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The best chef pants for kitchen professionals or making a comfortable fashion statement

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You’re getting tired of ill-fitting slacks that tend to be uncomfortable or impractical. Try a pair of chef pants and discover why these long-time work bottoms are now a popular choice among young professionals. We’ve published a collection of some of the best chef pants here to help you decide.

Chef pants combine the comfort of joggers with the professional appearance of slacks. These hybrid bottoms were originally invented for chefs and restaurant workers as they provide much-needed relief from tight dress pants with impractical materials.

These pants endure stains, heat, and wear while keeping your waistline relaxed. Moreover, back, hip, and thigh pockets are both functional and stylish. Let’s take a look at our options to see what style suits you.

Black Cargo Style Chef Pant

Best Breathability

The KNG cargo chef pants are not only the most streetwear-inspired choice on our list, they also offer the best breathability. Made of spun polyester twill, they let legs air out — a convenient feature in stuffy work spaces. An elastic drawstring waist allows more flexibility than your typical dress pant. Keep your phone safe in the hook and loop pocket.

Dickies Men's Regular Twill Cargo Pant

Best Durability

Dickies’ black chef pants are cargo style pants in a slim fit. The poly-cotton twill blend is coated with a slick, stain-resistant finish, making these the most durable pick on our list. A heavy-duty brass zipper, tunnel belt loops, a hook and eye waist, and multiple pockets keep them from looking too casual. Wear with loafers and a long-sleeve shirt for a more formal ensemble.

Chef Works Men's Lightweight Baggy Chef Pants

Best Lightweight

Chef Works’ pants are a no-fuss alternative specifically designed for restaurant workers. The elastic waist and baggy legs move with you as you zip around the kitchen and restaurant. When used out of a professional work environment, it’s a stylish, straight leg pant you can pair with sneakers and a plain tee.

Chef work pants are no longer just functional workwear reserved for kitchen staff. These lightweight and stylish pants pass for more formal slacks you can wear on various occasions. If you do need these for their intended purposes, however, all the pants on our list provide necessary features desired in a work uniform.

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