Today we published a comprehensive piece on why and how to wear khakis. For those who’d enjoy even more style inspiration on how to wear these classic cotton trousers well, we’ve put together a photo gallery of the guy who wore them best: Steve McQueen. Here’s how the King of Cool rocked his khakis from summertime casual to a more dressed up night on the town.
![Steve mcqueen riding on motorcycle.](https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads//2016/04/mcqueen-great-escape.jpeg)
McQueen was so cool, he could even make being a POW seem cool. He did it by pairing his khakis with two great choices — a crewneck sweatshirt, and a leather jacket.
![Steve mcqueen sitting on chair.](https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2016/04/mcqueen-sits.jpg)
Khakis pair especially well with denim and chambray shirts.
![Steve mcqueen standing with car.](https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads//2016/04/mcqueen-dres2.jpg)
You can dress up your khakis like McQueen does here with a button-down shirt and sport coat. Choose an unstructured, soft-shouldered jacket to match the casualness of your pants.
![Steve mcqueen sitting on stone stairs.](https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads//2016/04/mcqueen-dress.jpg)
Pairing your khakis with a sweater and desert boots makes for a sharp casual look during the cooler months.
![Steve mcqueen sitting on navy ship.](https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads//2016/04/mcqueen-summer-casual-4.jpg)
A polo shirt + khakis is an easy get-up when the temperature starts rising. But as McQueen also proves, all you really need is some khakis, a plain white tee, and a pair of canvas kicks to keep and look cool all summer long.
![Steve mcqueen sitting on motorcycle.](https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2016/04/harrington.jpg)
Finally, for transitional seasons like fall and spring, where temperatures are unpredictable, you can’t go wrong with wearing a Harrington jacket over your khakis.
Be sure to listen to our podcast about the complex life of Steve McQueen: