I own a few pairs of khaki pants—all of them very different. The one I reach for most is a skinny jean with significant stretch by Ralph Lauren that I bought almost a decade ago. It’s still holding up. I also have two pairs of fitted cargos, a dress pant, and a straight-front chino that I wore once to a college mixer, also by Ralph. And, from what I remember, every pair was under $100.
Indeed, khaki pants are not denoted by the cut, fabric, style, or price. It is (*checks notes*) strictly a color, one birthed during Great Britain’s occupancy of India in the mid-1800s. Khaki, the term, was adopted from the Urdu language, which stands for “soil-colored,” and was cast on military uniforms—usually made of a light cotton or linen—as a form of camouflage.
Today, khaki pants are made of twill cotton, denim, corduroy, synthetic fibers, and everything in between. Even the shades vary: some are more brown, others more beige, golden, or more gray. It’s basically an earthtone that falls within the spectrum of the aforementioned hues. And we have all these options—all under $100—just ready for you to wear at a college mixer, the office, the great outdoors, or any scenario for that matter.
Slim-Fit Casual Stretch Khaki Pants
Amazon Essentials
Amazon Essentials, per usual, offers a sturdy, form-fitting options at price points that are tough to beat.
Slim-Fit 5 Pocket Corduroy Khaki Pants
Goodthreads
Corduroy is an insulation fabric that’s rich in texture, and Goodthreads has an affordable option that’s too good to pass up.
The Heavyweight Slim Chino Khaki Pants
The folks at Everlane never do us wrong, always offering well-made pieces that’ll last the long haul.
Skinny Chino Pants
If you’re a fan of body-hugging fits, cling onto these tapered pants from budget-friendly Zara.
Khaki Wide-Fit Tapered Khaki Pants
Those with wide hips that like their pants narrow (*raises hand*) will definitely appreciate the cut of these breezy cotton-linen blend pants.
Athletic Skinny Chino Khaki Pants
Abercrombie & Fitch
You tell me you have an athletic build. Well, check out the name of this guy from—no surprise—Abercrombie.
Endless Chopped Chino Pants
Are you beach bound? Make sure to get your hands on these Thrills pants, which is cropped and made of breathable ramie.
770 Straight-Fit Stretch Chino Khaki Pants
J.Crew’s 770 pants is a consistent best-seller, because its a classic, foolproof option that’ll never go out of style.
Campover Cargo Khaki Pants
Roark, purveyor of all things rugged, of course offers a pair of dark khaki pants that are primed for the great outdoors.
Midway Travel Pants
Built-in UV protection, ample amount of stretch, and a party of pockets: these cargos truly are made for traveling.
Marcus Slim Straight-Leg Five-Pocket Khaki Pants
Mavi Jeans
If you revel in the joys of jeans, Mavi makes a solid slim pair, constructed to flatter.
365 Khaki Pants
Flint and Tinder
Flint and Tinder blends the tailoring of chinos with the stretch of performance pants. Indeed, you’d want to wear this option 365 days a year.
Athletic Tapered Traveler Khaki Pants
Banana Republic
Another travel-ready pant, this one by Banana Republic, with a slimmer cut, but still has all the comfort you need for sitting on a flight for hours.
Stretch Straight Fit Khaki Chino Pants
Polo Ralph Lauren
Prepsters—and yours truly—know that Ralph makes the best khakis around.
Stretch Weekday Warrior Khaki Dress Pants
The office can feel like a battleground, and these Warrior pants (and some tenacity) are all the ammunition you need.
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