White linen trousers always just feel like summer in the form of pants. They’re one of the most versatile staples for warm-weather dressing because they’re a timeless piece. I love how they come in tons of different styles and silhouettes, so they work for everyone’s wardrobe. You can wear these to work, for casual weekends, long travel days, and everything else you’re doing this summer.
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What Tops and Shoes to Wear with White Linen Trouser Outfits
White linen pants work with a variety of tops, shoes, and accessories – each of these can help your linen pants transition effortlessly between casual, professional, and dressier occasions.
What Tops Go Best With White Linen Trousers
Casual T-Shirt
A simple, basic t-shirt always looks good with white linen pants. You just can’t go wrong!
Summer Blouse
Summer blouses are some of my favorite things to wear with linen pants. I love how they instantly elevate your outfit.
Button Up
A button up with white linen pants is such a versatile outfit! You can wear it to work, on vacation, or for travel. The options are basically endless. I love the nautical shirt!
Cotton Sweater
I’ve been living in two cotton sweaters this summer, so I had to include cotton sweaters! I love this flag sweater for US holidays, and I’ve also been wearing it for World Cup games. If you want a plain cotton sweater, I’ve been wearing this one almost every single day. It’s perfect for beach mornings, beach nights, or once you’re home from the pool. It comes in lots of colors and patterns. Size down! I wear size XS.
What Shoes Should You Wear With White Linen Trousers
Sandals
Sandals are the most obvious summer shoe option to wear with white linen pants. You can go for a sandal with a block heel for a super 90s look or you can go for flat sandals! Both will look good.
Espadrilles
Espadrilles are always in style in the summer, whether you prefer a flat pair, a fun fisherman style, or heels!
Raffia flats
I love how raffia flats like the pair I’m wearing above help elevate white linen pants, so you can be both chic and practical.
Mesh flats
Mesh flats are always a go-to summer shoe for me. I love how they still cover your feet but also let them breathe in the heat.
Style Tips: How Do You Style White Linen Trousers for Different Occasions?
Pair with basic tops for effortless, casual outfits
A simple t-shirt or button up always looks good with white linen pants.
Add accessories to elevate your outfits
You can use jewelry to change the feel of your outfit. A dainty necklace is perfect for work, but a statement necklace might be more fun for a night out.
Layer with cotton knitwear
Linen goes perfectly with cotton sweaters for the spring and fall. You should avoid heavier, warmer materials like wool.
Five White Linen Trouser Outfits
White linen pants elevated with ballet flats
I wore this outfit to run errands, and I was so comfortable. While I’m clearly dressed casually, I chose raffia ballet flats to make sure the outfit felt intentionally relaxed and not sloppy.
White linen trousers with a button up
I love a tonal moment! I added a brown heart bead necklace to my outfit and made sure my shoes added interest too. If I were to style this for peak summer days, I’d go for these exact mesh ballet flats or these exact raffia flats. You could also add a scarf belt to this look if you wanted to.
These trousers are technically more of an ecru, but ecru and off white still count when we’re talking about summer whites. I love flowy options when it’s hot outside to ensure you don’t overheat even though you’re wearing pants.
Check out this post I wrote if you’re looking for more linen pants outfits.
White linen pants and a fun top
This fish tee is such a fun summer top. It’s perfect for the beach, pool, or a summer vacation. You can layer a cotton sweater over it for cool beach nights too.
White linen pants for work
I own these trousers in black in the regular cut, but I also love Abercrombie’s curve love line. These pants are perfect for work. I love how summery this feels, and it’s still work appropriate. These pants have a belt loop, too, which I love – why is it so hard to find good linen pants with a belt loop?
White linen pants for weekends
The same white linen pants also work for the weekend. I like to wear mine with a simple t-shirt and a belt to keep things comfortable and effortless. You can style this summery scarf over the trousers as a belt if you want or wear a typical belt! I love these espadrille sneakers to keep things comfortable and chic.
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