What men’s pants are in trend and how to wear them: 30 photos of stylish images

chief designer of menswear brand KANZLER

“Trousers are the foundation of any man’s closet. It is a basic element that is worn almost every day. They allow you to look stylish at a gala event, presentable at a business meeting and feel comfortable during a walk or a meeting with friends”.

The main thing is to understand which models are suitable for each event. Any self-respecting member of the stronger sex should have several pairs. Classic – for work in the office, chinos – for active walks and informal events, cargo pants for traveling and trips out of town.

History of pants

No one knows exactly when mankind invented pants. In Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Hellas did fine without pants.

This item of closet came with the steppe nomads, who were the first in history to ride horses. This was around the fourth century AD. After that, people mastered archery and sword work.

Men’s fashion of the 19th century

However, such an item of closet belonged to clothing for representatives of the lower estates. Therefore, it was necessary to put on top a mantle of silk, togas and robes with a slit for disguise. This went on for several centuries.

Since the eleventh century, men began to shorten the long hemlines. In France, the new model was called chosses, and in Italy – calzoni.

In the Middle Ages, they began to fight with “skirts” and poufs. As a result, the length was growing. On the turn went the fight with codpieces. Over time, the image of pants familiar to us was formed.

In our country, the fashion for pants was introduced by Peter the Great. The new item of closet was short and had a clasp under the knees. Then they were called culottes. They were worn exclusively by members of the nobility. Ordinary people were dressed in long pants. Gradually, this trend appeared and aristocrats. The difference was now only in the material of tailoring. Since the twentieth century, men’s garments began to be worn by women.

Important historical events influenced the formation of men’s trouser fashion, since any phenomenon in the world is immediately reflected in clothing. For example, in our country in the 70’s there was an unspoken ban on wide trouser flats. The 80s were marked by a fierce battle with shorts on the city streets, because a true communist should not be with bare calves.

As for current trends, a few seasons ago designers started rethinking the classic style. This trend continues to gain momentum.

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What’s trendy now?

The design of current pants for spring-summer 2024 season refers to the 60’s styles. We are talking about high waist and wide cut.

Do not forget about the classics. Do not think that it is boring. There are different variants: straight, tapered, wide and with shields. It is the last element of decoration that refers us to retro style. If you dilute the image with a knitted sleeveless jacket, a jacket made of corduroy, you will get a preppy style.

Among the trend models, pants with patch pockets, wide chinos and joggers stand out.

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The modern cut reflects the general trend for relaxed styles. They don’t restrict movement and go well with sneakers. Classic pants have not lost their relevance either. But a loose fit will give your look freedom and style.

What materials and colors are in trend?

It is better to consider not trends, but general global fashion trends. This is comfort, well thought out patterns, natural materials. For example, cotton, linen, silk and viscose. Actual pants are, first of all, freedom of movement.

Now there is a trend towards natural shades. All tones of brown from mocha to bitter chocolate, khaki, gray, sand and blue. They are easy to combine with other colors and create images in the style of quiet luxury.

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Selection tips

There are a few things to consider when buying a new pair: fit, size and length.

A high fit is suitable for those with a slender build. It visually lengthens the legs and emphasizes the waist. Medium – universal and applicable to almost any type of figure. Pants should not be very tight fitting.

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If you have an average or low height, choose monochrome models. Too tapered will visually shorten your legs and violate the proportions of your figure. To look taller – pay attention to monochrome pairs or vertical print. Combine better with clothes in tone, so you will create a color line that visually pulls out the silhouette.

For a dense physique, the optimal choice will be pants of dark colors. It is better to avoid shapeless or too skinny styles, as well as to give preference to dense fabric.

Men with an athletic body should avoid the slim style. It can expose the voluminous top in not the most favorable light. Guys with slender legs are better to choose classic pants without patch pockets and decorations.

In the case of excess weight in the abdomen area perfectly fit models of straight cut with an adjustable fit on the wader. It is worth refusing wide cut, flared and shortened versions.

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Young people are allowed any experiments with styles and prints. For men in age it is recommended to choose a straight cut with small folds on the front of the pants.

Now styling gives more freedom and keeps the course on comfort and relaxation even in traditional business fashion. But it is always worth taking into account your parameters and features of the physique. It is important to use the knowledge of proportions and visual tricks to create your own recognizable style and emphasize the advantages.