I'm a denim girl [1] through and through, but at a certain point, even I retire my jeans for the Summer. It's not just the heat that inspires me to save my denim [2] up for the Fall — there's also a whole world of breezy, lightweight bottoms that we don't get to wear a whole lot beyond the Summer months. Think printed silk trousers or cool cropped pants that are perfect for showing off ankle-strap sandals at cocktail hour or the office. The best part is that you need little more than a white t-shirt or tank to complete the outfit. Just scroll on for the 19 pairs of denim alternatives we're obsessed with.
— Additional reporting by Marina Liao
Wear Isabel Marant's dobbs track pants [4] ($355) with an asymmetrical tank top or T-shirt.
Models Kendall and Gigi are fans of the paperbag waist trousers [5], so scoop one up from Mango [6] ($100) just in time for Spring.
You won't be able to escape the gingham print train, so hop on board with these Topshop ruffle pants [7] ($68).
Dubbed Everlane's "most flattering pant," ever you'll want some wide leg crop bottoms [8] ($68) from the brand.
It's all about the stripes on Madewell's huston pull-on crop pants [Array] ($70).
A modern yet groovy fit on Etro's palazzo pants [9] ($855) is calling your name.
Wear Aritzia's chaunce pants [10] ($145) with an equally billowy crop top.
If you love a tailored and skintight trouser, give these Rag & Bone pinstripe options [11] ($295) a try.
We're all about the button details on Temperly London's wide leg trousers [12] ($695).
If Emily Ratajowski has a pair [13] of H&M's fine knit pants [14] ($60) we need one too.
Can't decide between two prints or colors? Wear both in Monse's cotton-twill pants [15] ($1,290).
Give your pants the sexy slit cut with this option from Lovers + Friends [16] ($118).
The dancing emoji dress comes in pants form at Zara [17] ($70).
Tibi's marigold pants [18] ($550) will quickly become a Spring favorite.
Step up your office wear style in these fitted Ann Taylor pants [19] ($70).
We found your daytime brunch or even party pants from Anthropologie [20] ($188).
It's not too late to scoop up ruffle pants from Pixie Market [21] ($118).
If you miss your jeans, these Free People lightweight linen bottoms [22] ($98) have a denim-like look.
Wear with sneakers, heels, or mules these pleated woven Asos culottes [23] ($43) goes with every outfit.