Working in menswear, I’ve picked up on the little distinctions between classic garments: jacket (blazer) vs. jacket (outerwear), button-downs vs. button-ups, turtlenecks vs. mocknecks vs ...

From a barrel jeans apologist to an allegiance to leggings, the ’70s flare hive, and an ode to the capri pant—here’s some hot opinions to help you expand your pants repertoire.