Party Pants (For Parties, Travel & Everyday)

One of the easiest ways to feel dressed for summer is with a great pair of patterned pants. From crisp stripes and romantic florals to playful eyelet, madras, paisley, and bold vacation-ready prints, there’s a pair for every mood and occasion. Easy pant silhouettes are having a moment right now, with wide legs, breezy fabrics, and elastic waists (hallelujah!) so you can look polished while staying completely comfortable, whether you’re headed to a party, packing for a travel day, or simply elevating the everyday at home. Below, I’m rounding up my favorite patterned pants and shorts for summer, plus exactly how I’d style them.

The medallion print on these bell pants (15% off with STACIE15) is absolutely gorgeous. They sold through SO FAST but sizes keep coming in and out likely due to returns. They are so, so comfortable. I wore them for a day wandering Positano with this simple chunky knit tank and a great tote (cannot say enough good things about this one).
These seashell eyelet pull-on pants are so feminine with their scalloped hem and embroidery details. The elastic waist makes them ideal for travel, and they look beautiful with the matching tank and a long pendant necklace.
If you're looking for options in happy hues (and happy prices), consider these madras trousers (just ordered), these gingham linen pants, or these multi-stripe pants.
La DoubleJ never disappoints with bold prints, and these silk palazzo pants in lavender are no exception. The elastic waist and fluid silk twill make them incredibly comfortable for parties, travel, or a long dinner al fresco. (I have the dress version in this print and the fabric is so richly detailed.)
Satin geo print makes these wide-leg pants feel so luxe for the price. The warm berry tones are beautiful with a sleeveless cream knit (just ordered this!) and leather slide sandals.
Need an easy breezy pant that works for the office or on vacation? Both these striped pants and these tulip print pants can go from a travel day with slides to a business dinner with a silk cami and blazer effortlessly.
These cheerful floral cotton pants (20% off with StacieM20) from the Mark D. Sikes x J.McLaughlin collab are instant mood boosters (and remind me of Gucci for a fraction of the price). Pair with a white linen button-down and bare feet for a backyard BBQ.
The fringe hem on these paisley silk pants is such a beautiful detail. Wear them with the matching top for a head-to-toe look, or pair with a simple cami for something more understated.
A silk bandana print pant with an elastic waist? Sign me up. These feel incredibly luxe while being so comfortable, and they look stunning with a fitted top and gold jewelry. Plus, these pants will transition beautifully into fall with a cashmere sweater. These wide-leg pants offer a similar look at a more wallet friendly price point.
Vertical stripes are fabulous for elongating your legs and these linen wide-leg pants feels so elevated. I'd pair with a embroidered linen top for evening or a great white tank (15% off with stacie15) and basket bag for daytime exploring. (A similar pair in navy and white for half the price here, perfect with a navy tank (15% off with stacie15).)
An embroidered palazzo pant at this price point is a steal. Throw on with the matching blouse. The wide elastic waist is incredibly comfortable, and the black-and-white palette feels fresh with a black raffia tote.
Boho summer style at its best, these two-tone eyelet linen shorts have the prettiest scalloped hem. The high-rise A-line silhouette is super flattering with a tucked-in shirt, or this slightly cropped sweater (15% off with stacie15) that's so good I own it in 3 colors.
Julia Amory's printed cotton shorts (15% off with STACIE15) are made for lazy summer weekends. Throw on a white linen button-down (unbuttoned over a swimsuit!) and sandals for an easy beach-to-lunch look.
Nothing says party pants quite like these botanical silk pajama pants from Erdem. The fern print is stunning, and they look gorgeous with a simple silk cami and heeled sandals for a summer evening out.
Etro's iconic paisley gets the palazzo treatment in these stunning wide-leg pants, and the drawstring waist makes them a dream for travel days. I'd pair with a perfect white tank top over a bikini for a day at the pool.
Ulla Johnson's ombré silk pants are absolute showstoppers. The sunset color palette is like wearable art. Keep the top simple and let these do all the talking at your next event.
Silk drawstring pants with a floral woodblock print? These Ralph Lauren palazzos feel like vacation in pant form. So lightweight and easy, they'd be stunning with a lightweight knit and block heeled sandals for a cool evening dinner date.
Emporio Sirenuse brings the Amalfi Coast to your wardrobe with these chintz-print flared trousers. The rich botanical print in coral red is so striking paired with a simple top and a little basket bag.
I love the wide-leg silhouette on these blue striped cotton pants. They look so chic with a boat-neck linen tee and raffia tote, perfect for travel days or casual summer dinners.
For an easygoing striped option, these mocha cotton pants (15% off with STACIE15) look effortlessly cool with a white linen shirt and leather sandals. They have a smooth waistband at the front, and elastic at the back. Genius!) Fabulous paired with a new take on one of my favorite sandals.