Jeans are one of those bottoms that you put on without thinking, from Monday morning to Sunday evening. When the thermometer exceeds 30°C and the fabric sticks to the thighs, it suddenly becomes less essential. In the heat, it almost seems “forbidden” to keep your denim on.
The figures show that this reflex is not neutral. Before being worn, a pair of jeans travels about 65,000 kilometers on the production line, and each piece requires between 7,000 and 10,000 liters of water, according to Carenews. When we know that around 2 billion are sold per year, slowing down denim in summer starts to make sense.
Why look for alternatives to jeans in summer when it’s very hot
In the middle of a heatwave, the problem is simple: denim remains dense, heats up quickly and allows little air circulation. No wonder if, style-wise, alternatives to jeans in summer are becoming a real topic. explains Angela Gahng, founder of minimalist brand Alimna Concept, in an interview with WhoWhatWear.
For her, denim needs to be “broken in” before becoming pleasant. she explains. She therefore prefers to work with natural fibers and minimalist cuts, designed like anti-jeans.
Knee-length shorts and capri leggings to replace jeans
To keep a sharp look when it’s very hot, knee-length shorts in a tailored Bermuda style work well. Its cut is reminiscent of classic pants, but air circulates freely around the legs. In a cotton canvas or a linen-viscose blend, it pairs with an oversized shirt for the office or a tank top in town.
Another option is capri leggings, which stop at the calf or just below the knee. Fitted but in a breathable material, it lengthens the leg and works with ballerinas or minimalist sneakers. Similar versions of corsair pants, pedal pushers, follow the same movement: observes Angela Gahng.
Flowing pants: the chicest anti-jeans of summer
Many silhouettes also replace jeans with wide pants with an elasticated waist, in cotton gauze, tencel or light linen. underlines Angela Gahng. This model thus becomes an ideal anti-jean for heatwave days.
Around him gravitate other fluid pants adapted to the heat: balloon, with airy volume and tight ankle; fine canvas cargo; fringed or peplum peplum models, perfect for summer evenings. In any case, concludes Angela Gahng, and these cuts offer a credible alternative to jeans.
What alternatives to jeans in summer?
Bermuda shorts, capri leggings and light flowing pants.
What materials for lightweight pants?
Linen, fine cotton, cotton gauze, tencel.
Can we wear these pieces to the office?
Yes, with clean cuts and sober colors.
