The Obtainer - 2/2/26, Monday
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It’s Time to Wear Proper Pants Again
There’s never been a better time to give your jeans and workaday chinos a rest and pull on some proper pants. Don’t call them dress pants because the best relaxed trousers for men right now are proof that they aren’t just for dressy occasions anymore. Some are pleated, others are cut from flowy fabrics, but they’ve all loosened up in both cut and attitude, stepping out of their starched past and into everyday rotation. Think ease, movement and a little bit of swagger baked right in.
Sure, they still look sharp with a blazer and dress shoes, but that’s only half the story. Today’s relaxed trousers are built to flex, pairing just as easily with a knit polo, a beat-up sweatshirt or whatever you throw on for a date or a big meeting. Just because they aren’t casual pants doesn’t mean you can’t wear them casually, you know? Best of all, they now come in a wide range of materials and price points, so finding a pair that fits your style and budget has never been easier.
Our Picks |
Cut from a rich cotton corduroy, available in three shades.
Pleated corduroy pant,
$325 by Aimé Leon Dore
These look sharp, but as comfy as sweats thanks to the elastic waist and two-way fabric.
Pleated wide pant,
$59.90 by UNIQLO
A refined, relaxed trouser cut from a partially-recycled wool-blend twill.
Double pleated trouser,$178 / $119.99 by Madewell
A handsome pair with a slight skater edge thanks to the fit and patch pockets.
Nilus trouser,
$148 by Kotn
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