By Anisha Masand  October 12, 2022

When you go to work, whether it’s at the office physically, for a meeting or a coworking space, it’s essential to have a well-fitted pair of pants to make your look. Whether it’s a slim, skinny, tapered or relaxed fit, formal pants for men are a must; especially those that fit well. When we talk about formal pants, they can be anything from smart-looking polyester-viscose pants, wool pants or a well-made pair of linen pants. Whether custom-made pants or off-the-rack purchases, your pants should fit perfectly to hold your shirts or tees in without looking too bulky or too flimsy.

Colors play a major role in picking out a pair. When it comes to formal pants for men, core colors like black, blue, navy blue, grey or beige work very well because they go with literally anything you throw on them. The perfect black pants work well for men with every occasion: work, parties, dinners or weddings. A pair of black pants, if not multiple, is essential to your wardrobe.

Formal pants can come in a wide range of fabrics. Whatever suits your day better is a good choice, whether it’s a pair of rich cotton chinos, poly-viscose easy-care pants, premium merino wool pants or simply a pair of four-way power-stretch pants. There are various avenues to purchase a good pair of pants ranging from premium brands offering off-the-rack choices or brands that customize a pair of pants to your fit, monogram them and ship them to you; order in just a few minutes from the comfort of wherever you are.

From being super-stylish, professional and super-comfortable, formalwear has transcended from being the old man’s wardrobe of choice to everyone’s go-to essential for literally anything and everything. Here are our top picks for the best colors and features when it comes to formal pants for men & women:

Perfectly black!

Black pants are a can’t do without wardrobe essential for men. They go with every color and make you look extremely stylish, whether professionally or casually. From parties, meetings, work days to weddings, black pants are a top go-to choice for men. Why? The color keeps you looking your everyday best whether it’s day or night. The fabric you choose helps keep you comfortable without compromising on a great look. They are versatile in themselves; any colored tee or shirt goes perfectly with a pair of black pants.

Fabric-wise, we recommend choosing rich merino wool to keep you comfy in every season if you have the budget. With a lower budget, polyester-viscose blends make for great easy-care moisture-wicking pants for all day wear without breaking into discomfort. For someone that is looking for a smart-casual to wear to work and a party after, we recommend choosing black cotton chinos for absolute comfort, hypoallergenic wear. And for the active, always on the move man, we strongly suggest going for power-stretch black pants made using high-quality knit; work, workout and party in them without a sliver of discomfort.

Navy blue: black’s favorite cousin!

Navy blue is a great second choice to black, if you want to switch up your look every now and then. Whether they are dark navy or lighter french navy, blue gives everyone a cooler look. Paired perfectly with lighter tones, a pair of navy pants is your next wardrobe essential. Got a formal dinner to go to? Throw on a smart blazer and you are good to go in style.

For navy pants, we recommend going with merino wool for a wrinkle-free wear, cotton chino pants for when you want to conquer the day and night in comfort and polyester-viscose blends for easy-care easy-wear everyday.

The grey man!

For all those wintertime jokes that love men in grey, it’s the perfect time to be adding grey to your formal wardrobe. Paired perfectly with lighter shades and darker tones too, pick your grey companion depending on the events of the day. Whether a darker charcoal like grey or a lighter mineral grey, these are the perfect addition to your wardrobe when casual, but not entirely eye-catching is the look you are going for. Make sure to get stretchy material for all-day comfort.

We love the idea of a luxurious grey merino wool pant, because it looks so good even when you are traveling. Wrinkle-free, super soft to touch and thermo-regulating to take you through every climate in absolute comfort. If you’re looking for a more affordable choice, many brands today are crafting polyester-viscose blends for grey pants making it the perfect choice for everyday office wear.

Beige: for on and off days!

A sandy beige pair of pants is a great choice to wear on working weekends, parties any travel days, including sightseeing. When one says smart-casual, we instantly think beige or a pair of beach cotton chinos. Why? The color is so versatile, it goes with everything and looks super stylish without having to look like boring office pants. Switch it up with a pair of sneakers instead of your usual oxfords and moccasins to elevate your style. The essential to beige pants is a white shirt, so make sure to have one in your wardrobe too.

When it comes to beige, we don’t like to play. If you can afford it, a pair of smooth merino wool pants works best. If not, a camel stretch pant, beachy cotton chinos or earthy cotton pants do the trick. Comfort all the way.

Olive & Khaki: go commando!

No, not really. Please don’t go commando. The new kids on the formal block are now olive and khaki, making smart-casual look so smooth that butter falls back in comparison. We love these colors because they truly help you transcend from formal to casual in the same day without having to switch up your look, while still keeping your style edgy and versatile. Stretchiness is a must in such colors to keep you comfortable all-day in moisture-wicking fabric.

Wondering where to begin? We recommend copping a pair of really nice black pants, going towards beige, navy, grey and then experimenting with some khaki tones to see what works well for you.

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