As a pant, I feel we often underestimate and undervalue the chino. It’s versatile, it can be taken from casual to cool, it can be worn with a wide variety of items – from clashing blazers and boat shoes, to singlets and Vans, AND it’s multi-seasonal. This is what makes the chino today’s mens wardrobe staple. What makes them even cooler? They’ve been around for a ridiculously long time, and have survived the trials and tribulations of mens style throughout the decades. Here’s my take on some ways to wear your chinos.
Cuff them, mix them with print, and wear loafers and a funky hat.
This makes your chinos the blank canvas for this work of art – making the print pop and giving your look a relaxed indy edge.
Shop the look:
1. Stussy Animal Rayon SS Shirt – Black. 2. Element Palladium Pant – Khaki. 3. Raen x Alex Knost Flowers Sunglasses – Matte Rootbeer. 4. Brixton Jones Hat – Black.
Put a denim jacket on it.
This is the after-dark edition. Dark chinos and dark denim adds some texture and interest, and a clean crisp collared shirt tops off the look with some class. Enjoy your martini.
Shop the look:
1. G-Star Raw Arc 3D Denim Jacket – Medium Aged. 2. Hurley Ace Oxford SS Shirt – Blue Oxford. 3. Quiksilver Krandy Pant – Indigo.
Wear ‘em with runners!
This one’s a bit Pharrell Williams, but his style’s incredible so let’s run with it (pun NOT intended). Top off with a bomber jacket and you’re set to rock those New York streets.
Shop the look:
1. DC Shoes Bombay PU Jacket – Black. 2. Billabong Slim Outsider Chino – Sand. 3. Nike Mavrk Mid 3 Shoe – Black Hyper Red. 4. Happy Socks Wool Socks – Blue.
JUST GO ALL OUT WITH COLOUR.
This is loud and you have to be daring. If you’re not comfortable clashing two bright colours, start off with bright chinos and a white shirt and a pair of boots. Trust me, you’ll make an impression.
Shop the look:
1. Stussy NYC Tee – True White. 2. Insight Civilian II Chino Pant – Mckenzie. 3. Palladium Baggy Hi Shoe – Black.
Skater Boy.
Chinos. Vans. Tee. Board. That’s pretty much it!
Shop the look:
1. Long Lost Roadster Tee – Char. 2. Billabong Havana Chino Pant – Burgundy. 3. Vans Mens Authentic Shoe – Black. 4. Element Seal 7-75 Complete – Multi.
