Chinos

Chinos originally took their name from the cotton twill fabric used in the manufacture of casual pants. Cotton is still the favorite choice of fabric for chinos for men, but the pants are now available in a wide choice of designs, colors and brands. The Stylight site has a diverse selection of chinos for men, ranging from straight pants for everyday wear to designer label versions.

Make the Modern Chino the Core of Your Closet

Chino’s, like so much of modern menswear, were first designed for military wear. The twill weave of the fibers made these cotton pants durable enough for soldiers and breathable enough for hot climates. In classic Khaki and earthy greens and blues, these pants have transitioned from battle-ready to weekend-ready over the past century.

From lounging at the yacht club to pounding the pavement downtown, these modern Chino’s can handle any terrain or occasion.

Modern Military

Whether you are planning to hit the streets or the trails this weekend, you can count on the durable nature of twill Chinos pants to keep up with your rugged weekend. Hardy enough to stand up to a work boot, wear a pair of earthy green chinos with a lace-up boot for an off-duty look with a utilitarian twist. Soften up this strong silhouette with a chunky cardigan for cooler weather, and slip on aviators for a classic military touch.

Classic Chinos

When your weekend plans lie somewhere between casual and corporate, like a garden party at your boss’s or an office yacht party, opt for a chino that can handle the heat and keep you looking cool. The perfect preppy pant for a sophisticated outing, try a pair of these lightweight pants in pale tan or clean white. Wear them with a polo shirt and a braided belt, then roll up the bottoms to bare your ankles in luxe leather loafers.

Corporate Khakis

Change up your classic office outfit with a crisp pair of chinos. A dark blue will offset the casual fabric and pair well with a softly structured sports coat.  Choose a chino with pleats or a center crease for an added air of corporate wear. You can get away with wearing a white tee when you don formal footwear or an on-point office look.

It’s time to swap out your tired denim and re-think those easy to wrinkle trousers. While jeans and dress pants are staples in every man’s wardrobe, it’s time to expand to pants that can do double-duty for work and the weekend.

Classic chinos that can camouflage as casual or corporate.

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