White and taupe is one of those pairings that looks considered without any effort behind it — the polo stays crisp, the pant stays warm, and together they read put-together in about four seconds. The pique knit breathes through a warm afternoon, and the twill's stretch means you're not adjusting your stance between the car and the restaurant. This is the pant-and-polo combination for the reservation you didn't over-plan. Chinos have never had to try this hard to look this easy.

Finish with brown leather loafers and a woven belt.