Boys Pants

As children's clothing goes, boys' pants are an essential part of any boy's wardrobe. While jeans are popular, easy to find and generally affordable, there are plenty of other types of pants for boys to wear.

Besides the ubiquitous jeans, other pants that boys can wear include:

• Khakis
• Camouflage pants
• Cargo pants
• Corduroy
• Linen
• Dress pants

You'll find boys' pants in a wide range of prices, depending on where you shop. You have the option to shop at discount stores, the mall, specialty children's boutiques and designer stores for new duds. You can also check out consignment shops and resale stores for gently used children's garments.

Besides blue jeans, you'll find pants for boys in many different colors. Blue, black and brown are always popular, but with a little searching, you'll find non-traditional colors as well, such as yellow, green and striped – it's simply a matter of knowing where to shop.

The pants a boy wears to school or to play in will be different from pants that he wears to a dressy event such as a wedding. Some parents are willing to pay more for slacks that will be seldom worn, such as white pants, because they'll probably last quite a while. On the other hand, they may not want to spend a lot on pants that will see everyday wear-and-tear while a boy climbs trees, runs, jumps and is too busy playing to worry about what he's wearing. However, sometimes it pays to invest a little more in clothes that will take such a beating – buying quality boys' pants, even if you have to look for cheap designer clothes, will pay off in the long run because these pants are more likely to hold up to rough treatment.

When you're looking for boys' pants that he'll outgrow before they tear apart, look for specific long-lasting details like:

• Interior patches: You've probably seen at least one pair of boys' pants wear out at the knees, making an otherwise perfectly good pair of pants only good for playing in. When shopping for pants, check for interior reinforcement at the knees, usually visible as a patch. Boys will have a harder time tearing through these knees.

• Adjustable waistbands: Kids' clothing manufacturers are responding to what parents want and one helpful feature of pants is an adjustable waistband. Unlike elastic waistbands, which are better used on toddler pants, adjustable waistbands are usually invisible because they're located inside the pants. Simply adjust to fit the waist and attach via the buttons located on the band. A boy can let out the waistband as he grows.

• Long hems: As many parents know, children can grow inches in a very short period of time. Boys' pants with ample hems make it easy to lengthen them instead of having to buy new pants every time he goes through a growth spurt.

Jeans, cargo pants and khakis work well year-round, so these are the pants boys will likely turn to much of the time. Because they'll be worn so often, you may want to shop at stores or buy brands that you know will last. Budget-conscious parents can find affordable, well-made pants for boys at stores like:

• Gap
• Gymboree
• The Children's Place

During fall and winter, corduroy and heavy jeans will keep boys warm, while linen slacks and lightweight dress pants are perfect for spring and summer.

Whether you're shopping for boys' pants for play or fancy event, you'll most likely find stores and brands that you prefer and turn to time and time again. Make sure he has a selection of go-to duds, but keep dressy pants on hand for those special times. He can wear his pants with tee shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, vests, turtlenecks and much more.

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