Fall/Winter Inspiration: Navy Trousers

Tennis Sweater by Lacoste, Shirt by Brooks Brothers, Corduroy Jacket by LL Bean,
Repp Tie by The Tie Bar, Belt by Alden, Briefcase by M&W Traveler,
Navy Chinos by LL Bean, Bit Loafers by Alden, Argyle Socks by J. Crew

Navy trousers are highly underrated. While khakis predominate summer style, and flannel the same for winter, they are often skipped altogether. However, they're actually perfect year round. Wear them exactly like you would a pair of jeans, although know they will impart significantly more class. You can get them in a mid-weight chino cloth, as shown above, or even in wool for the colder climes. Here they are perfectly at home with a casual yet sharp outfit, one that you could easily have on under a tan, navy or charcoal topcoat, wool cap and gloves. Navy trousers are also a perfect match for almost any color shoe, making them even more versatile in your wardrobe. They go well with a tan corduroy jacket like the one pictured here, a brown or gray wool jacket, or even a darker navy blazer. I finally purchased a new pair navy chinos recently, the very same ones from LL Bean you see above and I've been wearing them almost non-stop.