How Not To Look Like A Dweeb When Wearing Khaki Chinos.
A Thread:
A Thread:
Khaki chinos are probably one of the most maligned articles of clothing in menswear.
And for good reason too.
They've become synonymous with stodgy business casual looks everywhere.
And for good reason too.
They've become synonymous with stodgy business casual looks everywhere.
What you see above is what I call the "lame politician look."
Like most articles of clothing, the problem is not with the piece itself but rather how it's worn.
Here's a good example:
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Like most articles of clothing, the problem is not with the piece itself but rather how it's worn.
Here's a good example:
Credit: bit.ly/2FnTf9x
Both men here are wearing similar outfits above (khaki chinos + blue button up shirt).
But the gentleman on the left is executing the look on a much higher level because:
1) He's in great shape
2) Everything is well fitted
3) Grooming is on point
But the gentleman on the left is executing the look on a much higher level because:
1) He's in great shape
2) Everything is well fitted
3) Grooming is on point
With khaki chinos the fit is very important. That's where most guy mess things up.
Ryan Reynolds is a good example of how you want your khaki chinos to fit:
Ryan Reynolds is a good example of how you want your khaki chinos to fit:
Fitted but not too tight.
It's how I wear them myself:
It's how I wear them myself:
If you've got muscular legs like me it can be a challenge to find something that works.
The chinos you see me wearing above are the Mason Fit Chinos from Banana Republic: shopstyle.it/l/blHcE
The chinos you see me wearing above are the Mason Fit Chinos from Banana Republic: shopstyle.it/l/blHcE
I also recommend checking out J.Crew's 770 Straight fit chinos which I'm wearing below in catskill green: bit.ly/2Q28O8V
You'll notice that I like to roll/cuff my chinos.
I only do this for the spring/summer season when I'm wearing them with sneakers and go for a no show sock look.
I only do this for the spring/summer season when I'm wearing them with sneakers and go for a no show sock look.
Don't be afraid to wear a pair of khaki chinos. They are not "played out" by any stretch.
The key (as always) it's getting yourself in great shape and dialing in the fit.
The key (as always) it's getting yourself in great shape and dialing in the fit.
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