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It’s Time to Wear Proper Pants Again

Relaxed trousers that work far beyond dressy occasions

Best men's relaxed trousers in 2026

Kotn’s relaxed trousers ($148) have the polished, yet relaxed energy that you want right now.

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Published

February 1, 2026

Published

February 1, 2026

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There’s never been a better time to give your jeans and workaday chinos a rest and pull on some proper pants. Don’t call them dress pants because the best relaxed trousers for men right now are proof that they aren’t just for dressy occasions anymore. Some are pleated, others are cut from flowy fabrics, but they’ve all loosened up in both cut and attitude, stepping out of their starched past and into everyday rotation. Think ease, movement and a little bit of swagger baked right in.

Sure, they still look sharp with a blazer and dress shoes, but that’s only half the story. Today’s relaxed trousers are built to flex, pairing just as easily with a knit polo, a beat-up sweatshirt or whatever you throw on for a date or a big meeting. Just because they aren’t casual pants doesn’t mean you can’t wear them casually, you know? Best of all, they now come in a wide range of materials and price points, so finding a pair that fits your style and budget has never been easier.

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The Best Relaxed Trousers for Men in 2026

Aime leon dore pleated corduroy pant

Cut from a rich cotton corduroy, available in three shades.

Pleated corduroy pant,

$325
at
Aimé Leon Dore
Aaron levine single pleat pant

Single-pleat pant,

$398
at
Aaron Levine
Beams flannel pant

Flannel pant,

$210
at
Beams
Uniqlo pleated wide pant

These look sharp, but as comfy as sweats thanks to the elastic waist and two-way fabric.

UNIQLO Men's Pleated Wide Pants, Dark Brown,,

$59.90
at
UNIQLO
Carter young creased pinstripe pant

Carter Young Creased pinstripe pant,

$475
/
$285
at
Liberty London
Cos wool wide leg pant

Pleated Relaxed-Fit Wide-Leg Pants,

$189
at
COS
Mfpen wool crepe pant

Wool crepe pant,

$365
at
mfpen
Zara relaxed balloon fit pant

Relaxed balloon fit pant,

$79.90
at
ZARA
Kotn nilus trouser

A handsome pair with a slight skater edge thanks to the fit and patch pockets.

Nilus trouser,

$148
at
Kotn
Sinbos pleated twill trouser

Sinbos Pleated twill trouser,

$125
at
Atorie
Asket loose twill pant

Loose twill pant,

$220
at
Asket
Aviva jifei xue pleated wool trouser

Aviva Jifei Xue Pleated wool trouser,

$870
/
$609.99
at
Canoe Club
Gu cotton barrel leg pant

Cotton barrel leg pant,

$44.90
at
GU
Portuguese flannel corduroy trouser

Portuguese Flannel - Straight-Leg Cotton-Corduroy Trousers - Men - Green - XXL,

$200
at
MR PORTER
Madewell double pleated trouser

A refined, relaxed trouser cut from a partially-recycled wool-blend twill.

Double-Pleated Twill Trousers in Wool Blend,

$178
/
$99.99
at
Madewell
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Why Drape Works

That easy, fluid movement isn’t just for looks—it’s what keeps wide legs from feeling bulky. The right fabric sways when you walk, adds visual length, and makes your fit look intentional, not sloppy.

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