Classic men's trousers: description of styles and secrets of choice

Classic men's trousers emerged in the early twentieth century as part of a suit that became the most common type of men's clothing (and also included a vest and jacket). All elements of the classic men's suit, including trousers, have changed over time and are currently represented by different models. Let's talk about the varieties of classic men's trousers, new trends and variations, as well as the principles of choosing this outerwear item and the possibilities of its combination with other things in the wardrobe.

Throughout the twentieth century, the fashion for the width of trousers was constantly changing, therefore, by now, the "classics" are represented by different models - both with wide trousers and with narrowed ones. The most versatile option that suits men of different physiques is straight classic trousers.

Slim fit trousers - the most current trend in men's fashion. The use of modern stretch fabrics makes it possible to produce tapered models that are not typical for the usual classic styles. At the moment, tight-fitting trousers may well be part of a business suit (if they are in strict colors and made from appropriate fabrics), although they are often worn with T-shirts or shirts. Tapered trousers are often made cropped or with cuffs, which is also a current trend.

The usual elements of classic men's trousers are the so-called tucks and arrows. Pintucks are folds in the front under the belt. They appeared at the time when the fashion for wide-leg trousers arose, that is, in the 30-40s of the last century. The fit of the trousers was then high, and the tucks allowed to emphasize the waist line. There are options with two folds on each side or one. The first is much less common and is usually found on wide trousers. In general, this style is not typical for the current fashion.

If the thing has a fit to the waist line, then the folds on the belt have a functional purpose. - they are needed so that the trousers are on the figure. In trousers with a low rise, this detail has a generally decorative function, not counting the fact that in the presence of tucks, the pockets are more roomy.

Pintucks are a characteristic feature of breeches and bananas.

• Banana pants appeared in the 80s of the last century., they are characterized by folds at the waist, creating a voluminous upper part, and trousers with cuffs or an elastic band that are tapered from top to bottom. Today, trousers of a similar style are back in fashion and can be part of a suit, combined with a jacket.

• Breeches has a long history, so called trousers, which tightly fit the lower leg and sharply expand upward. In general, they cannot be called a component of a classic men's suit, now pants of a similar cut are an element of youth fashion, characteristic of street style or casual style. Although some designers create men's suits, part of which are trousers that resemble breeches, a set of “breeches plus a jacket” can now be found much more often in women's clothing.

• Arrows are considered another classic element of men's trousers.Often they are like a continuation of the tuft.

Some clothing stores use a term like semi-classic. Semi-classic models of trousers are called that can be worn with shirts and jackets, as well as with T-shirts and jumpers. This wide compatibility makes this garment suitable for both business and casual styles. These styles are sewn from wear-resistant fabrics, so things are suitable both for office work and for activities related to active movements.

Chinos are trousers made of cotton fabric of a special weaving, without arrows (which is more common) or with arrows, slightly tapered at the bottom or narrow cut, with welt pockets. Chinos are traditionally made from 100% cotton, although cotton with synthetic additives is often used now. Initially, such trousers were worn by the military, but the civilian population appreciated the convenience of the cut and fabric, so chinos became widespread, and with this a rich assortment of colors, now they are produced not only in khaki and beige, but also in many others. Chinos are often worn with cuffs, including chinos with chinos.

There is no consensus regarding the appropriateness of chinos in a business style of clothing, but slacks, depending on the chosen colors and cut details, can be a good option for both an office suit and a casual outfit. Slacks are believed to go well with clothing in a variety of styles. Slacks are out-of-suit trousers without arrows, slightly tapered at the bottom, other details of the cut may vary. For example, there are slacks options such as:

• with tucks and classic slant side pockets;
• with darts at the waist and with straight pockets;
• without tucks and darts with classic slanting side pockets;
• without tucks and darts with round denim pockets;
• without tucks and darts with French side pockets.

Classic men's trousers are an indispensable element of the basic wardrobe of every man, regardless of his body type. The presence of different cut options allows everyone to choose trousers that will fit perfectly on the figure.

If the specifics of a man's work does not imply daily adherence to a strict dress code, then a pair of jacket and trousers will still be needed for occasions when you need to attend a solemn or official event, so such clothes will never be superfluous. If corporate standards include a requirement to dress in a business style and wear a suit daily, then it is better to purchase two identical suit trousers for one jacket, since they wear out faster.

