Summer Chinos 2010 – More Difficult to wear: Glen Plaid, Light Blue, and Red
Time to break out of the comfort zone. Yesterday was traditional Khaki, a light gray, and for some, a “Whoa, I’m not sure I’m ready to wear white pants” pair of white chinos. But even with the bright white chinos, none of those were really a stretch stylistically speaking. These, on the other hand… might be.
Any of these pants might be too big of a leap for any guy who still won’t give up his pleats, so be warned. Like yesterday, all are flat front and far from baggy. Almost all (but not all) are under $45.00
From Left to Right at the top of the Page
LEFT: Glen Plaid Almond – Docker’s D1 Slim Flat Front Chino – $36.00
The color might be a reserved-taupe looking shade, but the pattern on the pants isn’t some boring old pin stripe. Glen Plaid stands out, but thankfully these pants aren’t the black on white on gray harsh version like your grandpa wore.
CENTER: Light Blue – Docker’s D3 The Soft Chino – $32.99
Yeah, there’s a lot of Dockers on this list. But give the company some credit for finally updating their look. Even though this is the roomier D3, it’s still flat front, has no permanent crease, and won’t look out of place with a decent blazer. The light blue is unique and almost seer-sucker like, without the way-too-busy look of actual seersucker.
RIGHT: Red – Ralph Lauren Slim Flat Front Chino – SALE $44.99 (Reg. $65.00)
Red pants are pretty easy to pull off. If you’re Italian. By far the riskiest color because everyone will see you and think: “Wow. That guy is wearing really… really red pants.” So you better have it put together. Avoid limiting your other colors to white and blue, because you’ll look like you belong in a 4th of July Parade. Steer clear of socks too.
Quick Poll: Which of these six colors of chino do you own? Which will you never wear?
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I like the red pants, but I don’t think I’m ready for them yet haha. I also like the plaid pants. I actually have some pants from banana republic that are much like those, but slightly different, and I love them. The ones I have are a bit dressy actually but work great dressed down. Not crazy about the fit of the blue ones, way too baggy for me. Wouldn’t mind the color, though, if they were available in D1.
My wife says I’m not young enough or old enough to wear red pants!!!
The red ones are really out there. But the fit of the Ralph Lauren chinos is great. I think I would try on the red pants with a few articles of clothing I already own. Just to experiment. I would just need those and some light gray ones to complete my collection.
I also want to add that light colored cords(either beige or light tan) clean up nice as well.
There is alot to say about the red pants…I just wont be the one saying them! I love the blue ones and own a couple from yesterdays chino’s. I live in the Northeast and have been dying to start wearing the chino’s.
Cheers