Put It In Neutral! Cool Khakis for Guys that are More Steve McQueen than Mediocre

Steve McQueen wore khaki. So did Indiana Jones. But somewhere along the way, khaki got co-opted by the bluebloods, and went from badass to boring. Wrinkles were starched, pleats were added, and suddenly the pants you loved became the pants you got stuffed into a locker for wearing. Not anymore. Thanks to some stylish sharpening-up, some khakis have regained their edge… and we found them. They're looser, they're cooler, not to mention a whole heck of a lot cheaper than an overpriced pair of designer dungarees. So, this summer, it's definitely time to put it in neutral.

Above, from left: Opening Ceremony Twill Tape Pant, $115, available at Opening Ceremony; A.P.C Creamy Beige Sunglasses, $130, available at A.P.C; TopMan Stone Chino Style Shorts, $50, available at TopMan; Save Khaki Tuffle Bag, available at Save Khaki; Steven Alan Robert Jacket, $99, available at Steven Alan.