Business casual style allows you to combine classic trousers not only with a jacket, but also with cardigans, jumpers, shirts. Models with tucks are recommended for overweight men, since the folds under the belt can hide the imperfection of the figure, and also make the thing comfortable to wear due to the greater spaciousness. For men of a slender physique, you can choose low-rise trousers without pinches; medium-rise with one pinch is also suitable, but it is better to ignore options with two folds on the sides.

There are many types of fabrics from which classic-style trousers are sewn, while trousers made of 100% natural materials are found less and less. Even expensive items often contain a small percentage of additives of synthetic or artificial origin.

Into woolen fabric for trousers often include additives such as polyester, rayon and elastane (lycra). The percentage of polyester in budget items designed for the spring-summer season can be high, sometimes at least half of the total composition. For sewing more expensive summer trousers, fabrics are used, which, in addition to wool, contain linen or cotton, and the amount of synthetics is minimal. In pants for the winter season, the percentage of natural wool is higher - somewhere around 75-100%, depending on the price of the product.

Clothes for the summer season are sewn and from cotton-based fabrics, they may also contain polyester, wool, viscose. Elastane (lycra) is added to many types of fabrics.

The usual colors of classic men's trousers - black, navy blue, dark gray... It is these colors that have traditionally been considered suitable for business suits. Brown at first was not included in this list, and then became acceptable in everyday business style.

However, modern fashion offers men a much wider choice of colors for suit pants, while the number of light shades has increased significantly, namely:

• White;
• beige;
• light gray;
• bright blue;
• other colors.

The main criterion for a successful choice is that the pants should fit well. When choosing trousers in large sizes, you should be guided by the following rules:

• do not choose styles with patch pockets;
• trousers with cuffs are also undesirable, since such elements visually reduce growth;
• it is better to avoid light colors, as such clothes make you look fat.

Trousers with cuffs or cropped trousers will look good on tall, slender men. Skinny trousers, especially dark colored ones, are not the best option for very thin men, in this case it is better to prefer a straight cut and light-colored fabric. Fashionable now low-rise styles are suitable only for people without excess weight, with proportional figures.

To visually lengthen your legs, if necessary, you should choose trousers with arrows or striped. Trousers with an unfinished bottom edge make it possible to make the length of the trousers that suits a particular man.

Black trousers as part of a suit of the same color in a business style are the most suitable option not only for the office, but also for special events scheduled for the evening. Such clothing can replace a tuxedo if necessary. Traditionally, trousers with silk stripes were part of an evening men's suit, as well as a special cut jacket with lapels trimmed with silk - the whole set is called a tuxedo. In modern fashion, there is a place for a similar style of suit trousers, since tuxedos are still worn in accordance with the black tie dress code.

A pair of charcoal or navy dress pants is a must-have for any formal suit. It is better to buy a pair of trousers and a jacket as a set. It is customary to combine a business formal suit with a shirt. The most versatile shirt color that matches any pair of trousers and jacket is white. Blue is suitable for a blue, gray, black suit, while the shirt should be lighter than the suit, and the tie should be darker than it.If the outerwear is printed with a light strip or a cage, then the shirt is chosen to match the strip, but without patterns.

Worn with a turn-up, chinos in traditional beige and khaki tones are great for casual wear. They can be worn with jumpers, T-shirts, shirts, cotton jackets. The business casual style allows you to combine beige chinos and slacks in classic colors with plain shirts, ties, cardigans, jackets.

A successful image includes many components - it is a correctly selected style of trousers, a competent combination of colors of outerwear, a shirt (or in the style of a business casual shirt), a tie, a shoe model corresponding to the entire ensemble, and so on. The rules for a strict business dress code or dress code for special occasions are pretty standard., but as for "Free Friday", which implies a less formal, but still rather restrained style of clothing, here the number of permissible styles and colors is slightly wider and there are more opportunities to follow the current fashion.

Business casual style allows you to wear slacks. This model is perfectly combined with cardigans and jumpers worn over shirts. It is important that the knitwear is of high quality and keeps its shape well. Slacks are also worn with jackets. This less formal option suggests that you can wear a turtleneck under the jacket instead of a shirt. From shoes with slacks, you can combine both classic low shoes and less strict oxfords or loafers.