Bonobos vs Polo Ralph Lauren: which chino wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino at $98, the Polo Ralph Lauren Stretch Slim Fit Chino at $98. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Bonobos | Polo Ralph Lauren | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $98 | $98 |
| Material | Soft washed stretch cotton twill, mid-weight. | Stretch cotton twill, mid-weight, with elastane. |
| Fit | Multiple well-regarded cuts with the signature curved waistband, true to size; the fit is the calling card. | Slim (Hudson) or straight (Bedford) cuts with stretch, true to size; clean and Ivy-leaning. |
| Quality | Solid mid-tier — soft and comfortable, clean construction; casual washed cloth, not crisp. | Solid mid-tier — clean construction and dependable cloth; the stretch trades some natural cotton hand. |
| Best for | Comfortable smart-casual wear, and anyone who fights waistband gap or seat sag in chinos. | Preppy and Ivy-leaning outfits, smart-casual rotation, and recognisable classic styling. |
| Care | Cold wash and tumble low or hang; the washed cloth stays soft and resists wrinkling. | Cold wash and tumble low or hang; the stretch twill holds shape and resists wrinkling. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are priced identically, so it comes down to what you want out of a chino. Lean Bonobos for comfortable smart-casual wear, and anyone who fights waistband gap or seat sag in chinos; pick Polo Ralph Lauren for preppy and ivy-leaning outfits, smart-casual rotation, and recognisable classic styling.
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