Types of Khaki Trousers
The word "khaki" comes from the Persian word "khak," which means "dust" or "ashes" in English. Khaki is used to refer to brownish colors as well as to a more casual style of cotton or linen pants. Tracing its origins back to the British Indian Army in the late 1800s, the color was chosen for summer uniforms to help soldiers combat heat fatigue. It has now become a fashion mainstay offered by bulk manufacturers and featured on runways. Does this Spark an idea?
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Plain Front
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The plain-front style features a plain zip front with no pleats and has a button closure. It is a clean and crisp look that is an excellent choice for travel wear. It is also a mainstay of men's office casual fashion. The flat front gives a sleek appearance and pairs well with a variety of shirt styles.
Pleated Front
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Khaki trousers with a single- or double-pleated front are an excellent fashion choice for men with larger thighs or thicker waistlines. The pleated-front style is available on men's khaki pants ranging from casual to dressier choices and is often paired with a jacket.
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Classic Cut
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The classic-cut style features a straight leg patterned after pants designed for men to wear on manual labor jobs. Instead of the drab colors featured on work pants, classic-cut khakis come in a range of brown colors from lighter shades such as tan, stone and beige to darker tones described as chocolate and moose brown.
Cargo Style
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Cargo pants borrow their style from the traditional carpenter's pants featuring a variety of pockets. Carpenters use leg side pockets to store tools for handy access as they work. Today's khaki pants with the cargo style offer men pockets to store items such as cellphones, car keys and wallets. Most cargo-style pants offer a wider cut in the leg.
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