Though jeans certainly have their place in every man's wardrobe, incorporating chinos into your fashion repertoire can be a great way to elevate your daily attire to the next level. Plus, as the weather starts to warm up, lightweight chinos are an ideal alternative to thick denim, corduroy or polyester.

Firstly, one of the best ways to sport chinos is by incorporating them into a clean-cut, preppy look. Choose a bold red or navy pair of chinos and pair it with a crisp white polo shirt. Add boat shoes (without socks, of course) to complete this classic collegiate look. This outfit is perfect for a day at the park with friends or an outdoor garden party. For those breezy spring evenings, throw a simple, solid-coloured crew neck jumper over your polo shirt to finish off the ivy league-inspired ensemble.

Though coloured chinos may be associated with the preppy look, they can also be incorporated into an edgier, more urban-inspired style. Choose a slim-fit green chino and pair it with a patterned jumper and loafers for a quirky hipster look. Or, add some vintage flare by pairing your chinos with a vintage t-shirt or a 70s-inspired baseball tee. Complete the throw-back look with some high-top Chuck Taylors and a zip-up hoodie.

Coloured chinos are simply more fun than jeans or slacks; so it's no surprise that these cheerful trousers are associated with the warm weather months. If your favourite part of the spring and summer seasons is spending time at the seaside, chinos are the ideal trousers for that beachy/surfer look. Pay homage to the sparkling sea with a pair of bright royal blue or aqua chinos. Roll up the cuffs and wear them with a pair of colourful flip-flops for a truly summery look.

Another way you can incorporate coloured chinos into your weekend wardrobe is by donning an outdoorsy ensemble. Wear tan or forest green chinos with a checked lumberjack shirt and boots for a very manly look. Throw a puffy down body warmer over the plaid shirt on those windy spring evenings and pull the whole look together with a fur-lined trapper hat.

If you're still a bit wary about wearing bold-coloured chinos, consider starting with a khaki-coloured pair instead. By choosing a more subtle tone, like khaki, navy or black, you can get a feel for how to wear chinos and perhaps you will warm up to the idea of brighter colours. If bright reds or cobalt blues are a bit too flashy for you, try a pair of mustard-coloured chinos or choose some in a deep maroon.

As you can see, mens chinos can work with a variety of different looks. So, no matter what your personal fashion point of view is, you can find a way to make chinos work for you.

Sean Burke writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.