We’re in that awkward time between spring and summer when it can be jacket weather one day, tank-top weather the next. Transitional fashion pieces can help you navigate the different temperatures and keep you feeling comfortable, and these wide-leg cotton pants are a prime example. The top-selling trousers are casual enough to wear every day, but you can dress them up for a night out too. They’re only $30 at Amazon and shoppers rave about them.
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These 100% cotton pants are plenty breathable for summer, and they have that just-slightly-rumpled look that’s always on trend.
You can comfortably ease into sun-and-fun afternoons with these cotton crops. They’re lightweight and breathable, with a relaxed leg that’s not overly baggy. They’re also incredibly versatile. Wear them with sneakers and a cardigan to run errands, with heeled sandals and a blouse for dinner or even over a swimsuit to the pool. You can’t go wrong no matter how you style them.
The elastic waist makes these trousers easy to pull on and go — like your favorite sweatpants, but nicer. They also have pockets and a stylish cropped length — about 22 inches — so they’ll hit below the knee but above the ankle.
More than 5,400 Amazon shoppers rave about how flattering these pants are, giving them five stars. “Lightweight loose cotton,” said one. “Sixty-six year-old female here, and this is a win.”
“These pants are awesome!” shared another enthusiast. “They have a raw linen look, very breathable without being see-through, light enough to wear on hot days, and figure-flattering. Very slimming! And this is coming from someone with a bigger *ahem* backside and tummy.”
“I was afraid that these would be super-straight-leg granny pants, but they aren’t!” wrote a third happy customer. “They have just a wide-enough leg with a slight flair at the bottom, so they look good. These fit me well even though I have a bit of Covid weight to still shed!”
One 60-year-old shopper who called them “very age-appropriate” said they were in between sizes, so they ordered both and the smaller of the two fit best. “Good quality, they hang nicely,” they said. “I love the just-above-ankle length. They will be perfect with a little platform sandal.”
If you’re thinking you don’t want to buy long pants with summer just around the corner, take note: Lots of shoppers said they’re light enough for summer’s worst.
“Perfect hot-weather pants,” said one pleased customer. “They are comfortable and chic. Perfect for hot Florida summers.”
A note on the fabric: It doesn’t have any stretch, shoppers say. “I wish I had a little room around my thigh area but again I have big thighs,” reported one fan. “There is no stretch at all with this fabric other than the stretchy elastic waist band. They feel comfortable though!”
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Choose from 14 colors, including this pretty pink for spring.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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