2021 was supposed to be the year we all shed our sweatpants, put on something more than a T-shirt, and embraced the new world ahead. Instead, we’re rightly approaching it with uncertainty.
When you think about the finer things in life, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s those walks with your significant other or sipping a fresh cup of cappuccino? Or what about hearing the Indian Ocean waves for a comfortable hotel room after an unforgettable night? Yes, those are all up there. But for us, we also believe wearing a great pair of pants belongs on such a list.
When it comes to style, everyone is entitled to their own. Nothing beats style than a guy who has a sense of fashion and is more than willing to see through all the trendy fashion in town. Finding a trusted pair of pants takes time, from knowing your style to the quality you aspire— the fabric, the cut, to making sure they fit — this is perhaps the toughest battle of them all.
File away the heavy wool and velvet trousers to make way for the new styles. Say it with us, folks: men’s dress pants aren’t just for dressy occasions. It’s time to stop associating trousers solely with job interviews, important meetings, and weddings, and start wearing ‘em wherever you goddamn please. We are talking about cargo pants, denim jeans, tailored trousers, khakis, light men’s linen, and pleated trousers.
- Cargo Pants
We have an adventure on the mind – and the pants to take you the distance. Forget what you remember about cargo pants. Cargo pants aren’t just for badly dressed bros anymore. Pockets abound, on wider- to slimmer-cut silhouettes (like those infamous pair of Balmain pants). This seems almost inevitable as cargos fit the casual aesthetic perfectly. When looking for cargo pants you really do have an incredibly wide selection available. From relatively toned-down pairs in dark colors, to full-on camo adorned with multiple pockets.
2. Sweatpants
The truth is, we know you can’t get out of them — and neither can we. Sweatpants are probably the single most comfortable thing in a man’s closet. From those rainy days spent gaming on the couch to those afternoons on the court, these are sweats that won’t make you overheat.
3. Joggers Pants
When did joggers leave? They didn’t entirely, but when you think about the progression of fashion, they transitioned from retro street-wear to leisurewear. They’ve crawled up to the apex again as a work-at-home business casual essential: comfy, with their drawstring waist, yet still offering a sense of normalcy with a twill blend.
4. Classic denim
These past few years, we’ve seen it all. Moto jeans, rips (we like to call them ragged), spray paint, patchwork, and even excessive fading have all altered what we perceive as a timeless heritage menswear item. No more bells and whistles – just straightforward, sturdy cotton in a medium-indigo wash.
5. Checked Pants
Checks seem to be everywhere at the moment. We’ve seen plenty on coats, shirts, and jackets, and pants are not being spared. It takes some confidence to wear check pants—more so that coats or jumpers. But it looks great if you can pull it off. And you can always tone it down by choosing a muted grey pair, or turn it up to eleven with a more colorful pair. This pants trend is one of the smartest on this list.