The Bigger, the Better: 23 Billowy Palazzo Pants for Summer
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Palazzo pants may sound complicated, but they can be defined simply as super wide-leg pants. What makes this trouser silhouette unique, though, is that the flare begins at the waist, creating even more volume as it billows out towards the floor. Usually, the best palazzo pants are made out of a lightweight fabric, making them an ideal choice for summer dressing and on our hot list for the season.
Designers also leaned into the easy nature of the pant for Pre-Fall 2022, offering some statement-making styles sure to invigorate any closet. Carolina Herrera presented a billowy, high-waisted palazzo pant with a matching bra top in a romantic silk scarf print fabric, reading “The Art of Kissing,” giving off flamenco vibes perfect for a night out on vacation. Prabal Gurung featured a bright orange trouser paired with an off-the-shoulder floral peasant blouse, an easy summer outfit formula for high temp days, and The Row showed an almost corset-like pair in creamy white, effortlessly styled with an oversize crewneck white T-shirt.
Take these designers’ styling cues as you give the pant a go in your own wardrobe. Look for airy, flowy fabrics such as silk, cotton, and linen that will add even more oomph to these breezy pants. Don’t be afraid to play with color and print, as we are aiming to channel a vacation mood after all. But if you are a tried and true minimalist, there are plenty of clean options in black and khaki that will fit into your wardrobe seamlessly, offering ample styling opportunities.
Below, shop 23 of the best palazzo pants to keep you cool all summer long.
