Why Chinos are Perfect for Spring

Lightweight, comfortable to wear, affordable to buy and perfect for warmer weather – is there any reason not to invest in a good quality pair of mens or womens chinos? These practical, good-looking trousers are a staple in many men’s wardrobe, and there’s a good reason for that. You can wear them pretty much anywhere and match them with a wide range of tops, knitwear and long sleeve polo shirts for men and always look great.

Like many popular styles of clothing, chinos have a number of features that ensure they keep flying off the shelves. Most men like their wardrobe style to be easy to handle – get up in the morning, pull something out of the wardrobe, stick it on and not worry too much about how it’s looking. With chinos, you can do this every day and know you look good. That’s because the best quality chinos use great fabric, excellent detailing and practical tailoring to help make your life easy.

Let’s start with the material. The best chinos are made with 100% cotton, made to be light and easy to wear, but heavy enough to hang well and look smart. Cotton is a comfortable, breathable fabric, so it’s no wonder that it’s the first choice for lots of clothing. It works well for chinos because its comfort levels mean you can wear them for a long time without feeling any discomfort and you know they are always going to look great.

Once designers have chosen the fabric, they look at the cut and the detail. Chinos are designed to be more casual trousers, so although they will be tailored, they will look less formal than suit trousers, for example. They are still likely to have a tailored waistband, but they may have adjustable fit, additional pockets and other details that help to make them as comfortable as possible. Look out for unusual buttons, pocket detailing, turn-ups and anything else that makes your chinos distinctive.

And for spring and summer, chinos are ideal for wearing to the office, at the weekend or for holidays. They pair with pretty much anything, from a smart open-necked shirt to a casual polo shirt. Choose a fresh white t-shirt and colourful V-neck sweater for a relaxed look, or go for striped shirt, blazer and boat shoes for a preppy spring style.

Whatever your budget, chinos are the perfect buy for the warmer seasons, so it’s time you had a look online or on the high street to see what will work for you.