A guide to chino trends for Spring/Summer

As the years roll on, certain menswear items keep re-inventing themselves. For instance, what were once popular as chinos now go by the name of cotton twill trousers. Well, chinos indeed are cotton tailored trousers, and a fashion staple called by any name would remain as stylish.



Sturdy and comfortable, chinos were first designed for the British and French soldiers in the 19th century, and later came to be known as an alternative to denims. While for many years, there were only khaki chinos; today there are several colourful styles available. With their wide variety and colours as well as a slew of designers and brands giving their own twist to the legwear, chinos definitely score over their indigo-dyed counterparts when it comes to versatility.

Chino Styles and Colours: What’s Hot?

Chinos are for occasions formal and casual and everything in between. From a Sunday movie to a date night, to work wear, there is a chino style for everything. When choosing an outfit for formal occasions, chinos should be made of lightweight twill and should fit as good as your suit trousers. This season, chinos are all about slightly tapered or rolled hems. To add some more sartorial elegance, a half-inch turn-up would look great. You also need to make sure there are no wrinkles on the fabric.



In the casual wear department, slim-fit styles have been replaced this season with slightly wider-legged chinos rolled just above the ankle. The beauty of chinos is that they go well with most tops and outers. Team them with an Oxford shirt and crew neck jumper, or a chambray shirt and a quilted gilet- either way you’re going to turn heads effortlessly.

Besides khaki, chinos are available in almost all colours imaginable. While khaki goes well with denim or chambray, there are other hues too that you should add to your wardrobe for the spring and summer months. Navy and grey chinos have been seen on recent runways and these classic neutrals complement all other shades of blue. There are lighter hues like pale green, powder blue, lavender, and lemon that are perfect to welcome in spring and celebrate summer with. Pastel chinos beautifully balance out darker garments like a navy blazer when worn with a white shirt.

How to style chinos

There are endless ways to style chinos. Versatile, comfy, and durable, they easily work for every occasion and place.

When you want to channel a rugged look, khaki chinos would be your ideal companion. Team them with hiking boots, a chambray shirt, and sleeveless jacket. For occasions that call for a smarter casual style, a slim-fitting pair in a pastel shade looks great with a T-shirt or polo and a V-neck jumper. A cotton-linen blend blazer also makes for smart casuals or semi-formals when paired with regular-fit chinos. Pairing chinos and a tailored jacket in matching fabrics can take your style to the next level while eliminating the need for a suit altogether.

Chinos open up a whole world of style and color for you to play with. Whether you opt for rich, bold hues or stick to the safe palette of neutrals, greys and blacks, chinos bring together structured tailoring and the smartness of casuals. So how do you plan to style yours this summer?

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