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Navy vs Charcoal Trousers

Harold falcon

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Originally Posted by makewayhomer
so it seems like most of the "ant-navy" camp is ingrained in that stance due to the difficulty of wearing navy trousers with jackets.

if I only rarely wear jackets, would it become a closer decision?

said a different way, am I better off buying 2 pairs of the (same) mid grey flannel trousers, or one of mid grey + 1 in navy?

the navy in question:
http://cdni.llbean.com/is/image/wim/...id=292&hei=346


Better to have two different pants unless you are in a profession which requires you to wear a uniform.
 

SkinnyGoomba

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I just continue buying gray flannels in different shades of gray. Adds variety without really adding variety.
 

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