How to Style Khaki Trousers

Temperatures are becoming more pleasant and the sun is showing itself regularly. We're all enjoying a wonderful early summer. We adjust our clothing accordingly based on the weather. When the sun shines beautifully, you can bring out your loafers and khaki chinos. But don't know how to style khaki trousers? GENTS tells you everything you need to know about khaki and which colours pair well with it in this blog post!

As soon as it gets warmer, many men find it difficult to dress lightly while still looking polished. After all, it's not really appreciated at the office if you show up in swimming trunks and flip-flops – regardless of the temperature. Fortunately, there are still plenty of excellent pieces that you can wear as a man, even in tropical temperatures. We're talking about items like loafers and chinos, of course. Nowadays these pieces are available in every colour of the rainbow, but the original chino was in khaki. Styling with this colour can be quite tricky. Would you like to wear khaki chinos this summer but aren't sure how? GENTS is here to help!

What is khaki?

Before we give you all sorts of style advice, let's first lay out some facts. What is khaki? Khaki is what we call an earth tone with a yellowish-brown colour. The name is derived from the Persian word "khak", which means "earth cloth". This refers to the fact that this colour was originally used for military uniforms worn by soldiers in the former colonies. After that, the colour was mainly used for chinos: lightweight trousers where the fabric and cut are made for tropical temperatures. Khaki colour typically consists of approximately 20% black and 80% yellow, although the exact composition can vary. This means that khaki can appear as a warm or cool tone.

Wearing chinos as a man

Given the origin of khaki and chinos as a trouser, it's not surprising that men all over the world prefer such trousers in tropical temperatures. As a man, you can wear khaki chinos as part of a semi-formal outfit. This trouser is namely somewhat more formal than jeans, but more casual than dress trousers. Perfect for wearing to the office when temperatures climb above 25 degrees. However, one thing remains: how do you style khaki trousers?

Which colours go with khaki trousers?

Contrary to what you might expect, you can style khaki trousers with many colours. To start with, khaki works well with other earth tones. Think of brown shades, beige or light grey, for example. Additionally, for the fashion-conscious men among us, pairing with bold colours is also possible. For instance, wear a red, orange or lime green t-shirt with khaki trousers. Don't want to be so flashy? Prefer to play it safe? Then you can style khaki trousers with pastel tones. Finally, the classic look is always a good option, of course. For this look, simply wear a white or black shirt with your khaki chinos.

Time to mix and match yourself!

Now you have a better idea of exactly how to style khaki trousers. Time to get started yourself! If you don't yet have much confidence in your own sense of style, you can visit a GENTS store. Our friendly shop assistants are happy to advise you so you can put together a great outfit. Don't need that help? Then order a khaki trouser or chino in a different colour today! Then you'll be all set for summer.