According to Stylish Europeans, This Is the Summer Trouser Trend to Wear in Place of Jeans

For most of the year, you'll usually find me in jeans. They're a staple in my wardrobe, but when summer rolls around, I often find their heavy fabric a little too cumbersome for everyday wear. That’s when I start reaching for chic, lightweight trouser alternatives instead. I'm not much of a skirt or dress person—trousers are where I feel most like myself—so I’m always on the lookout for stylish summer pairs that I can wear with the same tees and blouses I usually pair with denim.

While white linen trousers tend to do the trick for a classic summer look, when I’m in the mood for something a little more playful, the gingham trouser trend is hard to beat.

There’s something inherently joyful about these patterned trousers. Often cast in cheerful shades—I’ve spotted charming yellows, reds and blues in shop windows this season—they inject a dose of personality into any outfit and capture the spirit of summer better than most pieces can.

Riding the wave of the wider gingham revival, which has also brought gingham blouses, dresses capri pants into the spotlight, trousers are, in my opinion, the best way to wear the print. Uncomplicated yet interesting, they pair easily with t-shirts to give them a playful edge, while also styling well with elegant embroidered blouses to dress them up, and thicker knits when the weather demands.

A timeless print that's ebbed in and out of the mainstream for decades, this classic design is certainly one of my favourite trends of the new season. Read on to discover my edit of the best gingham trousers available to buy now.

Shop Gingham Trousers:

Reformation

Olina Linen Cropped Pant

Style with the matching vest or pair this with a simple black layer.

Free People

Preppy Poplin Gingham Trousers

The barrel-leg design gives these a throughly modern feel.

Arket

Seersucker Trousers

Style these with Mary Janes for a vintage inspired look.

Aligne

Ned Check Barrel Trousers

The comfortable trousers are perfect for high-summer styling.

The pretty gingham print gives these a playful charm.

Sézane

Martin Crop Trousers

Be quick—these won't stay in stock for long.

Nobodys Child

Black Check Jerrow Wide Leg Trousers

Add a swish to your step with these ultra wide-leg trousers.