Wear Khaki with style

Dont you think men look so good in Khaki? I do...

Trade your black leather jacket for a lighter though no less edgy piece of outerwear, Khaki. In green or khaki, long or short, this versatile layering piece will become your go-to cover up in spring 2010. This is one runway trend that can easily be adapted in the real world. While the army-inspired look has gone down well with adventure seeking fashionistas, there are a few notable details that are appealing. Look out for masculine silhouettes; structured jackets, eye-catching studded belts, sleeves and buttoned-up collars worn with drop-waist pants, all in Khaki , for a more utilitarian take on our trend du jour.

Khaki goes with everything, it's made from comfortable materials, and it neatly hides the mustard and beer stains you pick up at the ballpark. But it's never been the most exciting color, has it? There's help coming this spring, as designers are mixing khaki with shades of gray and white.

Khaki is given a bad rap by the men who wear their khaki all wrong and quite dorkily, making the rest of fabulous men  run in the opposite direction of any item of khaki clothing, out of sheer
 terror that it will suck the hipness away from us. Yet khaki shouldn't be feared, because khaki is one of those fabrics that can look so stylish in a laid-back kind of way when worn correctly.

1. Don't buy in bulk - The reason why so many people look rather dorky in their khakis is because they buy them way too big, making them look like they're wearing a khaki version of MC Hammer's genie pants. choose khaki pants of shirts that fit.
If you're a man according to GQ Magazine, "The pants should hang on your hips - not cinch them. And they should be slightly slouchy without being baggy." This more relaxed fit is still masculine without it look like you're swimming in your pants.

2. To pleat, or not to pleat? -  it should be noted that you should avoid pleated khakis at all costs if you want to look current and cool in your khakis. Pleats create bulk right around your hips, giving your khakis that baggy, big abdomen look (not so flattering). They also make it seem like you're stuck in the 20th century, since most modern khaki makers leave the pleats out.

3. Don't get tapered -  make sure your khakis don't have tapered legs, because they will make your body look like it's an inverted triangle since your hips will look wider than they are.

4. Choose your color - You don't have to be stuck in a tan colored rut when wearing khaki. Choose from washed and faded looks, if you want a more laid-back, summery feel to your ensemble. Go for saturated darker tones like olive or brown for a more conservative look. If you want to wear khaki around your face, either with a jacket or a shirt and are concerned these colors won't flatter you try the color navy or a khaki with a sateen finish for a little more oomph.