See Now, Buy Now: Todd Snyder’s 5-Pocket Chinos Blend the Best of Both Worlds, Any Time of Year

It can be tricky to find an improved version of a classic you’ve been wearing for years, be it hard-working blue denim, the right chambray shirt or an everyday pair of stretch chinos.

The chino’s military roots have come a long way, and designer Todd Snyder certainly has a healthy respect for those roots — durable, dependable design is the name of the game, and it makes perfect sense that the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos manage to improve upon the versatile design of this all-time menswear classic. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

The best chinos for men step things up from dark blue or light wash denim in any season, for starters, with a crisp look that wears nicely in situations both business casual (an Oxford shirt and a navy cotton blazer make for a wise pairing), and casually rugged (a henley and shawl cardigan, anyone?).

Even as summer’s heat hangs in there these last few weeks of August, the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos bridge the gap between seasons — they mimic the same build as reliable jeans, yet use a stretch garment-dyed cotton twill blend for supreme comfort and a sense of style that’s just a touch more elevated than regular blue jeans.

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Call the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos a wardrobe upgrade heading into a new season, but don’t call ’em boring: The award-winning designer says these handsome pants are “casual yet elevated, comfy yet polished, and ready for just about anything,” and I tend to agree (as you know if you’ve read the blog over the years!).

In my experience, there’s hardly a thing the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos can’t do, be it pairing ’em up with a simple cotton pocket T-shirt or wearing them to the office alongside a chambray dress shirt and leather chukka boots.

It’s a major bonus that they come in a range of crisply cut, highly wearable colors: There’s the dressy, navy Nightwatch, the deep brown Glazed Pecan, even sharply designed Black and a light Olive Vine shade.

Available in both Slim and Straight fits, the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos should prove every bit as wearable as your favorite go-to jeans, yet with a touch more polish — as we so often like to shop for (and wear!) at this Brooklyn style blog.

Throw these on with your favorite worn-in pair of Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots or else lace up some new leather high-top sneakers (or a pair of Todd Snyder x Sperry boat shoes to close out summer). Make no mistake, the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos can do everything you ask them to do, and then some — there’s no better way to get ready for fall, my friends.

The Tuesday Steal: Take 25 Percent Off the Best Spring Menswear at the Bonobos Spring Sale

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Sometimes, when the best spring menswear deals roll into town, it’s best to take a head-to-toe approach. That is to say, when there are savings to be had on everything from the best men’s chinos to fresh buttondown shirts, ultra-soft T-shirts, crisply cut shorts and more, well, you might want to consider loading up your shopping cart with more than a few items.

At least, that’s the way I tend to shop, and the Bonobos Next Big Spring Sale makes the case that there’s no time like the present to revamp your wardrobe for spring and summer — all the while with savings in mind, of course.

The New York City-based brand, best known for its colorful approach to chinos and its eye-catching, fun array of printed shirts and shorts — plus handsome Italian tailoring — is back in action in a big way with this latest round of discounts.

When it comes to the Bonobos Next Big Spring Sale, that means 25 percent off almost everything online, from breezy spring shirting to soft stretch chinos, colorful knit polos, lightweight spring sweaters and stylish everyday T-shirts. The code BIGSPRING25 unlocks that 25 percent off, and your wardrobe will be all the better for it this sason.

As for what might deliver the most bang for your buck, perhaps the Bonobos Lightweight Chinos in a range of colors, fits and sizes tickle your fancy? Or the Bonobos Stretch Everyday Shirt, which toes the line between office-ready and happy hour-approved? The Bonobos Waffle Polo also delivers a dash of texture and easygoing style with a sense of polish, if your polo rotation could use a refresh this season.

Either way, the Bonobos Next Big Spring Sale is your go-to move for savings on a range of versatile, lightweight and fresh seasonal essentials, with options aplenty — from patterned sweatshirts to wear-with-anything shirting and some of the best men’s chinos. Be sure to let me know in the comments if you pick up any menswear must-haves from the Bonobos Next Big Spring Sale, my friends. Cheers!

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Brushed 5-Pocket Pants – Your New Go-To Daily Pant

Best everyday work pants for men.

