrinkles but if you do, a quick steam and they look great. If I plan on wearing them somewhere nicer than I will dry clean beforehand.

crepe…everyones travel favourite companion

my pick of the litter (wearing small could have done xs too),check out a jennifer lawrence favourite. Was just sent these and they are great and being hemmed as we speak.

newfound favourite … terry (beach, pool, splashpad friendly)

I wear these daytime with kids (or without) and keep them on for casual dinners too…

Wearing these below… but more price friendly here and here.

jersey cotton… pajamas for the day

a throw in the dryer and these are a fine length for my 5’2 frame (maybe a touch long)

sold out in grey but other colors here...

workhorse day/night pant… silk

needs to be dry cleaned so i’m careful when I wear them, but light as air, so flattering… something to be said about the real deal.

i’ve worn these soooo much already - wearing a small. so airy, so comfy.. these and these look really good too and for something different these

taffeta

introduced to me by donni, a great fabric to make a simple cut more exciting. Feels like you’re wearing nothing! dry clean only

cargo pant

these are sold out but if I were going to buy now I’d try these or these

Linen…so many options

linen pants are so widely available at every price point-i reach for these mostly (check out j crew, gap, uniqlo etc)

The workout pant… no, I don’t really wear leggings

been wearing these mostly to pilates, also wore them on the plane to paris… otherwise wear these

new summer pants keep getting released and I will update if I add any to my collection in the chat!

That’s all for now! Hope you’re enjoying your summer so far.

Xo

Jen