Types of Trousers – A Simple Buyer’s Guide
A quality pair of trousers is a great investment. Explore common types of trousers, shop, and learn what to look for when it comes to high quality pants.
Dress Khakis
The first type of trouser we'll take a look at is dress khakis. These pants are perfect for formal occasions, made with fine materials and featuring a trim design.
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Wool Trousers
Wool is a common material used in men's trousers. It is durable, looks great, and is perfect for colder weather or formal occasions. There are many types of wool trousers available. Here are some of the featured pieces from Berle:
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Fancies
Fancies encompass trousers that feature a more unique or "designer" look. Stand out from the crowd, and take your formal dress to the next level.
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Casual Khakis
Men's trousers aren't just for formal occasions like weddings or business meetings. Sometimes, you just want to wear a quality pair of pants out on the town or for everyday use. A casual pair of khakis will feature a look that's not as dressy and may also feature various "performance" materials that stretch for comfort.
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Finding Quality Trousers
A good pair of pants will have a waist, pockets, stitching on the legs, and the same basic overall shape. But one variable that’s hard to ignore: price. How do you know if one pair of trousers is worth more than another? Is it all the same? Of course not. But what separates two types of trousers from each other can also be more subtle and complicated than what appears at first glance. Here are five key ways to tell the difference between types of trousers.
Quality of Fabric
You might not always be able to tell the quality of fabric just by looking at a pair of trousers, but you can always have a look at the description (or even the tags) before you buy. Generally speaking, you’ll want to look for complete fabrics (i.e., 100% cotton) rather than blends when buying dress trousers. Fabric blends do tend to handle well in performance trousers, however.
Trouser Design
“Design” isn’t so much about the style of the fabric as the intention of the trousers in the first place. You’ll find that many bargain brands offer pants that are intended for just about any situation—casual or dressy, outdoors or indoors, it doesn’t matter. But here at Berle, you’ll find types of trousers that are specifically tailored to meet unique needs—whether that’s a Performance Dress Khaki for stain resistance or a casual pair of seersucker pants for hot days. While these pants are versatile multi-taskers, there’s no doubt about what they’re designed to do.
Pants Fit
In real estate, it’s all about location. “Fit” is an equally important concept in the world of fashion: if it doesn’t fit right, then the outfit won’t work. Our Self-Sizer pants make it easy to customize your trousers and get the exact variables right. No more buying a “Large” that tells you nothing about how long the inseam is. Proper fit is about precision, and it’s important to get it right. If a trousers website tells you nothing about the fit except in a general sense, it might be time to move on.
Wardrobe Versatility
“Design” might sound like it means our trousers are designed for specific purposes. But you’d be surprised at how much versatility you can get out of a classic item like Charleston Khakis. The sign of an effective pair of khakis is that they’ll look right in a whole range of situations. They aren’t gimmicky, and they aren’t over-the-top trendy. They’re timeless, and it shows.
Durability
Unfortunately, this is one thing about trousers you can never really know until you have them for a long time. Although the quality of fabric is a big hint, the durability of a pair of trousers comes down to other issues like attention to detail and strength of construction. If a pair of trousers lasts you three times as long as a cheaper version, it ultimately saves you more money.
Shop Berle For All Types of Trousers
Want to see more examples of high-quality trousers? We’ve got plenty of them here at Berle. Shop our full trouser collections today!