6 Editor-Approved Jean Alternatives for Spring

While jeans are undeniably a wardrobe staple, straddling the delicate balance between casual ease and polished sophistication, there comes a moment—often at the cusp of spring—when the thought of slipping into them feels less than enticing. After months of wear during the winter, there’s a need to break free from them. Fortunately, a world of equally versatile and eternally elegant alternatives awaits.

This spring, we’re giving our beloved jeans a well-deserved rest and turning to refined options like silk and satin trousers, whose sleek surfaces exude an air of understated luxury. Additionally, we’re embracing the breezy allure of linen pants—timeless, light, and ideal for warmer days. But the jean alternatives don’t stop there. Keep scrolling to discover six of the most stylish pant options to wear this season—and beyond—along with fresh inspiration from the fashion set on how to wear them with true flair.

1. Linen Pants

Style Notes: When the warm weather arrives, linen trousers become the ultimate wardrobe staple we can’t live without. For those of us who aren’t dress people, nothing quite compares to their breezy, effortless, and polished appeal. Whether paired with a matching linen top, a bathing suit, or a lightweight sweater, linen pants are the perfect go-to for a cool, chic look.