My Hunt for a Modern-Day Pantaloon

My Hunt for a Modern-Day Pantaloon

I'm searching for a pantaloon that looks like it wouldn’t flinch at the site of an iPhone, infused with modernity and without any suggestion of ‘yo-ho-ho.’

Getting dressed in early fall is one of life’s most uncomplicated joys, with the forecast calling for room temperature and the full breadth of my closet unveiling itself to me.

The concept of the "Transitional Wardrobe" emerges, where my loafers, sweaters, leather boots, and summer-weight cotton all coexist in a glut of possibilities.

I want a pantaloon that looks like it wouldn’t flinch at the site of an iPhone, infused with modernity and without any suggestion of ‘yo-ho-ho.’

Author's summary: Searching for modern pantaloon style.

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New York Magazine New York Magazine — 2025-10-15