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I've heard that chinos are better suited for the summer, while trousers are more appropriate for the winter Not necessarily true, relaxed linen trousers will be far better suited for summer than a mid-weight cotton chino. Likewise, some of my warmest pants are some Natolino cotton chinos. As for formality, they both can be a wide range. If you get double-stitched rugged chinos, they will be far more casual than a creased version. Similarly, orphaned suit pants would have a different vibe from a casual easy-waisted wool trouser. Honestly, my advice would be to start with a single chino in navy, tan, olive, or brown. Pair that with a single pair of trousers. Charcoal will be the most versatile, but this also depends on your current wardrobe. Fit depends on your own taste, but a relaxed fit is currently popular, as are pleats. I'd go with dissimilar fits so you can experiment as you expand your wardrobe. I do not suggest filling out your whole wardrobe in one go, it's a great way to be stuck with one type of clothing from one phase of your life. Do it slowly over time and find which pieces, colors, fits, fabrics, and silhouettes you prefer. More on reddit.com

Have been wearing Banana Republic's Rapid Movement chinos for years and I absolutely love them. They are high quality, sturdy/good thickness, and have a good variety of colors and fits. They also retain their color for a really long time (my oldest pairs are 7-8 years old) which is something I haven't found at other brands. They are constantly at 40% off. The alternative is JCrew's stretch chinos. I like those too but I have found that over time they tend to age/fade a bit quicker than I like. More on reddit.com