HERE AND NOW

[Swampster]

Chinos, what are they cotton trousers or cotton jeans?
Should they be pressed with a crease or ironed flat?
How smart can they be worn ? with a Blazer,shirt and tie ?
When could you wear them and when should you definitely not wear them ?

Cotton trousers.
Normally flat
I will sometimes wear with a tie but usually something informal like a square end knitted
Worn for work most often. Khaki usually in late spring to early autumn but various other colours through the year as long as it isn't too cold.

 

[Byrone]

Never had Chinos. Might try !

 

[Luigi_M]

You definitely should!

 

[cerneabbas]

As Clouseau's picture shows Chinos were worn in WW2 and afterwards,however they were very baggy and loose,perhaps the first time I saw slimmer fitting Chinos was in the film The Great Escape when Steve Mcqueen wears them with a leather flying jacket.

I have Chinos that take a crease for 'smart casual' I could wear them with shirt,tie and Blazer.
I also have Chinos that are ironed flat and I usually wear them in a very casual way (with Loafers) instead of jeans,in fact I also have Tan jeans (Lee) and some Sand coloured Wrangler in Bedford cord which are even more casual than the Chinos I suppose.

On the WW2 subject does anyone know if there were jackets of the same material as the Chinos worn ? possibly by USAAF officers.

 

[smittycl]

Wearing linen jacket from Private White VC over knitted t-shirt from The Anthology. Both seriously discounted now with free shipping.

Knitted T-Shirt - Mustard — The Anthology

100% Supima cotton Our interpretation of a casual t-shirt that frames a clean and smart look. An idea inspired by 1950s sportswear, it is the culmination of contemporary and ‘high vintage’. The style features a simple design with specific proportions — a higher neck, ribbed sleeve and collar,

www.theanthology.net

Casual Linen Shacket

Lightweight loose-fitted linen jacket with revere collar 100% Irish linen Loose fit Inset sleeves Two lower patch pockets Chest patch pocket Bound seams Back yoke Corozo combat buttons Made in our own factory in Manchester FABRIC 100% linen CARE INSTRUCTIONS Dry cleaning is preferred

www.privatewhitevc.com

 

[Clouseau]

@cerneabbas they wore Chino shirts with the Chino trousers.

Most possibly some officers had Chino jackets made too i suppose, here is an example pre-WW2, from 1932:

Uniforme chino du Quatermaster. April 1932 Coat/breeches.

Comprenant une vareuse en tissu chino, tous les boutons sont présents, disque de col troupe du Quatermaster, badge de qualification de conducteur, trois barrettes de ruban de décoration. Patch et grades de manches montés d'origine. Reste de numéro matricule dans le dos. Un pantalon en tissu...

www.aiolfi.com

 

[Byrone]

l like those

Stone Island Cuffed Chinos

 

[Clouseau]

@cerneabbas you said you appreciated trousers probably a bit slimmer than the other posters here, you should try then the Uniqlo "vintage fit" Chinos.
I am really happy with them, surprised by the quality (especially for the price), and the fit is pretty flattering (will try to take a pic) and slim (but not too slim) à la Steve McQueen. Sometimes Uniqlo really gets it right.

 

[cerneabbas]

l like those
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Stone Island Cuffed Chinos

Not for me at my age but if I was a young bloke maybe,of course anything contemporary will raise the old geezers blood pressure...actually I would definitely wear them and a Gilet.

 

[Clouseau]

Two illustrations i really like from this Japanese book

Items we discussed : Baracutas, Madras jackets, BD shirts, Polos, Jeans, Chinos, loafers...

Inspiration for future "Here & Now" posters pictures maybe...

 

[Clouseau]

This one is not bad either !

 

[cerneabbas]

This one is not bad either !

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I suppose that 'Ivy' covers a lot of different clothes and shoes,quite a lot of my clothes and shoes could be classed as 'Ivy' although that wasnt why I bought them.
I think that a fair bit of it is timeless and appropriate for older and younger blokes it also ticks the box for 'smart casual' imo (although I dislike the expression).

 

[cerneabbas]

Two illustrations i really like from this Japanese book
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Items we discussed : Baracutas, Madras jackets, BD shirts, Polos, Jeans, Chinos, loafers...

Inspiration for future "Here & Now" posters pictures maybe...

Excuse the lockdown haircut.

 

[Clouseau]

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Excuse the lockdown haircut.

Excellent look ! FP Harrington...
FP shirt ?
M&S or JL trousers ?
Sebagos (or Weejuns) ?

 

[cerneabbas]

Excellent look ! FP Harrington...
FP shirt ?
M&S or JL trousers ?
Sebagos (or Weejuns) ?

Sorry,yes FP MiE Harrington
Gant Academic OCBD
John Lewis cotton trousers,just bought in sale and need taking up an inch or so.
Sebago Legacy
Inspired by your post from the Japanese book.