Pairing Chinos in Fall Colors

Ruddy browns, deep greens and blazing reds—these are the colors associated with fall foliage, and if you wish, fall chinos. 

While there’s no problem with wearing khaki year-in and year-out, the change of seasons provides a great window for embracing rich, warm colors. Much like pumpkin beer, chinos in fall colors won’t be for everyone, but those who enjoy them can add a bit of extra interest to their day. 

Regardless, figuring out how to work a pair of chestnut brown or cranberry chinos into your business or casual wardrobe can present a challenge, so we’ve provided a few of our go-to parings below to smooth things out.

How to Wear Brown Chinos
Brown chinos in warm hues like chestnut can be considered a more interesting cousin to khaki, and are the easiest to mix into your wardrobe. As they fall on the less unorthodox side of the spectrum, you can wear them with a greater variety of color and pattern: for instance, a burgundy check shirt that can double-down on the autumnal hues without going overboard.

How to Wear Olive Chinos
The deepness of olive is best balanced by something lighter on top. While white or blue will always do the job, a light pink oxford stays within bounds while adding some more interesting color. 

How to Wear Red Chinos
A dark, saturated shade of red like cranberry isn’t the type of thing you’d wear to a job interview, but the richness of its color makes it surprisingly versatile. We think it looks best when paired with a deliberate contrast: for instance, the drier, washed-out color of a light indigo chambray shirt.