Start with how you’ll wear them the most, slim fits or the tailored fits work the best for office and formal use, while straight or regular fits offer more movement for daily wear. Regular fit is the easiest starting point for most body types since it suits the wide range of builds without the proportion of overthinking.

Chinos are made from soft cotton twill and carry a casual feel suited to smart casual and weekend settings, while the dress trousers use a more structured fabric built for the office and event wear. Chinos work with the t-shirt, dress trousers look great with a formal shirt or blazer.

Showoffff carries formal trousers under Rs 500 and budget-friendly formal pairs cut cleanly enough for the office, and the event wears along with the combo deals and seasonal discounts that bring the prices down further.

Yes, both are well-suited for the Indian summer. Cotton breathes well and is quite easy to maintain, linen goes a step further in the breathability through the peak heat in May and June, and both are more comfortable than the synthetic blends in the humid conditions.