How to Style Men's Chinos

Suits are no longer the no-brainer wardrobe choice for the office. Instead, discover the new rules of hybrid workwear and embrace a pair of chinos. They closely resemble suit trousers, which makes them a reliable workwear choice, but are more casual and therefore feel so much more modern. Wear your chinos with a blazer or suit jacket in a contrasting colour to mimic a suit minus the stiffness, a cotton or linen shirt worn unbuttoned at the neck and layer a pure-cotton knit when it’s a bit chilly. Our last bit of advice? Leave your tie at home.

Strike the right note on a big night out and wear your chinos with a shirt or a luxurious Supima cotton T-shirt. Tapered and slim-fit chinos in darker shades help elongate the body – team with a top from the same colour palette and you’ve got a sleek head-to-toe look. Style your chinos with a polo shirt for an on-trend preppy feel that’s special enough for a night on the tiles. If you're wondering what shoes to wear with chinos, try smart suede loafers so you won’t fall foul of any outdated ‘no trainers’ dress codes.