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Banana Republic Classic Fit Trousers?

darkbat

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Anyone have experience with these?

I picked up a pair because I really liked how it fit: Not a nut-hugger, but not too baggy either. Worn @ the natural waist line it looks nice and trim.

Was wondering if anybody has anything to say about them. Are there better alternatives out there that will fit similar to these but with better quality? The Italian brands with their crazy low-rise is not really for me.
 

RangerP

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Originally Posted by darkbat
Anyone have experience with these? I picked up a pair because I really liked how it fit: Not a nut-hugger, but not too baggy either. Worn @ the natural waist line it looks nice and trim. Was wondering if anybody has anything to say about them. Are there better alternatives out there that will fit similar to these but with better quality? The Italian brands with their crazy low-rise is not really for me.
You won't find much love for BR stuff on these forums.... BUT, I have to admit that I own quite a few pairs of their tailored/slim fit pants. The 32x32 fits me perfectly with not tailoring and I only buy when they are deeply discounted. You can't really go wrong paying 30-40$ for them. In terms of pants, I haven't found anything else that I like in that price range... Essentially, I think they are fine if you get them at a very steep discount. Just don't pay 80-100$ for them.
 

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The tailored fit pants are the best from BR. The classic fit is great in cotton, not so much in wool.
 

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Originally Posted by darkbat
Worn @ the natural waist line it looks nice and trim.

I have difficulty believing BR of all places would make pants that sit on the natural waist. The photos on their website look like they sit barely above the hips.
 

landshark

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Originally Posted by amplifiedheat
I have difficulty believing BR of all places would make pants that sit on the natural waist. The photos on their website look like they sit barely above the hips.

You are right. The classic fit has a low rise that is unbearable for me, the wool pants in particular were a little "revealing" while in motion.
 

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