Men's Pants

Men's pants from every angle

A staple of men's wardrobes for centuries, they were even reserved for men until the 1960s. Today, trousers remain the essential element of men's outfits, regardless of the desired style or level of comfort. From cut to care, discover all the secrets of this fashion essential.

Overview of the essentials

Skinny, slim, carrot or straight, there are several different trouser cuts, divided into six main families, which are as follows:

The jeans

Popularized in the 1950s, jeans are an iconic pair of pants that come in almost infinite variations thanks to a wide range of cuts, colors, washes, and finishes. Made from durable denim, they are casual and trendy pants, the basis for a very wide variety of looks. Slim-fit jeans are best suited to tall, slim men or those looking for a modern, rock-inspired look. In this case, they are best paired with ankle boots or leather shoes. Straight-leg jeans (or straight-cut jeans): more classic, but also more comfortable, these jeans will suit almost any body shape. They are a basic that you should always have in your wardrobe.

The chino

Today, chinos have managed to carve out a place of choice in men's wardrobes. They have become a true basic that comes in many colors, cuts, and sometimes patterns. A must-have for preppy style, chinos are more chic than jeans or men's linen pants, while offering perfect comfort. These cotton canvas pants (most often gabardine or twill) are the ultimate men's pants for everyday wear. Often more comfortable than jeans and more sophisticated, they will go with all styles. Casual if worn with a T-shirt (plain or printed) or more sophisticated when worn with a shirt or polo shirt, these models can be dressed up or down depending on the clothing and accessories you pair them with. The ultimate men's summer pants, they have a place in your wardrobe.

The strength of Chino lies in its variety of colors:

• The Chino Marine
  This understated shade will pair perfectly with a light-colored patterned shirt or a gray polo shirt. It won't pair well with a brightly colored top or a black shirt. Obviously, as with any dark clothing, light-colored socks are a no-no.

• The Grey Chino
  This elegant and easy-to-match chino model will be perfect for everyday life. You can easily pair it with a pair of sneakers and a light-colored shirt, a polka-dot shirt, or even a checked shirt. However, avoid wearing it with black derbies or Oxfords.

• The burgundy chinos
  Although arguably more difficult to match, burgundy men's pants remain a must-have in chino style. Wear them with a plain white or black shirt to avoid any faux pas.

If you're tall and slim, opt for a Slim Fit Chino. These slim-fit men's pants flatter your figure even more. If, on the other hand, you have a more H- or V-shaped body shape, opt for a straight-cut Chino. As for accessories, you can easily pair your Chino with a braided belt. These belts, available in several colors, will match most of your men's Chino pants.

The pleated pants

Enhanced by pleats on the front, sewn or branded with a hot iron, pleated trousers are a more elegant style than chinos, which are very often found in the suit pants category. They are worn with a shirt and dress shoes .

The suit pants

Suit trousers, which were once confused with pleated trousers, have evolved considerably in the modern era. Always made of wool, most often plain or with pinstripes, they now feature a slimmer cut and an iron-sewn crease on the front of the leg. A nice shirt, matching jacket, and fine dress shoes, such as derbies and Oxfords, will complete a perfectly elegant outfit.
Please note: To pair suit pants with a suit jacket, the materials must be the same. For example, navy suit pants won't necessarily go with a navy jacket if the two aren't from the same outfit.
We will also avoid matching men's brown trousers with a black jacket (or vice versa).
However, it is possible to coordinate suit pants with a blazer or jacket. You just need to follow the classic color matching criteria.

Cargo pants

Featuring a looser fit than men's chinos and often featuring multiple bellowed pockets, cargo pants are a very casual style, originally worn by American workers and soldiers in the late 19th century. Cargo pants are now reserved for leisure wear.
Jogging pants and sweatpants

Made from fleece or pique cotton, jogging pants are different from sweatpants, which are most often made from nylon or taffeta. While the latter is limited to physical activity, the former can be worn as casual wear at home or in the city, in its "tapered" version, with a fitted cut on the calves and wider at the thighs. These men's black pants, in their classic version, are available in several colors to suit your tastes.

Wear beige men's pants or white men's pants

Beige and white are light colors, often reserved for warmer seasons. For fall and winter, we prefer the garment in its slightly darker shade: light brown. A dark color accentuates the silhouette even better, and offers a significant practical advantage: the garment is considerably less prone to dirt.

Do's & Don'ts: How to Choose Your Pants?

Finding a cut that suits both your body shape and your style can sometimes be difficult. Here are some tips to help you choose the right pants:

1. Size

The cut of the pants should be sufficiently fitted on the thighs, without molding them.
The buttocks should be supported, but not compressed.
Pants should fit at the waist, or slightly lower for jeans.
If the pants don't fit without a belt, then they are too wide.
If you notice pronounced creases at the bottom of the fly, then it is too tight.
There should be no excess material in the crotch.

2. Length

The bottom of the pants should cover the top of the shoes and part of the laces.
The bottom of the pants should create a single break on the shoe, if there are several, it is too long.
Always choose sewn hems over unsewn hems, which will inevitably come undone in no time.
To wear your trousers rolled up, or shortened Italian style, make a turn-up of no more than 4 cm.

3. The finishes

The seams of the trousers must be even and close together.
The bottoms of the pockets should not be too thick.
The corner of the pockets must be reinforced with a bar tack, equivalent to a rivet for jeans.

Maintenance guide: how to take care of your pants?

1. Washing

Washing pants depends on the material: cotton canvas pants can be machine washed at the temperature indicated on the label. Corduroy pants can be machine washed in cold water, while wool pants should be hand washed. Soak them in a basin of warm water with delicate detergent, rinse, and let them dry flat.

2. Drying

Let your wool and denim pants dry flat to avoid any warping. Other materials will do just fine air drying on a line. Tumble drying is a habit you should avoid for any type of material. Repeated use damages the fabric much faster than air drying and can significantly distort the fit of your favorite pants.