15 Great Pairs of Khaki Pants—All For Less Than $100

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Contrary to popular belief, khaki pants are not denoted by the cut, fabric, style, or price. Khaki 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. Military uniforms aside, khakis come in all sorts of styles: Fitted cargos, dress pants, straight-front chinos. They also come for under $100.

Khaki pants of the 21st century 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.

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.

Slim-Fit Casual Stretch Khaki Pants

Amazon Essentials, per usual, offers a sturdy, form-fitting option at a price points that is tough to beat.

365 Khaki Pants

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.

Original Stretch Washed Chino

Bonobos does a true khaki in the form of chino pants, so whether you're getting a little bit sophisticated for the office or just looking for a chic trouser to pull on, this is a safe and reliable option.

Victory Dri-FIT Golf Pants

What says "golf course" more than khakis—that you can actually play golf in?!

A&F All-Day Straight Pant

These are casual enough to wear just about anywhere, but versatile enough to be dressed up, in a pinch. The ultimate blank-slate pants.

The Performance Chino

These chinos are sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and they have a stretchy fabric that ensures all-day comfort.

Total Freedom Stretch Relaxed Fit Flat Front Pant

For under $40, Lee has an infallible pair of khaki pants that are slightly relaxed, so you can even wear 'em with a tee of your choosing.

Essential Slim Fit Khakis

Gap does basics like no other, so it's no question that they can get khakis down to a science, essentially.

Flat Front Relaxed Fit Pants

Wrangler's flat front pants have a slightly relaxed fit that pairs perfectly with a sweater or flannel.

Washed Slim Straight Work Utility Pants

Dickies have become mainstream less for their workwear aspect and more for their streetwear one. These are cool enough to wear to a party, and durable enough to wear to the next few years' worth of parties.

Midway Travel Pants

Built-in UV protection, ample amount of stretch, and a party of pockets: these cargos truly are made for traveling.

Athletic-Fit Lived-In Chinos

A lived-in feel rids you of a few weeks of awkward stiff pants and thigh chafing. You're welcome.

Aim Pants

Thank you, Vuori, for delivering a pair of four-way stretch pants that can be worn to work, the golf course, an airplane—the options are endless. Oh, and they have anti-odor properties.

Flex Relaxed Straight Lived-In Pants

AE produces a pair of pants with just the right amount stretch. They never lose their shape, and a slight worn-in look adds a vintage vibe.

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