Fashion Pants mens & womens

Culottes

Culottes have full and flowing legs that resemble a skirt. A modest type of shorts.

They're usually at full or calf-length, but they're also being made shorter today.

Harem

Also known as "parachute pants", harem pants are long and baggy, tapered at the ankle, with side flaps on the hip that button at the waistline.

Gauchos

They're similar to culottes, but gaucho pants are more tailored and usually flare out at the calf

Bermuda Short

They end just above the knee and are also known as "dress shorts" and "city shorts". That's because of their tailored cut, straight lines and clean hem, giving a polished look.

They're appropriate for semi-casual occasions. Great for beating the heat in the summer.

Dress Pants

These are worn for formal to semi-formal occasions (especially office), often made of wool or polyester.

Dress pants have a tailored, clean cut along with straight lines. They're snug around the hips, often with darts (simple tuck or gather at the upper thighs).

Slacks are a type of dress pants but less formal (no front pleat, cuffs, etc.) such as a pair of chinos.

Capri

Capri pants are cropped below the calf and above the ankle, and are very tricky for many women to pull off because they tend to visually chop off your height.

You need long and lean legs for this look - or at least add a decent heel height of about 2 inches. The hem cut should also be tapered or straight.

Flared capris are 'no-no's. I don't know why fashion manufacturers even make them!

Clam diggers

Clam diggers are a type of walk shorts but they end right below the knees.

Calf-length pants with a slight baggy cut, giving a casual feel. A very common style in jeans.

'Clam digger' and 'capri' are often used interchangeably.

Walk Shorts

They end up between just above the knee or down to the widest part of your calves, and a great alternative if you don't want to show off too much of your legs.

This shorts length is ageless and always appropriate, and looks more polished than short shorts.

Drawstring

A string set in the hem that closes the opening when pulled tight at one or both ends.

In casual pants, drawstrings can be found in waistbands or leg openings, such as on cargo pants.

Best worn for lounging or active occasions, but you can find some styles that work with heels and a nice top.

Cargo Pants

Womens cargo pants are casual pants with large pockets on the side at mid-thigh.

They create volume on the thighs, depending on the size and details of the pockets.

Great for casual outings - but can also be paired with dressy blouse to create a casual-sporty-chic look.