How to Buy Khaki Pants
If you think the word
Khaki just means a pant style, here's some cool info for what Khaki means as a style, as a color and as a fabric, especially now.
Coming from the Indian word for dust and from the rugged uniforms with Khaki-colored (from brownish-yellow to dusty olive green to blush and beige) shirts and
pants with many pockets, worn for safaris and by the British military - to become an everyday style of clothes in sturdy, hewn cotton fabrics. Today, fashion designers create all kinds of wear in Khaki colors, in Khaki styles, and in soft Khaki fabrics. Look at fashion runways.
Khaki pantsor
chino pants come in all colors. Higher end khaki styles come in different fabrics, updated, comfortable, wrinkle and stain resistant. Notice the many different shades; and, a darker color is recommended for a slimming and haute appearance. Try
Mountain Khakis pants, Tommy Hilfiger and
Docker's pants for the whole family.
Women's khaki pants come in styles includes figure-fitting, classy designs so ladies can dress up, add pearls and a sweater for the office and lunch, or dress down for the weekend and farmer's market. Low rise, classic fit, and skinny khakis can rock. Plus size styles accommodate wider hips and thighs (no poofy pockets, please). Add a nicely fitted, sexy T-shirt and sneakers or neutral Khaki heels for elegant chic.
Men's khaki pants should try
Orvis pants or Save Khaki for suave, slim khaki pants in nice colors. Kids and teens may prefer
American Eagle Khakis pant or Abercrombie for their fit and slight flare at the bottom for school or Timberland for a soccer game.
And, check it out. Khakis can mean almost whatever you want - such as Khaki-styled shorts or Capris, Khaki Jackets in blue, a sternly artistic Khaki-colored bracelet, a tote in a soft Khaki fabric or a designated Khaki Sequin Cocktail dress that's a 100% silk knockout in black.