Chang-ao (Chinese: é·è¥) is the traditional Chinese attire for women. It is a form of formal wear, and is often perceived as a longer version of ruqun. However, it was actually developed from zhiduo during the Ming Dynasty, and is worn over a skirt.
Cotton twill is a frequent fabric choice for menâs casual pants in particular. Brands like Dockers have long made use of twill to produce popular menâs chinos, which tend to be both light and comfortable, offering a dressier, but still comfortable change from denim.
On the left is a pair of chinos; in the middle is a pair of 5-pocket twill pants, and on the right, a pair of jeans. You can see that the twill pants and jeans are cut similarly â with J-shaped pockets and a button fly, while the chino pants feature more formal side slash pockets, a flat front, and a button tab at the waist.