Pants should not be the focal point of a man’s outfit.
Rather, a trouser’s job is to quickly draw the eye upward to your sport jacket or downward to your dress shoes, and perhaps subtly flatter your legs.
The fact is, most men are better served highlighting another part of their body.
Additionally, since the legs move next to each other, a pattern that appears elegant on the torso such as herringbone or windowpane can easily become jarring below it.
It is no wonder, therefore, that virtually all men’s trousers sold today are solid in color. Which is the beauty of men’s solid gray flannel trousers. They are simple, elegant and functional.
Continue to read on to discover how this timeless classic can be incorporated into your wardrobe.
I have personally designed a pair of Grey Flannel Trousers in collaboration with Trunkist.
There’s only 100 for sale. Click here to claim your trousers.
Men’s Gray Flannel Trousers and Matching Men’s Clothes
Gray, that most neutral of colors, does an excellent job of matching everything yet playing second fiddle to anything you pair with it.
Whoever wears a sport coat, wherever and however he wears it, cannot go wrong pairing it with gray flannels.
This wonderful fabric is made from Merino wool, and comfortably warm in fall, winter and spring. Softer than worsted, it does not hold a crease with the same rigidity as its more formal cousin.
This makes it the ideal complement to the sport coat, given the latter’s heritage as dignified causal wear.
Just as the gray suit looks good with any shirt and tie, so do gray trousers provide a sure footing for any sport coat ensemble.
They work with brown or black shoes, from oxfords to loafers (although most jackets have a slightly narrower range).
Versatility of Gray Flannel Trousers
There is no color or pattern of shirt, tie, or jacket with which it clashes. That means that once you have picked out a combination of these three that complement each other well, you’re done!
Step into your gray flannels and you are guaranteed a harmonious, interchangeable outfit.
This does not imply that gray flannels are an easy way out of the sometimes difficult task of color and pattern matching. Indeed, Fred Astaire, one of the best dressed men of the twentieth century and one renowned for his daring agility in mixing fabrics, wore gray flannel trousers more often than not.
There’s plenty of room to be interesting above the waist and below the ankles.
Color aside, the texture of flannel is dressy enough for a blazer and tie while maintaining a long reach down the formality spectrum.
With a turtleneck in your favorite color, they’re comfortable and casual, perfect for a Fall Saturday morning at home.
A trouser’s job is to quickly draw the eye upward to your sport jacket or downward to your dress shoes, and perhaps subtly flatter your legs.”
When it comes time to go out, you can don any jacket in your closet without worrying about whether it will match your bottoms.
Herein lies another of these pants’ advantages: They look just as good without a jacket as they do with one, allowing you to easily adjust the formality of your attire during the day without having to change.
In conclusion, any sport coat will look good with a variety of pants.
Better, though, that you own a variety of sport coats, and keep the pants simple and functional.
So gentleman, you can clearly see that gray flannels go brilliantly with any jacket, and without compromising its versatility or allure. Flannel trousers will last for years, and like the classic navy blazer, they will never go out of style.
Click here for a guide on how to buy a pair of trousers. This handy checklist will ensure your next pair of trousers fits you well and is of high quality. Above all else, a timeless garment that will provide you years of enjoyment.
I have personally designed a pair of Grey Flannel Trousers in collaboration with Trunkist.
There’s only 100 for sale. Click here to claim your trousers.