chinos
Casual cotton pants
Chinos are casual trousers made from a lightweight twill cotton fabric, typically in khaki, tan, or olive colors.
Originally military wear, they now occupy the middle ground between jeans and dress pants—acceptable in business casual settings where denim wouldn't be: He wore chinos and a button-down to the interview.
Bifurcated lower-body garment
- slacksInformal leg garments
- pantsTwo-legged garment
- khakisTan cotton trousers
- waistbandGarment's upper rim
beltloops · pockets · pleated · cuffed · hemmed · tapered · slim-fit · cropped
Relaxed and informal
- relaxedFree of stress
- smart-casualSemi-formal dress code
- preppyPolished, traditional aesthetic
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
comfortable · laid-back · informal · versatile · polished · classic · understated · effortless
Plant fiber for textiles
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- breathablePermits air passage
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
stretch · durable · brushed · soft · mercerized · blended · canvas · gabardine
khaki
Dull yellowish-brown shade
navy · olive · camel · taupe · burgundy · stone · slate · charcoal · cream · white
trousers
Bifurcated lower-body garment
waistband · beltloops · pockets · pleated · cuffed · hemmed · tapered · slim-fit · cropped · ankle-length
casual
Relaxed and informal
- relaxedFree of stress
- smart-casualSemi-formal dress code
- preppyPolished, traditional aesthetic
weekend · comfortable · laid-back · informal · versatile · polished · classic · understated · effortless · everyday
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- breathablePermits air passage
lightweight · stretch · durable · brushed · soft · mercerized · blended · canvas · gabardine · peached
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Casual denim trousers
blue jeans · sweatpants · corduroys · leather pants · cargo pants
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Casual athletic trousers
joggers · pajama pants · dress pants · gym shorts · athletic wear
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