One pair of navy linen trousers, two Bond looks. And of course we can’t forget Pierce Brosnan’s Bond wearing his pair with a subtle blue on blue Hawaiian shirt from Brioni in Cuba in Die Another Day. Or dress them down with a simple grey t-shirt (see Bond on a boat in sailing into Venice). You can dress them up with a nice crisp white shirt (tucked in). Personally, I think they’re more versatile than some people realize.
But navy trousers can get a bad rap in the #menswear community. The four styles of linen trousers we saw in Casino Royale should keep us looking stylish in almost any situation. So you won’t really be sacrificing much in the way of comfort by wearing something that covers the bottom half of your legs. And linen is a lightweight, breathable fabric that’s perfect for summer.
Needless to say, trousers are almost always going to look more “put together” than shorts. And for hot weather, a pair of James Bond linen trousers are always a reliable source of inspiration. Now that we’ve taken an extensive look at 007’s summer shirts (you can read all about them starting with this post), it’s time to turn our sartorial attention to the lower half of his outfits.
