The "Home Office Shock" 👖
After years of working from home in comfortable sweatpants, returning to "hard" trousers (stiff denim or wool) is a punishment for many men. Jeans are often just too casual for a client meeting. Suit trousers are chic, but feel terrible if you sit behind a desk or drive for 8 hours.
There is a solution right in the middle.
1. What is a Chino exactly?
A Chino is originally a military trouser, made of cotton twill. It is smarter than jeans, but sportier than suit trousers.
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The classic mistake: Many brands make chinos from stiff cotton that wrinkles behind the knees and pinches the thighs.
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The Vercate Revolution: Our Trousers look like high-quality chinos/trousers, but are made of a technical stretch material.
2. The 360-Degree Stretch Test
How do you know if you have good office trousers? Try doing a squat.
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With Jeans/Suit Trousers: The fabric tightens, the belt cuts into your stomach, and you fear the seam might rip.
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With Vercate: The fabric stretches in all directions. You can literally sprint to catch the train without it pulling anywhere. The comfort is comparable to your favourite sweatpants, but the finish is matte and professional.
3. The Right Length (No more tailor visits)
Another big dilemma on Google: "How long should my trousers be?" Nothing looks as sloppy as trousers bunching up like an accordion on your shoes.
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The Rule: The trousers should just touch the shoe (a slight 'break') or fall just above it. Our trousers are designed with a modern, slim cut that falls at the right length for the average man. Because the fabric doesn't sag, you instantly look taller and slimmer.
Conclusion: Why Choose?
You don't have to choose between the professionalism of trousers and the comfort of your leisure time. With the right stretch chino, you are the boss in the boardroom in the morning, and still comfortable on the couch in the evening.
Ditch those pinching jeans.
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