Seven out of ten American men currently own at least one pair of Levi's Dockers. Shopping for distinguishing pants can seem like an intimidating task, particularly since so many traditionally female-oriented designers are going after male markets in the hopes of attracting metrosexual dressers. So what are the essential pants experts recommend for your wardrobe, and how can you care for them best? First, you might get at least one or two pairs of decent blue jeans (e.g. designer blue jeans and "work around the house" blue jeans). Paper Denim, Express, the Gap, and Abercrombie & Fitch all offer classic men's jeans in a range of washes and cuts. Second, you might invest in two or three pairs of khakis. Make sure to get cuts that flatter your leg shape and overall body size. Dockers are classics, and Kenneth Cole, Calvin Klein, and Banana Republic offer both traditional khakis and pants with a modern spin as well. You might also check out some dressier pairs of pants. You can marry dark pants with a number of outfits. Finally, you might look into more casual wear, such as corduroys or flannel pants. Remember that there is no one right pair of pants for every situation--as with investing, diversity is the key to success. To care properly for your pants, observe washing machine instructions. Pants that are appropriate for the washing machine should be dried quickly after being taken out of the wash. Don't superheat your pants, however, as that could cause shrinkage, particularly in cotton trousers. Finally, hang up your dry-cleaned or dried pants with good hangers, and don't fold them against the seam.
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