As we continue to step into a new year, I’m all about reliability in your menswear wardrobe — clothing that looks great, fits well, wears even better and matches up nicely with plenty of picks in the rest of your style rotation.

Sticking to those core principles will serve you plenty well in a lot of different style situations, but especially as you head back to the office, right? And that’s where a pair of stylish men’s pants from Bonobos can step in as a wardrobe workhorse.

If those pants happen to be a premium update to a time-honored silhouette, that’s all the better: For instance, the Bonobos Italian Brushed 5-Pocket Pants deliver the goods in that area. Plenty of Bonobos reviews cover how well the long-running NYC company does in matters of fit, fabric and comfort — again, those are all keys that can go a long way towards revamping your office wardrobe (or anytime wardrobe!) in the new year (and beyond, of course).

Like other pairs of Bonobos men’s pants in my experience, the Bonobos Italian Brushed 5-Pocket Pants should deliver a supremely comfortable build in terms of fabrication and fit. It certainly doesn’t hurt that the five-pocket construction wears like a jean, yet can be dressed up like a chino when done the right way.

Plus, the soft garment-dyed cotton is built with a touch of stretch for ease of movement, while the Bonobos Italian Brushed 5-Pocket Pants come in a range of colors to rival your favorite dress pants or chinos.

They’re a touch more easygoing, they wear as well with a henley for Sunday brunch as they do with an Oxford shirt for Monday morning, and they’re every bit as comfortable as stretch jeans — just with a touch more polish and color. Yessir, the Bonobos Italian Brushed 5-Pocket Pants could take the cake as your new go-to workday pants.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 30 Percent On these Classic Taylor Stitch Chinos at Bespoke Post

There are certain men’s style essentials worth owning, worth wearing and worth keeping in consistent rotation, like a workhorse pair of the best chinos for men.

It’s all the better if those stylish men’s chinos can be found from a discount, both from one of your favorite menswear brands and one of the top online menswear shops for guys. And today, we’ve got both courtesy of Bespoke Post and Taylor Stitch.

That’s a sort of two-for-one deal, in terms of versatility and savings, and that’s what you can count on from the Taylor Stitch Democratic Foundation Pants and the Bespoke Post Sale section (this, of course, you know if you’ve read the blog as of late).

The best chinos for men are a sort of jack-of-all-trades in the menswear world, with the durability to stand up to chambray workshirts, as well as the casually cool style to pair up with your favorite short-sleeve henley.

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Add in the fact that crisply cut chinos are practically a daily go-to during the work week, and you’re looking at a do-it-all pair of pants. These tailored, medium-rise chinos are the ideal fusion of classic and modern, based on old-school military chinos and yet upgraded with 21st-century fabric for a proper fit and feel.

When it comes to the Taylor Stitch Democratic Foundation Pants, that means using a garment-dyed, mid-weight 8oz. organic cotton for a soft, supple yet strong feel — and the dependability to stand up to repeat wear.

And given that you can get all of this (style, versatility, reliability) for 30 percent off right now — that’s good for a grand total of $87 via the Bespoke Post Sale section — the choice is clear: Snap up the expertly crafted Taylor Stitch Democratic Foundation Pants, and make ’em all your own, any day of the week.

The Thursday Buy: These Lightweight Men’s Chinos from Relwen & Huckberry are a Summer Essential

Best lightweight chinos for men.

What are your go-to menswear essentials for summer, the pieces you can’t live without? There’s a time and a place for laidback swim trunks and a USA-made T-shirt, just as there’s a time and a place for some polish — with one of the best men’s polos and a pair of the best lightweight chinos from Huckberry, for instance.

It can be a tricky balance to figure out, especially when it comes time to stay cool and stylish in the heat for men, but not if you’ve got the right men’s style picks for summer close at hand.

And by that, I mean today’s featured pick: The Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos live up to their name and then some, delivering an air of polish and comfort as the mercury rises.

Relwen men's chinos review.

Relwen rises above the fray in the menswear world, using military and workwear inspiration to craft modern updates to the classics, from a rugged linen workshirt to the aforementioned lightweight stretch chinos. That’s the sort of balance I appreciate, with a respect for heritage styles meeting the use of modern technology. When it comes to the Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos, the use of a lightweight cotton — blended with spandex — gives them a light-as-air feel and a nice hint of stretch, in my experience.

