3 Essential Pants for Men in 2021

Gentlemen, we are in 2021. This means new fashion trends, fashion upgrades, and new outfits. Sounds good right? For many men, perhaps not.

Worry no more. Today we will be going over 3 essential pants for men in 2021 that have stood the test of time. With so many ‘hot’ and ‘new’ trends, we know choosing what to go with can be a bit daunting. Our top 3 pants styles are the bare essentials that every man needs to own and will allow you to mix and match, and create many versatile outfits. And the best part is, with very little effort!

Classic Dark Wash Jeans

The most basic but also the most versatile pair of pants a man can own is a dark wash pair of jeans. Personally, do you know any guy that doesn’t own at least 1 pair? Probably not! If for whatever reason you do not own a pair, we urge you to please stop what you are doing and find one.

A pair of jeans can be worn for many occasions: date night, to the grocery store, to family gatherings, a stroll to the park, a friend’s get-together, or ride your bike (if you are a biker). Truth is, there are not very many occasions where jeans cannot be worn.

Dark wash jeans can be paired with a graphic or plain t-shirt, a jacket, or a nice flannel, depending on the season. It is safe to say that you should think of jeans as an investment, as you will get a lot of use from them.

When it comes to the fit of your jean, we recommend modernizing the look, with a slim fit, or tapered cut. Keep in mind these 2 cuts are completely different than skinny jeans, which is a whole other look. To increase versatility, we recommend sticking with the form-flattering slim fit or tapered cuts.

Black Denim

Every man needs a pair of black denim. To enhance the versatileness of the jean, ensure that it is not too noticeably distressed or have any major prefabricated rips. Any details on the jean that draw attention is what we are going to avoid. Think along the lines of, if you wear the same black jeans twice in a row, would anyone ask, “are those the same jeans from yesterday”? A fully black pair of jeans is the way to go.

With a fully black pair of jeans, you will get the most bang for your buck. You will be able to match this pair with pretty much anything you already have in your closet.

Again, we recommend going for a modern look and selecting either a slim fit or tapered option. The one part of the jean’s fit that you cannot compromise on is the length. If the jean is covering your shoes or sneakers, then the jeans are too long and we suggest looking into getting it hemmed or at the minimum, do a hem roll or tuck in.

Tailored Chinos

The very first thing about a good versatile chino is the fit. The fit on a chino definitely matters. Unlike denim jeans which allow room for a couple of cut options, a chino should always be form-fitting. To achieve the gentleman look, you want to choose a chino that sits very form-fitting against your body.

This doesn’t mean that you always must dress a chino up. With a nice pair of chinos, you can rock a casual look by wearing them with sneakers, a whimsical patterned shirt, a sleeveless button-up, or polo. Try this look the next time you are heading out to the grocery store!

Furthermore, choosing a chino that is a neutral color will enhance its versatility. An olive, grey, navy, black, or tan pair of chinos are always staple options to keep handy. Most importantly, all pair well with, literally anything.

Getting the most out of your chinos depends on what you are going to do while wearing them. For example, if you are wearing your chinos to work every day, then you want to dress them up a bit more professionally and sophisticated. If this is the case, you may want them to be even a little more cropped than usual, so that the hem sits higher on your ankle while you sit, allowing your socks to show a little more.

Make the Jeans Your Own

With so many options, we sometimes just go with whatever is “off the shelf” and forget about developing our own unique and personal style.

By following our suggestions and selecting extremely versatile pant pieces, you will be able to mix and match and create hundreds of pairings with the bare essentials.