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The Semiotics of Khaki Pants

Relaxed fit: With noticeably wider legs and no sign of a crease, relaxed-fit pants look loose and athletic and may even have some fraying at the cuffs.

Cotton trousers ($49) by Tommy Hilfiger; canvas shoes ($45) by Sperry Top-Sider. Found on the likes of: George Clooney

Pleats: You know the drill: Flat fronts are considered more modern, but pleats provide room to maneuver without ripping your pants. Options go from slight folds to voluminous double pleats, and for our money, the subtler the better.

Cuffs: They range from a slight inch-and-a-quarter turnup to a two-inch-thick band, and they’re best for men with long legs.

Cotton-twill trousers ($128) and leather loafers ($188) by Brooks Brothers. Found on the likes of: George H.W. Bush

Tab closure: Found on most formal trousers, a tab closure gives your waistline a clean, unobstructed look by drawing attention away from the buttons.

Creases: It’s just another way of saying your khaki pants have been ironed. It also implies that you iron your socks.

Cotton trousers ($70) by Dockers; suede shoes ($130) by Johnston & Murphy. Found on the likes of: George Stephanopoulos

Crumple: Some light wrinkling and a slouchy construct typify the most casual breed of khakis. Wash them only when absolutely necessary.

Cotton trousers ($228) by Gilded Age; sneakers ($82) by Fred Perry. Found on the likes of: George Michael

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