10 Best Trousers Styles Every Man Should Own

By SLC@MRKOACHMAN | April 26, 2022

From cargo pants to chinos; from denim jeans to tailored trousers, there are many styles of trousers that are suitable for a range of occasions, and when worn correctly can elevate your style.

The right pair of men’s trousers is a powerful piece of clothing that brings added value to your wardrobe by complementing what you already have. Get it wrong and you’ll instantly mar the look of your other clothing pieces such as your jackets, shirts, as well as your footwear (even a classy one). Get it right, you’ll spruce up your entire look within a few seconds – thereby making a great impression with your style.

Whether you’re heading out for a casual outing or going to the office, you need to know what trousers to wear and how to style them. Here are 10 best trouser styles that you should consider for your wardrobe.

10 BEST TROUSERS STYLES EVERY MAN SHOULD OWN

 

1. PLEATED TROUSERS

Pleated trousers are one of the leading trouser styles worn by classy gents of this age. You can pair this with almost any piece of clothing, corporate shirt, t-shirts, turtlenecks, and many others
You could do with tucking in the shirt so as to show off the pleated designs.

2. CROPPED TROUSERS STYLES

 

Next is the cropped pants. This is a very stylish piece of clothing that every stylish gent should have in his wardrobe. This stylish piece can be styled in two ways – first, when you’re wearing a pair of socks with a dress loafers or corporate shoe (for a dressed up look) or when wearing a no-show socks with a classy suit-appropriate sneakers (for a laid back smart casual look). Although cropped pants are really a good fit for casual dressing, avoid or tread with caution when wearing cropped jeans.

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3. WOOL-MATERIAL TROUSERS STYLES

Wool as a fabric is a must-have in every man’s wardrobe, be it a sweater, headwear, and of course trousers.
Wool materials can be very comfortable to wear with, they also have a way of giving you off as a stylish gent, and are also great picks for formal and business casual wear.

4. HIGH WAISTED TROUSERS STYLES

Now high-waisted trousers may not be a common trend in the men’s fashion industry, as only ‘a few style-conscious men’ are seen pulling off these stylish look.
However, this is one trouser style that will add you to the list of extraordinary gents who aren’t afraid to push the boundary when it comes to their style while abiding by all the fundamental rules of menswear that exist. If you want to try out this trouser style, make sure to pair these up with either a t-shirt or standard casual long-sleeved shirt e.g. a Cuban collared shirt.

5. FITTED TROUSERS STYLES

Having fitted men’s trousers in your collection can be a great choice for you. Slim-fit trousers are one of the styles you can wear for business casual events. They are great and can be styled alongside casual t-shirts, dress shirts, and everything in-between.

6. DENIM TROUSERS (JEANS)

What much can I say about pieces of Denim? They’re great pieces for casual events. Every man should have at least 5 pairs in his wardrobe – ranging from black, several shades of blue, and gray for a start 🙂

7. JOGGERS

Moving on, Joggers are like a must-own for every gentleman.

You may find yourself looking for what to wear to places like the beach, a sporting event, at yoga class or the gym, or even when visiting that close friend of yours. Well trust me, joggers are great picks for such outings.
You can pair them up with a plain t-shirt or stripy if you like, depending on the color of the joggers of course. Footwear should be strictly casual sneakers, white soles and so on – also pair them up with cool accessories for a stylish look. You can choose quality joggers from Adidas or Nike.

8. CARGO PANTS

Cargo pants are everywhere these days and are really appropriate for casual outings and streetwear. You should add a few of these men’s trouser styles to your wardrobe as they can be a great alternative to joggers and other casual pants. Sneakers and casual loafers go well with these too, you should definitely try them out!

9. CHINOS

I always like to define chinos as a second cousin to jeans 🙂 and I guess I’m right.
They are lightweight and have a more streamlined look, compared to other pants. Chinos are great alternatives to jean trousers and can be worn for casual and even business casual events
You should jump on this one!

10. CORDUROYS

And the final style we’re discussing today, Cords – You may be wondering if Cords are still in vogue, well yes they are.
They can be worn for casual and semi-formal events and will pull off a stylish and classy look.

FINAL NOTE

Going through this article, you’d notice that we have carefully picked each trouser style that suit a range of occasions. You should definitely fill up your wardrobe with some of these menswear trousers as they are versatile and can be a worthy “elevator piece” when styling your outfits.

Don’t forget that a good fashion sense communicates style and commands respect, so even when going on formal wear, try to alternate in and out of the first five (5) trouser styles stated here for a dynamic and classy look.

Lastly – don’t forget to wear whatever you wear with confidence!!

Thank you so much for stopping by and for reading till the end. Until next time, continue to do well, live well, and dress really well. Stay Classy, always!

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