Cotton trousers

Just imagine it, sitting on the terrace of your own private villa in sunglasses and cotton trousers Bliss. Even if its more realistic that youre sitting on dry grass in your local park, cotton trousers are the perfect way to relax and escape from the daily grind. The luxuriousness of fabric trousers mean that they help you to get through your day in comfort and style, and youll be sure to find the best selection of them on Stylights very own online store.

Relax!

Due to their soft nature, cotton trousers are perfect when it comes to spending the day on your sofa, or chilling with friends. Paired with a linen shirt youll be able to relax in style.

Smart enough for work

Its difficult to find work wear thats comfy enough to serve you all day, and cotton trousers are the perfect alternative for those slightly less formal situations. Worn with a plain shirt and plenty of professionalism, youll be able to work your way into the offices best dressed list.

Keeping it casual

Of course, theres the perfect place in between which fabric trousers are perfect for. Look out for a pair with the perfect print on, and youll be able to wear something fashion forward without exposing your legs to the elements. In order to tone down a rather loud print, pair your cotton trousers with a plain body or short sleeve shirt and the print wont be so overpowering - absolutely nothing to be scared of! No matter whether youre looking for some understated luxe or for your legwear to be the focal point of your outfit, cotton trousers are inevitably the perfect wardrobe addition for every scenario. Make sure that youve had a long look through the Stylight online store in order to find the perfect pair (or five!), and youll find the partners youve been looking for.

How to Deal With Cotton Pants Catastrophes

Cotton’s light, versatile texture makes them a favorite wardrobe staple, but sometimes life happens and you’re left with a pair of pants that weren’t what they were before. Cotton’s absorbency and unique fibers can make them problematic, but there’s a solution to every textile gripe.

Stains, rips, shrinkage, fit issues — these are a few of the woes that can befall your favorite pair of cotton pants. Here’s how to fix or prevent your most pressing pants problems.

Stains

Red wine is delicious, but it can do a number on a pair of crisp white cotton trousers. Treating a stain on cotton is relatively painless, especially if you get to the mark quickly. Submerge the stained pants in a solution of cool water, a teaspoon of dish soap, and a tablespoon of vinegar for 30 minutes before rinsing for a DIY approach. Alternatively, spritz the area with a pre-wash stain remover before throwing them in the washing machine. If you’re in a pinch, baking soda and seltzer water also do the trick.

Shrinkage

Cotton pants have a habit of shrinking when they’re put in the dryer. This occurs because of the nature of woven cotton fibers’ hydrogen bonds, which, pre-wash, are stretched to their limits in the weaving process. These bonds are broken when exposed to the heat of the washing-and-drying process, allowing the polymers in the fabric to relax and the pants to become child-size. Avoid shrinkage by looking for pre-shrunk or shrink-proof cotton, or wash your pants on the delicate or cold setting.

Rips and Tears

So you were a little too enthusiastic on the dance floor and came away with a hole in your trousers. Repair a split in your pants with an easy-to-apply patch. Trying to sew the fabric back together will only look lumpy and awkward. Instead, try to fill in the hole with a patch underneath. If you have little to no sewing experience, iron-on patches work just as well. Use a decorative or patterned patch if you want to make a statement with your rip and add character.

Fit issues

Don’t try to fix a gaping waistband or too-long leg with a belt or a double-cuff. These are only temporary solutions that won’t do any favors to your silhouette, as the fabric will bunch in the looser areas. Trust a professional tailor to fix these gripes for you. Not only will you come away with a pair of custom-tailored cotton trousers perfect for your shape, but these repairs cost almost nothing.

Preserve your cotton pants with these care tips and keep wearing them season after season. You can’t live trying to avoid the little mishaps, but you can do something about them.

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