The Armoury - Official Affiliate Thread

[othertravel]

For context here’s how mine look: View attachment 1965319

Which loafers are those? Looking for a similar pair.

 

[jeremygo]

Which loafers are those? Looking for a similar pair.

The Cohen Loafers from Beckett Simonon! I’ve ordered a few pairs of shoes from them and they look great for the (relatively) low price. The only downside is they're made to order so take a few months to arrive.

 

[hpreston]

This is a bit obsessive, but I'm on my second pair of Armoury chinos and I can't seem to find the right length to balance out the top block while not having the whole thing pooling at my ankles. I was conservative on the hemming due to suspected continual shrinkage and because I wanted to play with cuffing, but with a day's wear they feel rather loose and thereby lengthier.

Is there secret here I'm missing? I should note that I am seeking to wear these casually with shirts untucked, as well as tucked.

A related question: where Mark has cuffed these, has he had them permanently cuffed by a tailor or does he just role them? Single or double roll?

I had mine hemmed and added a permanent cuff at the store. I would guess folks from the Armoury who wear them cuffed probably have them permanently added, but not certain. With the cuff mine have no break and I think look very clean/neat.

I am not sure I understand OP question. I had mine hemmed just like any other trouser (except, after one wash to get any bit of shrinkage out of the way). I went with plain bottom no break. They don’t seem to stretch or lengthen after wearing them…..no issues with the two pair (khaki and olive) I have. Thinking about a third at some point to add a cuff.

Mark’s do appear to be hemmed with a permanent (pressed and sewn) cuff.

 

[Henry S]

I am not sure I understand OP question. I had mine hemmed just like any other trouser (except, after one wash to get any bit of shrinkage out of the way). I went with plain bottom no break. They don’t seem to stretch or lengthen after wearing them…..no issues with the two pair (khaki and olive) I have. Thinking about a third at some point to add a cuff.

Mark’s do appear to be hemmed with a permanent (pressed and sewn) cuff.

I believe he is talking about the chino getting loose in the waist.

 

[hpreston]

I believe he is talking about the chino getting loose in the waist.

Ah, all the talk of hemming and cuffs no cuffs/rolling has me confused.

Regarding waist, mine don’t stretch out with wear. After the first wash waist (and length) seems to stay pretty consistent.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Ah, all the talk of hemming and cuffs no cuffs/rolling has me confused.

Regarding waist, mine don’t stretch out with wear. After the first wash waist (and length) seems to stay pretty consistent.

It is a perfect calculus of length, secureness of top block and visual weight of hem.

Sadly for me, I do find the top block to stretch. Given the responses here, I think I'll probably go for a perma-cuff on the shorter side and deal with the insecurity at the waist. Although double cuffing is not the worse look in the world.

 

[clee1982]

Why not wash first before you hem it then?

 

[Club Soda]

I had my sport chinos taken in at the waist 1.5” I think even though they were the proper size. The cotton is very soft, even more so after washing so I feel like they do slide down throughout the day.

They are the best pants I’ve owned though. I love the cotton weight and the thigh has just enough room that tapers to a perfect finish. I got mine hemmed plain with no break just above my shoes. If I could change on thing it’d be to swap for a zip fly. The buttons are just a hassle.

A color in between the khaki and natural would be great too.

I buy Khaki’s from O’Connell’s which are great too, have a long rise option, but the cloth and taper isn’t as nice.

 

[John Grady Cole]

Button fly is one of the nicest things about them.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Why not wash first before you hem it then?

That's a given, and I did. I appear to have found a good hem length to allow a single turn-up for casual wear, so I'm going with that for now.

Also, I really like them – the weave has a visual and actual texture that makes them unique.

 

[AriGold]

The cotton on the denim army chino and the regular sports chino do stretch a lot over the course of a few wears. I wear a belt to manage this and to keep these worn high waisted. I also hemmed them short to ensure no break. What do you guys think of the length? Too short?

 

[whorishconsumer]

The cotton on the denim army chino and the regular sports chino do stretch a lot over the course of a few wears. I wear a belt to manage this and to keep these worn high waisted. I also hemmed them short to ensure no break. What do you guys think of the length? Too short?

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Looks like a good length to me.

 

[Club Soda]

Button fly is one of the nicest things about them.

The cotton on the denim army chino and the regular sports chino do stretch a lot over the course of a few wears. I wear a belt to manage this and to keep these worn high waisted. I also hemmed them short to ensure no break. What do you guys think of the length? Too short?

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Not too short. Looking at your right leg you’ve got a slight quarter break going. Mine are almost an inch shorter. I plan on getting suede Aldens to give my shells a break too.

 

[ericgereghty]

REALLY hoping that stone linen suit gets snatched up quickly...I can't take the temptation

 

[Remy Fool]

Wrong topic sorry