Pants have finally arrived as acceptable item of apparel that fits well for both men and women, although this hasn’t always been the case. Casual trousers are now worn by women for a change from the skirt and to help give greater defense against the more inclimate months of the year.

Casual trousers are usually pants worn for relaxed and informal occasions which allow for a greater range of materials and styles. For practicality trousers feature pockets in both the front and back and belt loops around the waist, although the fastener (fly) at the front can be either buttons or zip. The button fastener is rarely used for women’s trousers.

In recent years, skin tight casual trousers that cling to the body, as opposed to skimming the body’s surface, are becoming more stylish. Care should be taken when considering wearing a pair of skin tight pants because the will highlight every curve, bump, and bulge. However, this doesn’t have to be a problem for many as the wide variety cuts and fits in casual trousers available would more than compensate for this.

A wearer of casual trousers can even etch their own unique identity on them by detailing casual trousers with fun or outrageous belts, various badges, transfers or rips. At the end of their life they can be changed into a pair of shorts by removal of the legs.