The Best Pairs of Chinos for Men

Franklyn Michelin
2 min readSep 4, 2020

It’s 2020, and the world is far less formal than it was. In this new laid-back environment, chinos offer a casual alternative to jeans for men. Chinos are versatile enough for men to wear them for any occasion. They are much more versatile than jeans. They can be dressed up for more formal occasions or dressed down for more relaxed times. Celebrities have even worn them on the red carpet.

Esquire.com’s article outlines 12 of the best chinos for men, “chinos are undergoing a renaissance.” The chinos of 2020 are not the preppy Ivy Leaguer chinos from the mid-nineteenth century. This military uniform pant has come a long way. Chinos’ styles for men have evolved from the flat front preppy styles to include more pleated, baggie styles.

For today’s chinos, the emphasis is on comfort, making them a good option for men who do not want to wear jeans. Some of the pleated styles even have side adjusters on them for more comfort. Couple that comfort with the style’s adaptability and men can choose to wear chinos to upscale functions or just to the office.

Although chinos have always been made of cotton fabric, even that has been made more flexible for comfort. Some of the best chinos for men are made of cotton blends, stretch cotton fabric, and cotton-linen blends instead of the traditional cotton twill.

In addition to the wide variety of cloth, today’s chinos for men also come in a large array of colors. They are not just dust-colored khakis anymore. The traditional colors of beige, olive, and blue will always be there, but now men can show their unique style with colorful chinos in red, pink, and yellow. When paired with a t-shirt, they are the epitome of casual style.

Chinos are easy to add to any man’s wardrobe, no matter his personal style. With the collection of fabrics and colors, the possibilities are endless. They are a comfortable substitute for jeans that can be dressed up or down for wear in any setting. They are every man’s pant style and should be in every modern man’s closet.

Originally published at https://franklynmichelin.net.

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Franklyn Michelin

Based in Montreal, Franklyn Michelin is a business owner, fashion aficionado, weather junkie, and winter sports fan. Learn more @ https://franklynmichelin.net.