The Best Summer Pants: Fashionable Summer Wear that Will Keep You Cool

It's not as easy as you would think to find cool summer pants . Literally. When temperatures climb in the summer time, it is hard to not sweat when you are covering your legs. There are pants that can be worn in extreme heat -- it's just a matter of choosing the fit and fabric that make you feel good. These are the best summer pants for anyone wanting to look stylish and stay cool.

Cargo Pants


Every summer wardrobe should contain cargo pants because they are one of the most comfortable pants fit for summer. These loosely cut bottoms are designed for outdoor activities, with cargo pockets to store necessities. The pockets are usually very big, designed to snap, pull or zip closed so things won't fall out during long walks or hikes. Most cargo pants are made of quick-drying, synthetic and cotton-synthetic blends, so they do not absorb sweat. Many cargo pant legs can be cropped, buttoned or fastened to make them shorter or longer. They are usually in camouflage colors -- khaki, green or black. These versatile pants fit women of all shapes and sizes.


Capri Pants


Capri pants are straight and fitted, with the pant designed to end midcalf or just below the calf; some end just below the knee. Capris make the best summer pants because they are made from a light materials that keep the body cool. Although capris were first designed by Sonja de Lennart in 1948, it wasn't until the late 1950s and early '60s that women began wearing the fashionable pant named after the island of Capri in Italy, where they first became popular.


Linen Pants


You may associate linen with the dinner table, but what many people do not know is that Linen is one of the earliest fibers to be made into string and cloth. Linen makes a good choice for summer pants. It is lightweight, and some linen pants provide sun protection. Linen comes from the flax plant, which originated in the Mediterranean and also in Central Asia. Most linen pants are light colored, usually khaki or white, and fit loosely, which makes them good for any body type.


Silk Pants

Silk pants are light and cool and make one of the best pants for summer, wonderful for everyday wear in the summertime or elegant dressed up with heels for a special occasion. According to Confucius, silk originated in 2640 B.C. when the Chinese princess Xi Ling Shi became the first person to reel a cocoon of silk which, according to the Confucius's tale, had dropped into her cup of tea, has been a way of life for the Chinese culture for over 3000 years.


References


Online Encyclopedia; Women's Cargo Pants - The History of Women's Cargo Pants

http://encyclopedia.jrank.org/articles/pages/cmgd0euzlo/Women's-Cargo-Pants-History-Women's-Cargo-Pants.html

Fashion PK; History of Capri Pants

http://www.fashionpk.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=448

History for Kids; The History of Linen

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/clothing/linen.htm

Silk; The History of Silk

http://www.silk.org.uk/history.htm