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Plus, the Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos boast a classic slim-straight cut, the kind that flatters most frames and is neither too constricting nor overly relaxed. I’ve found that the Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos sit nicely atop everything from Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger boots to Clarks chukka boots to my preferred canvas high-top sneakers from Chuck Taylor in the summer months.

Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos review.

Durable details also set the Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos apart from the pack, like a gusseted crotch and pleated knees — all the better for comfortable range of motion on the go. A sturdy snap button and hard-working zipper hardware also lends a further air of durability to the Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos.

Add in the fact that they come in a range of neutral, earthy and stylish colors, and you’ve found a pair of pants worth stocking up on before the high heat of summer hits. If that sounds ideal to you, then your new favorite pair of chinos awaits via Huckberry and Relwen.

See Now, Buy Now: These Flannel-Lined Flint and Tinder Pants are Ready for Stylish Winter Adventures

For all the useful gear you’ve got in your rotation of winter style essentials, sometimes, things need to be leveled up a little bit. Take a pair of the best men’s chinos, for instance. Particularly a pair from Flint and Tinder, the excellent in-house brand at Huckberry. Now, the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants are already a year-round classic in terms of fit, fabric and versatility (with the cut of a jean and the style potential of a chino).

But what about when truly cold winter weather hits and you need something with a little more “oomph” in the mix? Enter the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants, here not a moment too soon when it comes to fighting back against winter weather — in style, of course.

They’ve got plenty of functionality built into every stitch, with inspiration drawn from vintage Army field trousers. And unlike typical chino pants, the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants are made from a sturdily knit Bedford Cord cotton blended with stretch for comfort (and mobility out in the field this winter).

But the real kicker? The use of double-brushed cotton flannel as the lining, a true upgrade that elevates these durable pants from good to great.

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It helps that the lining itself gives the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants an added shot of style points (as seen by the folded cuffs atop some of your favorite winter boots above). And certainly, loyal fans of Huckberry (perhaps yourself included!) have responded, as the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants are selling quite fast this season.

It should come as no surprise, seeing as they blend field-ready warmth with the sort of style that wouldn’t look out of place on a more casual day at the office or around town.

While there’s still time, stock up on your new favorite winter trousers, and then get out there to tackle your seasonal to-do list — the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants sure are up for it.

The Tuesday Steal: The Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale Gives You An Extra 30% Off

Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale

If your summer has been anything like mine, it feels like it’s positively flown by — and yet, duty calls, as one of the best menswear deals of summer is still rolling right along, beckoning you to come along for the ride and restock your closet in fine fashion.

I’m talking, in this case, about the jam-packed Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale, which offers up some astounding discounts from one of your favorite brands.

Bonobos has grown over the years into a company that makes so much more than just the best chinos for men: They now serve up everything from one of the best linen shirts to the famed Bonobos Off Duty Jogger. It should come as no surprise that the Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale is similarly expansive, with hundreds of deals up for grabs.

For instance: You can look ahead to early fall with the Bonobos Stretch Flannel Shirt, or you can save more than 50 percent on the summer-minded Bonobos Riviera Short-Sleeve Shirt. Similarly, the iconic Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino 2.0 is also on sale, with a range of colors and fits to meet every style need. Take it from me: The fit of Bonobos men’s chinos is second to none, and the versatility and dependability is unmatched, too.

It might sound very nearly too good to be true, but that’s the thing with Bonobos in my experience. Be it the soft. stretchy fabric, the durable design details or the massive range of silhouettes (from chinos to chore coats to chambray shirting), the brand very nearly always delivers.

And there’s not a better way to get an introduction (or reintroduction!) to the brand right now than the Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale. Cheers to that, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: Hit the Road This Winter (And Beyond) With the Bonobos Travel Trousers

Most comfortable travel pants for men.

As we’ve talked about in the past on the blog, there’s a tricky balance to strike when it comes to how to dress for travel. As more of us get back on the road properly this year, the quest for both comfort and style remains at the forefront, and that’s where the best men’s pants for travel come into play.

