What is it about chinos? You can dress them up or roll up the cuffs and talk a walk on the beach. I really love them in spring, when you can start wearing them with sneakers and swap out for sandals when the weather warms up. Shop our favorite chinos now!
My number one most worn chino? Frank and Eileen’s Wicklow pant. This is a year-round pant, especially for us in LA, but in warmer weather they’re the kind of pant you can wear every single day.
If you read our articles frequently, you know I love a slightly oversized pant with some structure. This is especially true with khakis! A looser fit makes them feel more modern, while still trading on the pant’s history as a workhorse piece of clothing. Rag and Bone’s Renata pant is a perfect example. You could garden in these pants, like Martha Stewart used to do, or throw on a cute blouse for a fun lunch. On the more formal side, I love the sleek, architectural look of these COS trousers.
Chinos are a classic American style staple, so it’s not a surprise that companies like J.Crew, Gap, and Madewell all make great versions. I love J.Crew’s barrel-leg pant, which has the perfect amount of retro appeal. It makes me think of all those great vintage J.Crew ads frolicking on the beach. Their wide-leg pants feel more polished, with utilitarian details and a crisp flare. Gap’s more fitted downtown khaki
You don’t have to keep it basic, either. Tuckernuck’s chino comes with the cute details you can expect from them. In this case, adorable scalloped pockets that really make them feel special and elevated. I love the drama of the cropped, cuffed pant legs on these Anthropologie trousers. Perfect for showing off your cutest sandals all summer long.
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