Top 10 Beach Pants

WHAT TO LOVE
Leave it to Summersalt to design one of the best pairs of beach pants money can buy. The brand is well-known for its swimsuits (which have also been featured in our Top 10 lists, by the way), and these wide-legged, high-waisted pants are the perfect companion piece to so many of their styles. 

GOOD TO KNOW
These beach pants are made from a lightweight, luxe voile fabric that's sourced from sustainable forests to help save water, maintain forest cover, & reduce CO2 emissions.

WHAT TO LOVE
These best-selling Madewell pants fit like joggers but feel like an ocean breeze. Crafted from airy gauze, the Lightestspun Beach Cover-Up Pants feature a tasseled tie at the waist and plenty of pockets.

GOOD TO KNOW
Worried that white isn't your color? Good news: These beach pants are also available in black.

WHAT TO LOVE
For starters, the $25 price tag on these pants isn't too bad. But beyond that, Kona Sol's Smocked Waist Cover Up Pants are practically made for strutting in the sand. With dramatic side slits on the pant legs and a roomy silhouette, you'll be a perfect example of resort style when rocking these beach pants.

GOOD TO KNOW
According to reviewers, these run slightly large. The white rendition is also see-through, so keep that in mind if you were planning to sport these over a brightly-colored swimsuit.

WHAT TO LOVE
Speaking of pants with leg slits, Aerie's Pool-To-Party Pants serve as another take on the trend. Made with a textured gauze fabric, these high-waisted beach pants have a secret: There's a tie on each bottom hem that allows you to convert them into joggers.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
Here's a promising review from a mom-to-be: "I am currently about five months pregnant. I came across these pants and they were one of the best purchasing decisions I ever made. Light, airy, cute, & comfortable. They will also stretch with my growing belly! I would absolutely buy them again in another color." 

WHAT TO LOVE
When you think of summertime fabrics, cotton and linen likely come to mind. Well, that combo is exactly what's behind these top-rated beach pants, which have a smocked waist and a pleated front for the most flattering fit possible. 

GOOD TO KNOW
These are the fourth best-selling product on Amazon in the category of women's casual pants.

WHAT TO LOVE
These sheer beach pants from Wild Fable are perfect for cruises, festivals, and pool parties. They feature a high-rise waistband and a subtly-flared hem, plus, the fabric they're made from is lightweight and breathable.

GOOD TO KNOW
According to reviewers, these pants run slightly small. Oh, and there's a matching top should you want the full set.

WHAT TO LOVE
Athleta's Cabo Linen Wide Leg Pants give a whole new meaning to "travel light." Ideal for traveling, these beach pants are made from a textured, super-lightweight linen blend and have a drawstring waistband and zippered pockets. 

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
"Love these pants! I have them in both black and white. They're stylish, comfortable pants that can be dressed up with a small heel or worn with casual shoes. Love the angled zipper pocket on each side which adds more style. Also, the combination linen blend fabric helps keep you cooler in hot weather."

WHAT TO LOVE
Summersalt's second pair of beach pants to grace our list are a looser version of bell-bottoms (and the perfect option for beach-lounging). The Palazzo Pants are made from entirely recycled fabric that is anti-microbial, static-free, and wrinkle-resistant (aka, a must-have for low-maintenance shoppers). 

GOOD TO KNOW
In addition to black and white, these pants are available in leopard print, polka dots, and stripes.

WHAT TO LOVE
Easy and breezy, Old Navy's High-Waisted Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Pants are sure to become a regular in your hot day rotation. They have hip pockets, an elasticized, high-rise waistband, and a relaxed silhouette. 

GOOD TO KNOW
You can snag these pants in regular and tall sizes up to a 4XL.

WHAT TO LOVE: Here they are: the best women's beach pants money can buy, according to our algorithm. The Seaside Pants have been a J.Crew favorite since 2015, and with a linen blend that they're calling the equivalent of a personal AC, it's no wonder why these are a best-selling style.

GOOD TO KNOW: From Fragrant Orange to Rich Spruce, the Seaside Pants come in a variety of color options. They're also made for classic, petite, and tall frames in sizes from 3XS to 3XL.