Drawstring trousers
Trousers with a drawstring in the waistband instead of belt loops, usually made of linen. They are meant for vacations and hot days and need no belt. Camp-collar shirt, T-shirt, knit polo and driving moccasin go with them.
In the catalog
From the Guide
- With light trousers (chinos in beige or sand, linen in ecru), white sneakers and brown suede loafers are the safest.
- Black smooth leather loafers and most lace-ups look harsh with beige.
- Boots suit chinos in fall, not linen trousers in summer.
Related terms
- LinenFabric made from the fibers of the flax plant.
- ChinosCotton trousers made of lightweight twill, usually with a straight or slightly tapered leg and slanted side pockets.
- Gabardine trousersCotton trousers made of gabardine: denser, smoother and a little heavier than chinos, with a fine, steep diagonal rib.
- Pleated trousersTrousers with one or two pleats at the waistband that give more room at the hip and thigh.
- Wool trousersTailored trousers made of wool, usually with a crease.
- JeansTrousers made of denim, a cotton twill with an indigo-blue warp and a light weft.