Gabardine trousers
Cotton trousers made of gabardine: denser, smoother and a little heavier than chinos, with a fine, steep diagonal rib. They look a step dressier and hold a crease better. Taupe or olive goes with a white shirt, navy knitwear and loafers, also with a sport coat.
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- GabardineDense fabric in a steep twill weave with a fine, steep diagonal rib on the face.
- ChinosCotton trousers made of lightweight twill, usually with a straight or slightly tapered leg and slanted side pockets.
- 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.
- Corduroy trousersCotton trousers with lengthwise ribs of pile; the narrower the ribs, the finer and calmer they look (fine-wale corduroy).