Wondering how to wear chinos? This in-depth guide contains everything you need to know about these insanely versatile pants.
If you could only own one pair of pants, chinos would be a smart choice. From casual summer get ups to business casual winter fits, they do it all.
Here’s everything you need to know to look good and feel great wearing chinos, including how they should fit and what to wear them with.
WHAT ARE CHINOS?
Chino is a cotton twill fabric. It’s sturdy and durable, which is why it’s also used to make denim. Chinos are pants made from chino cloth.
These days, chinos come is all shapes and sizes, but they typically have these characteristics:
- Flat front (no pleats)
- Concealed stitching
- Slanted front pockets
- Jetted back pockets
- Zipper fly
- Belt loops
Today, chinos are still available in pure cotton twill, as well as various synthetic blends that offer performance attributes like stretch, moisture wicking and temperature control.
Modern day chinos are also available in a wide variety of colors, weights, sizes and cuts.