Pressed & Proper Blog

There may be no item in your wardrobe as versatile as the Charleston Khaki. It pairs well with polos, button-downs, even blazers and suit jackets. But that doesn’t mean you won’t sink into old habits when wearing your Charleston Khakis, either. If you want to make the most of these versatile men’s trouser options, learn how to mix it up. Here are five great ways you can wear Charleston Khakis throughout the work week.

Maybe you have a big presentation. Maybe it’s just another day at the office. But no matter what the situation, one thing is clear: obvious sweat stains just won’t cut it. When you have a job to do, it’s not exactly fun to be daydreaming about going home for a quick change. So how do you wear clothes up to par with men’s business fashion without sweating so darn much? Here are a few tips for staying cool and dry in the summer while wearing men’s dress clothes.

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.

You might know a lot about buying the right men’s trousers—but what happens when your purchase is for someone else? Someone you know who absolutely, positively needs an upgrade in their trouser game? Suddenly the rules all change. But that doesn’t have to a bad thing. In this brief guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about giving trousers as a gift so you can get it right the first time.

Monday through Friday might not sound like much in terms of your wardrobe. But as the weeks go by, the laundry starts to add up. You switch between suits and khaki slacks, never quite getting the same enjoyment out of your outfit as you do on the weekends, when you’re “allowed” to wear denim. But what if there were men’s denim slacks that served as a perfectly valid alternative for the workweek? There’s good news: not only do these slacks exist, but they’re darn comfortable, too. Here’s why you should consider adding them to your wardrobe.

A good pair of men’s dress slacks shouldn’t be something you wear once or twice a year. They should be comfortable and stylish enough that you’ll wear them for all sorts of occasions: family events, business meetings, job interviews, etc. But how do you know which pair of dress slacks is right for you? To make it easy for you, here are four features of quality dress trousers you should keep in mind as you search for the perfect pair.

Graceless. Oafish. Klutzy. Clumsy. If any of the above words have ever been used to describe you, then it’s no wonder you stand in fear of spilling a drink on that fresh new pair of men’s trousers. To ease the stress and keep you looking great, you’re going to need some trousers that can put up with any bout of clumsiness. Fortunately, we have just the pair you’re looking for. Try these spill proof pants options and tips!

On Monday, you wear the same khakis you’ve owned for several years. In the middle of the week, you shift between dress trousers—even though they’re not in as good a shape as they used to be—and a pair of old dress pants because you’re running out of options in the dresser. On Friday, you go casual. Rinse, repeat. If that sounds like your usual office attire, it might be time to mix it up. Here are a few of our favorite tailored trouser picks for changing things up while still looking professional.

Everybody deserves to feel great in their clothes. If you’re considering a purchase from Berle and want to ensure your men’s big and tall trousers fit you perfectly, here are seven tips for making it happen.

Congratulations: that extra time you’re putting in the gym is starting to pay off—as are the healthy meals. You’re getting comments on your improvements from friends and co-workers, and you notice yourself getting to a healthier weight, because your pants don’t quite fit. The problem? You don’t have enough cash laying around to put together an entirely new wardrobe. It’s a quality problem to have, but that doesn’t mean that loose-fitting trousers are any less of a challenge now that you’re seeing some results. Here are our suggestions for dealing with a changing fit.

No matter how much your wear your dress pants, chances are they’re going to spend the vast majority of their time waiting to be worn. If you want to squeeze more life out of a quality pair of men’s trousers, then you’re going to have to learn a few tips for making the most of that storage time. That means understanding how your closet should look when you store your dress pants. Here are five essential tips for men’s dress pants care.

For many men, the proper way to wear dress pants is simple: buy trousers, wear trousers, wash trousers, repeat. But if you want to look your best, it’s not that simple. There are lots of subtle details you’ll want to master if you’re going to look your best from business casual to formal—and everywhere in between. Here are some of our favorite tips for how to wear dress pants.