It may seem intimidating but a nice cropped trouser pant, like the Channel pant by Tavik, can open a world of style doors for you. While the word ‘trouser pant’ may indicate these pants are only for hipster weddings (they are cropped after all) or days ventured into the office when you’re well-equipped to hear some trash talking (it’s ok, they’re wearing pleated khakis), the reality is that these bottoms are hyper-versatile.
Pair the Channel pant with a nice, slim, button-down dress shirt, and you’re in business professional. Partner that look with some sneakers, and you suddenly go from conference-room-ready to being the man of the honor at the Thursday rooftop happy hour.
But these pants aren’t just for the businessman in you. Wear them with a perfectly tattered tee, like the Carter Shirt from Superism, and your look suddenly takes an unexpected turn toward interesting. Things only get better when the temperature dips, and you toss on a crew neck that says “Rad Art” across it. Talk about a conversation piece.
Attention to detail is always appreciated, and that’s why no matter what you wear with your cropped dress pants, remember to layer on a stealth watch, tote with you a hat (sunshine on the face? Not anymore.) and maybe even sport a cheeky pin. Mixing and matching with this slew of goods really couldn’t be more fun.
Start With This | Tavik Channel Pant
With a cropped dress pant, the world may truly be your oyster. Start with the Channel pant, by Tavik.
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Tavik, Channel Pant
Give the denim a rest. Upgrade your look by changing into the Channel Pants, $100, by Tavik.
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Vissla, Garden City Woven Shirt
Be the best dressed on the guest list when you pair the Tavik Channel Pants with the Garden City Woven shirt by Vissla, $59.95.
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Cat Bates, Token Necklace 4
Made of brass and nylon, the Token Necklace 4, $125, by Cat Bates, is a rugged accessory. We especially like the sister clip clasp.
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Superism, Carter Shirt
What happens when you take a classy tee and butch it up? Try the Carter Shirt, by Superism, $, which is all business, and in a unique color, until you get to that southeast quadrant.
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Altru, Rad Art Sweatshirt
Buy rad art. Appreciate rad art. Wear the Rad Art Sweatshirt, by Altru, $70.
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Eytys, Mother Suede Cloud Sneakers
Dress down some cropped dress pants by pairing with some super snazzy sneakers. We recommend the Mother Suede Cloud Sneakers, $235, by Eytys.
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Scotch & Soda, Crisp Cotton Shirt
The Crisp Cotton Shirt, $95, by Scotch & Soda, is the definition of classic, cool style.
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Element, Worldwide Cap
The Worldwide Cap, $22, by Element, is a traditional flat brimmed snapback. We enjoy the Grey Heather colorway, but it's also available in Flint Black & Eclipse Navy.
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Nixon, G.I. SS , 36 MM
The Nixon G.I. SS , 36 MM, $200, is a statement piece. So chiseled, the metal on this timepiece almost looks other-worldly.
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Esperos, Conrad Voyager Laptop Bag
The Conrad Voyager Laptop Bag, by Esperos, $79.99, is a unique way to tote around that laptop. This bag looks more like one for your gym clothes, rather than your notebook, but that could be a good thing.
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Gap, Solid Stretch Popover
Try a button down with an unexpected twist. The Solid Stretch Popover, $49.95, by Gap, is a cotton/poly blend with class.
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Get your dessert without the calories. Put on the Ice Cream Pin, $5, by 10. Deep.
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