Specifically, they’re coming at you from Bonobos, makers of some of the best men’s chinos and stretch pants. So, just as you’ve adopted a new wardrobe to work from home (or occasionally at the office), your travel style needs should shift, too — in that case, folks, meet the Bonobos Travel Trousers. The very definition of the intersection of style and comfort, no doubt about it (keep reading for more).

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As with many a pair of comfortable yet stylish pants, you’ll find these stylish pants for travel in the Bonobos New Arrivals section, always a space worth keeping an eye, whether you’re packing for a weekend road trip or simply heading back into your cubicle. The Bonobos Travel Trousers manage to boast the clean, creased-front look of your best pair of dress trousers, but with plenty of hidden features that deliver the comfort you crave (and the polished, office or travel-ready style you need on the daily).

The Bonobos Travel Trousers are made from a blend of rayon, nylon and spandex, all the better for loads of stretch and mobility. And yet, they also feature a clean front waist design, not unlike the same waist design you’d find on a pair of sharp, tailored dress trousers. The major difference, though? An elastic waistband and sizing done by general size (as in, Small or Medium) versus waist measurements. Whether you team them with one of the best wool sweaters or a Bonobos Oxford shirt for days on the road or on the 9-to-5 grind, the Bonobos Travel Trousers epitomize what it means to look good on the go.

See Now, Buy Now: The Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Chinos Are the Only Pants You Need This Summer

If we’ve talked about it on the blog before, we’ve talked about it, well, plenty of times. There’s going to come a time, once again, this summer when you’ve got to step out in tailored style… wearing a pair of stylish pants, all in spite of the heat. The pants in question you should be wearing? Well, that part, to me, is easy: The Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos are a go-to style move that should keep you looking sharp and staying plenty cool for the rest of summer, and that’s an understatement.

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You’re hopefully well-aware that Bonobos makes some of the best men’s style essentials across each of the four seasons, from one of the best lightweight jackets to the best stretch jeans, but this new pair of breezy pants might be the best of the bunch — for right now, at least. The key with these stylish summer pants really is right in the name: The Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos live up to that billing, and then some.

Crucially, the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos truly are a stretchy blend of polyester, rayon, cotton and spandex for ease of movement and a hand feel that’s a step up from even the brand’s classic Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0 (those might already be one of your favorite pairs of pants, as luck would have it).

Helpfully when it comes to the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos, you can also take your pick from three cool-as-can-be colors, including the ever-versatile Dark Surf as worn above. Beyond that, you can pair up each set with everything from a white short-sleeve henley — for high-low casual style — to a crisp Oxford shirt. To round things out nicely, you can score the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos for under $100. The next time you want to beat the heat in style, this pair might just be your best bet.

The Sunday Sale: The Best Pants for Spring Are 60 Percent Off at Myles Apparel

Best men's chinos for spring.

Join me in another edition of the Sunday Sale, as we cover the best on-sale menswear to buy now. Needless to say, I think you’re going to like this deal on the best men’s chinos for spring and beyond as we cover yet another standout offering from performance menswear purveyors Myles Apparel. Hopefully, you’re already well-acquainted with the well-stocked yet fast-moving Myles Apparel Surplus Sale, a terrific spot to get plenty of rugged, road-ready and yet comfortable, stretch-filled items for your next road trip, your commute or your time back in the office. The Myles Apparel Tour Chinos, first and foremost, are some of the best chinos for men in their own right, even at full price ($128), yet today, they’re on sale for a whopping 60 percent off. You heard correctly: You can get some of the best men’s chinos for 60 percent off while supplies last.

They’re already selling quickly, so don’t sleep on ’em. But why these chinos, and why now? They’re perfectly well-suited to take on the demands of spring, when the weather warms up and you want to get back out there to your favorite coffee shops, breweries, parks and more. Folks, in an Athletic Slim cut and colors like a slate grey or blue, the Myles Apparel Tour Chinos are polished enough to wear from day to night, and again, that 60 percent off deal is one not to be missed. It’s the use of quick-drying, stain-resistant and water-repellent — and custom-developed — stretch woven twill fabric that makes the Myles Apparel Tour Chinos a real standout. And one final time — because they’re selling mighty fast — you can and should shop some of the best chinos for men for 60 percent off. Your spring wardrobe will thank you. Alright, now get to it!