Pants refer to any lower body garment for the bottom half of the human body, usually made from cotton and worn with a shirt or blouse. The word “pants” is originally from a shortening of the Old English word “panca” meaning “a measure of cloth”.
Pants are usually fastened in place via an elastic waistband, however, they can also be made out of different materials such as velvet, leather, or silk. The following are factors to consider when buying pants;
1. Material
The most common materials that pants are made of are cotton, denim, or leather. Cotton pants are usually made of plain cotton while denim pants are usually constructed from jean material. The most versatile material that pants can be made out of is leather. For example, a pair of jeans can be a pair of leather pants or they can combine the style and functionality of both a pair of jeans and a pair of leather pants.
2. Function
Pants are worn for different occasions and so the type of pants that you wear will depend on what you are wearing them for. For example, if you are going to a formal event then you will want to wear a pair of black formal pants; however, if you are going out with friends then it is completely acceptable to wear a pair of jeans (jeans don’t necessarily have to be casual). If you decide that jeans are too casual for the occasion then perhaps a pair of dress pants is more appropriate.
3. Design
Pants are typically worn as an outer garment; however, they can also be worn as a form of underwear (a pair of boxers) or by themselves. Pants can also be classified into different styles and fashion trends such as fitted, slim, tapered, straight leg, and size pants. A boot-cut pant is a type of straight leg that has been cut to the ankle. Therefore boot cut pant is slimmer than a traditional straight leg.
Conclusion
Pants are a staple of a man’s wardrobe. From formal pants to more casual jeans, pants can be worn for various occasions and in various ways. As such there are many factors to consider when purchasing your next pair of pants.