Chinos, polo, watch: the smart-casual uniform that never lets you down
Some outfits need to be reinvented for every occasion. This one doesn't — the same three pieces cover a surprising range of situations without a single change. Chinos: the flexible base Smarter t...
How to wash black chinos so the crease doesn't disappear with the colour
Chinos have two things to lose in the wash: colour and shape. Both fail for the same underlying reason. Cold water protects the dye Same rule as any dark cotton — heat opens the fibres and lets dy...
I replaced every pair of trousers in my closet with one black chino. Here's how that went
I had five pairs of trousers I rotated through without really thinking about it. For a month, I wore one pair of black chinos instead, on purpose, to see if it actually held up. The obvious upside...
Three outfits, one pair of black chinos
A good pair of black chinos should be doing more work in your wardrobe than it probably is. Here's how the same pair moves through three different days. Office: shirt, tucked, loafers A collared ...
Black chinos size guide: waist, inseam and the taper that flatters
Chinos have less stretch forgiveness than jeans with spandex, so getting the size right matters more here, not less. Measure your actual waist These run true to waist size in inches, 28 through 4...
Why black chinos are harder to get right than navy or khaki
Navy and khaki chinos forgive a lot. Black doesn't. Here's why the darkest colour is actually the highest-maintenance one. Fading shows up faster A khaki pair fading slightly just looks like a sli...