Why do chinos, which, incidentally, are our year-round friend, have an extra soul in summer? Because when the sun shines, chinos wear many hats. They play with their details to take you on a journey through several looks. Whatever paths they take, they retain their legendary class. Weddings are rare this year, which in no way hinders the summer potential of our dear and tender chinos. Because wearing chinos is, above all, about being a relaxed man. Emblem of workwear culture, here are the 4 caps (of the chinos) that we have selected for you.
The great classic
Classic, it is by name, but the classic chino is anything but basic. It is an ode to timelessness because it has this ability to defy fashion. We often offer relatively sober looks in photoshoots, precisely to emphasize this timelessness that we claim. However, you can take the chino towards more streetwear looks by swapping your plain white t-shirt for a more daring color. You can also bring out vintage t-shirts, proudly displaying the logo of the brand of your choice. There are also prints that we nevertheless advise to use sparingly.
The sport version
The carrot cut is all the rage, especially for its casual look, which we love to sport in the summer. To counterbalance this, we like the t-shirt tucked-in-trousers option, borrowing from suit codes, in a more casual version. The method obviously works with a shirt or a short-sleeved shirt, which, we repeat, is not an offense to good taste. To reinforce the summer angle of your look, sandals are completely allowed; simply opt for very understated models and dressier materials, like leather.
A semblance of a costume
The pleated chino is the suit version of this style, imbued with workwear culture. The pleats are the seams that start at the hip and create a pleat along the entire length of the leg. We'd rather call them a nice nod to suit pants. This is where it's at in the summer, since it's an opportunity to take the opposite approach. To better balance things out, we recommend a cuff, which will immediately lighten the mood and save you a trip to the alterations shop. To rediscover the codes of a casual outfit, pair them with whatever's easiest to wear: a T-shirt and, above all, sneakers, avoiding black or brown tones.
The little brother
This is what we like to call Bermuda shorts , because their finishes ultimately have everything that a Chino has to offer. And that's how we managed to bring back a very summery piece, with all its elegance. The floral braid takes on its full meaning in summer, for more lightness. We deliberately wanted the Bermuda shorts to be above the knees and quite fitted. From there, they do all the work and we like the idea of making them even more sophisticated, paired with a pretty white shirt (well ironed). Come on, we'll allow you 3 open buttons to lower the temperature. Who can beat that?
All the Chinos in my life
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