They're the only pants I bring on vacation.
I just returned from my seven-day cruise to the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. While much of my time was spent on the air-conditioned boat, I also braved the 90-plus-degree Caribbean heat on several occasions. And as much as I would’ve liked to live in my bikini, it’s not permissible to walk around in just swimwear, no matter how hot it is.
I found an alternative to being in the buff by wearing pieces that felt like I had nothing on. I stuck to breezy dresses and my Chartou Linen Palazzo Pants with a next-to-nothing scarf top, which kept me cool yet covered. I plan on stocking up on more colors on Amazon to get through the summer.
Chartou Linen Palazzo Pants
$29 at Amazon
The drawstring pants come in eight colors, including beige, green, blue, gray, and black, and sizes range from XS to XL. They’re made from a lightweight, cotton-linen blend and feature a high-rise fit, two front pockets, and a relaxed palazzo design that falls away from the leg.
My beach uniform the whole trip was the Chartou linen pants, and thankfully, there was dry cleaning service on the ship which allowed me to wear them as many times as I liked. You would think wearing long pants in over 90-degree weather would be sweat-inducing, but these pants are lightweight and breathable.
The green color wasn't see-through, despite its feather-like density, and was true to the color on the site. They don’t scratch or irritate your skin like other linen styles I’ve owned and actually have decent-sized pockets that fit my larger iPhone. It has a stretchy elastic waistband and a functional drawstring cord that make them easy to get on and off, and they don’t dig into my waist, even after a big lunch.
They dry super quickly, so I wasn’t wet for long after putting them on over my damp bathing suit. Though they wrinkle easily, they still look presentable without steaming. I had them dry-cleaned while I was on the boat and they didn’t shrink or lose their softness. Once I got home, I washed them in my washing machine and had similar results (I just made sure to air-dry them). I plan on picking up the blue and the red to add more color to my neutral-leaning linen pant collection.
Shop more colors of Chartou Linen Palazzo Pants for $29 on Amazon, below.
$29 at Amazon
$29 at Amazon
$29 at Amazon