Chinos are increasingly an essential part of any man's wardrobe, offering a smart-casual look that works whether you're on the beach, in the office or at the palace. In this article, we find chinos to suit every budget from pauper to prince (yes, we have gone a little royal wedding crazy. Don't worry, it will pass).
But first, what's the difference between chinos and khakis? Unless you're in the army, you'll probably never need to care. Both chino and khaki are terms that originally come from military clothing; chino is a type of twill cloth while khaki refers to a sandy brown color. So confusingly, you can have chino cloth in a khaki color. You'll find smart casual cotton trousers in pale shades called all sorts of things. Here are some that we recommend.
Chinos have now become an established feature in the office environment, originally for a 'dress down Friday' but now they are widely accepted as business clothing, maybe worn with a blue Oxford shirt or another shirt with a collar but no tie. Chinos with a pleat give a slightly smarter look but risk making you look a bit nerdy. Style-wise, chinos are now available in a 'five pocket' style, the same as you see on jeans. These are rather more casual than the normal version with side pockets in the seam.
A relatively new name in men's smart casual clothing is Bonobos. Formed by a couple of business school chums, the company has gone for quality clothing with a few distinctive touches that make their clothes stand out. They have recently expanded their sizes to include a number of styles with a 36 inch inseam and their customer service is excellent.
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