Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel

Site Notices
Posted: 2/1/2011 6:05:57 PM EDT
Time to buy some new cotton khakis and/or chinos, and I'm running out of brands I like.
We're business casual at work, and I like wearing all cotton khakis and chinos, flat front, preferably wrinkle resistant.  I have fairly muscular legs, so I need "relaxed" fit pants.
My go-to brands used to be Gap and Eddie Bauer.  Lately, Gap has changed the way their khakis fit, and even the "relaxed" fit is too tight in the seat and legs, and they now sit lower at the waist.  Eddie Bauer relaxed fit khakis still fit o.k. (although they sit a bit lower at the waist), but the quality of the material seems like it went downhill; the darker colors fade quickly, and I find myself wearing out the material in the rear by my wallet.
I tried LL Bean, but their relaxed fit (they call it "natural" fit) has too much of a tapered leg, which seems like a dated cut to me.  I prefer more of a straight leg.
So, what else is out there?  By the way, I've been 180 pounds with a 33" waist for the past 5 years, so it's not me that is the problem.



ETA:  Another thing I liked about Eddie Bauer, you could pick a custom tailored length.  My inseam is 31".  Not sure why most manufacturers think guys legs come in 2 inch increments.



 
Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:23:09 PM EDT
[#1]
I own two pair of jeans.....I live in scrubs. No "real" pants. Sorry.
Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:23:49 PM EDT
[#2]
J Crew



Brooks Brothers
Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:26:26 PM EDT
[#3]
REI
Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:27:45 PM EDT
[#4]
http://www.landsend.com/



You can get custom lengths.



 
Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:30:33 PM EDT
[#5]
I buy Dickies. I like the fit and the price.
Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:36:46 PM EDT
[#6]


Bills Khakis, the best IMHO

http://www.billskhakis.com/

Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:40:49 PM EDT
[#7]
Sale weekends at JC Penny.  I usually buy Dockers ~$16-20/pair.  They work well for me.
Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:41:42 PM EDT
[#8]
Kohl's
Link Posted: 2/1/2011 6:43:04 PM EDT
[#9]
Dickies are #1, Carhartts #2, and Mountain Khakis will DESTROY your nutsack!
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
Top Top