Slim Fit Khaki's/Chino's

[Parker]

Quote:

A negative for me though is that i thought they were 89 USD but they recently added the euro sign which kinda irritated me.,.

They are still 89 USD. I think you have to set your country as USA at the start page.

 

[lowk]

Any suggestions for a slim selvedge chino? (besides N&F and left field)

Also are the w+h west point chinos as shiny in person? or do they lose the sheen w/ wash & wear

 

[CharlieAngel]



probably a stupid question but whats some nice footwear i can wear with with my (black n khaki) chinos besides cp's?

Define "nice footwear"? Yeah, Alden Jumpers are sweet, but what about Gentleman Travelers, 3000 Mile boots, Timberland Boot Co., Alden Indys, W+H Service boots, Desert boots (Clarks, John Varvatos, plenty of others)? Or more dressy? I think with a decent pair of chinos, you can pretty much wear whatever you want: cap toe oxfords, wingtips, weirdo Paul Smith stuff, just gotta eye it up and see. I'd have no problems wearing, say, a pair of white Paul Smith brogues with a pair of khakis, rolled up to show ankle (or some nice dandy socks?) and a crisp button down shirt (or hell, chambray).

 

[shaqin93]

Purchased a pair of Dr. Denim Donk chinos today for roughly 70 SGD. Pretty good fit and value imo.

 

[deepitm]



The last issues I have with these khakis is the rise, which could be a bit lower since I lack a backside. I shouldn't be a problem for most people who aren't as skinny as I am.

I really like the thickness and stiffness of the fabric, which is easily 9-10oz. I also like the price and the wide selection of sizes. I think if you're considering the lower-end khakis like GAP or J.Crew, I would seriously encourage you to give Dockers a shot.

Overall I think Benjamin's assessment is pretty fair. I got a pair in the British Khaki color and found them to be on the whole quite good, especially for the price. I, like Benjamin, am skinny, so I too would prefer a lower rise. But I don't think anyone would look at me in these pants and think the rise was too long (but still, I would like it maybe 3/4" - 1" lower). Some people mentioned that the taper was too much / too little for their taste, which makes sense because I think it's definitely a middle ground on taper. It definitely tapers, but it's not like a skinny jean. It's slim and therefore is probably more timeless. I don't think these are gonna look bad in 5, 10 years. Also, I found them to feel a bit slimmer than J Crew's urban slim fit. In addition, the hem at the opening is a jean-style hem of about 1/2" (whereas many khakis / chinos have a thicker hem of about 1.5") and I think that makes for a better break / cleaner look as it transitions into your shoes.

My only complaint (other than the rise) is that the front pockets are pretty deep, and I prefer a shallower pocket as I often carry my phone in my front pocket. When I put my iPhone in these chinos, it rests about mid-thigh. I think the pocket could lose 1.5" of depth, at the risk of us losing some change.

FWIW, my friend is a bit more muscular than I am (I am 6'2" and 155 and he is 6'2" and 170) and they look great on him. So I think this might be a very good option for someone with a more average build, as opposed to skinny people. But that being said, you could do much worse.

 

[noirwest]

Anyone have experience with Dior Homme chinos? What's the quality of the material like? Any tips on sizing?

 

[ddeenn]

i am looking for olive slim-tapered chinos. is carhartt any good for $130?

 

[S-Town]



i am looking for olive slim-tapered chinos. is carhartt any good for $130?

Where are you seeing these Carhartts???

 

[Matt44]

If I want a tailor to slim a pair of khakis, what's a reasonable fee? I guess it depends on the tailor, but more than $50? Or much lower?

 

[reedobandito]

$50 is not reasonable. A regular taper should cost around $20, but if you want the thighs slimmed too maybe $35-$40, max?

 

[wj4]

It depends on what needs to be slimmed down. It's usually more than just the thighs because at that point, the seat and crotch will look unbalanced.

My tailor, who I would consider in the middle range, charges me about $60-70 to taper the thighs, legs, take in the crotch, and seat. This basically turns a regular fit pair of pants into a slimming fitting one.

 

[Matt44]

^ Thanks for the tips, guys.

 

[swisschalet]

Anybody have the leg opening measurement of the dockers alpha khakis in a size 32 or 33 waist? I assumed it was same as the sf tapered (7.5") but a guy on ebay selling them says it's 7.25"

 

[Master-Classter]

...

 

[Vaudevillian]

If you are looking for top quality the best option would be Incotex Red. They are not skinny (slim is the word here), the fit is fantastic and the look&feel is exactly what I want: still classic but with a contemporary edge (stone-washed, maybe with a coin-pocket, etc.)