Datona23 Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 (edited) Hello, Have not posted on here in a long while. I am still trying to find some good trousers that fit the look, on top of the ones I already have. I have some pure linen pleated ones, which were quite expensive, but look quite smart and not as baggy and relaxed as the trousers that make the look casual. One option I seem to see across the internet, for both the US and UK I presume, are these really relaxed and quite cheap trousers. The link below is a prime example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114684713549?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&var=414845410290 They often come with drawstrings, which will not do, however there are some that do not. They are polyester or cotton, or a mix of both, however because they are so thin, they do not look like the typical no-go blend trousers. They are not pleated and are thin.. making it look much more casual and comfy. Same below: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vinatge-Mens-Linen-Cotton-Trousers-Beach-Holiday-Cool-Hippy-Pants-Pajamas-Pants/203271633781?var=503629168267&hash=item2f53eefb75:g:NSYAAOSwuvBgH9Rm I have also seen these types of cheap, relaxed lightweight trousers called 'joggers' now at H&M etc. The link below shows a cream example, that could go with the look: https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0884398002.html Does anyone here have experience of wearing these types of cheaper, thin, 'lightweight' trousers and are they any good? It is just very hard to find lightweight trousers, without drawstrings, that are not 'skinny fit' or 'slim fit' as most brands have them. Regards. Edited March 7, 2021 by Datona23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lit Up Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Hey man, at the price they're asking, just buy one and try! You can't go wrong with £10 trousers, just remember that they're probably cheap shite from China and won't last you more than a couple of weeks. But you don't lose much financially from the purchase. Remember that Crockett isn't wearing these cheap drawstring yoga pants, he's wearing white pleated linen trousers. If you find something like that in the UK, do share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDurden389 Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 I have 2 pairs of pants by Travis Mathews that *I think* are golf pants. They are very lightweight, do not wrinkle and are the most comfortable pants I have ever worn. They're made of mostly polyester with a bit of spandex, but they have a straight-fit cut, so they're not tight. I got them used online for $25 each, but they're probably a lot more brand new (I get my clothes cheap, used, online mostly due to my short stature and simply can't find things in my size in typical dept. stores unless I wanna get them hemmed, which I typically avoid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, TylerDurden389 said: I have 2 pairs of pants by Travis Mathews that *I think* are golf pants. They are very lightweight, do not wrinkle and are the most comfortable pants I have ever worn. They're made of mostly polyester with a bit of spandex, but they have a straight-fit cut, so they're not tight. I got them used online for $25 each, but they're probably a lot more brand new (I get my clothes cheap, used, online mostly due to my short stature and simply can't find things in my size in typical dept. stores unless I wanna get them hemmed, which I typically avoid). I’ve also heard of this brand and think I have seen them in Sears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datona23 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 7 hours ago, Lit Up said: Hey man, at the price they're asking, just buy one and try! You can't go wrong with £10 trousers, just remember that they're probably cheap shite from China and won't last you more than a couple of weeks. But you don't lose much financially from the purchase. Remember that Crockett isn't wearing these cheap drawstring yoga pants, he's wearing white pleated linen trousers. If you find something like that in the UK, do share! Yes, it is worth a punt I guess. In terms of look and price, M and S miracle fit trousers (regular fit) are fully linen, lightweight and not drawstring. Also pleated. I own a few pairs, however they do not do any in white or khaki/cream. It is hard to find any anywhere else that are not super slim fit. If you own any decent trousers, where did you get them from? Is linen blend alright do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datona23 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, TylerDurden389 said: I have 2 pairs of pants by Travis Mathews that *I think* are golf pants. They are very lightweight, do not wrinkle and are the most comfortable pants I have ever worn. They're made of mostly polyester with a bit of spandex, but they have a straight-fit cut, so they're not tight. I got them used online for $25 each, but they're probably a lot more brand new (I get my clothes cheap, used, online mostly due to my short stature and simply can't find things in my size in typical dept. stores unless I wanna get them hemmed, which I typically avoid). In the UK, given I would not be searching for linen trousers, what would loose fitting cotton/polyester Vice like trousers come under? How would you search for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datona23 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 I can see some linen and viscose blend trousers... viscose is quite thin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IA-SteveB Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) The best ones I have found are at Kohl’s. Marc Anthony linen pants. https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3936770/mens-marc-anthony-elastic-back-linen-blend-pants.jsp?color=White&prdPV=15 Edited March 10, 2021 by IA-SteveB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lit Up Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 5:05 PM, Datona23 said: In the UK, given I would not be searching for linen trousers, what would loose fitting cotton/polyester Vice like trousers come under? How would you search for them. I wish I could help you man. As a fellow UK crockett I'd love a solution. I've seen lots of things online which come close but not quite. I wear white uniqlo stretch jeans but these are slim fit and not vice trousers. However they can be used when borrowing the colour palette of vice if not the actual fits. Try these and see how you get on. They're not linen though https://shop.julianhainesbowls.uk/henselite-mens-trousers-grey-white-p-251.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lit Up Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/10/2021 at 4:38 AM, IA-SteveB said: The best ones I have found are at Kohl’s. Marc Anthony linen pants. https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3936770/mens-marc-anthony-elastic-back-linen-blend-pants.jsp?color=White&prdPV=15 Unfortunately we cannot get many American brands in the UK/Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lit Up Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 5:05 PM, Datona23 said: In the UK, given I would not be searching for linen trousers, what would loose fitting cotton/polyester Vice like trousers come under? How would you search for them. There's nothing wrong with linen trousers. Here's another option, but a bit on the expensive side for what will certainly be Chinese made. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gurkha-Pants-White-Linen-Mens-Casual-Pleated-High-Adjustable-Waist-Trousers-/224012330103 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1996 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Lit Up said: There's nothing wrong with linen trousers. Here's another option, but a bit on the expensive side for what will certainly be Chinese made. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gurkha-Pants-White-Linen-Mens-Casual-Pleated-High-Adjustable-Waist-Trousers-/224012330103 These aren't bad, I prefer a narrow legged style. Bit expensive though....and linen creases horribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lit Up Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 On 3/25/2021 at 12:55 PM, wolfie1996 said: linen creases horribly Did you know that this is what everybody in the 80s wanted? Ralph Lauren used to put "guaranteed to wrinkle" on their linen menswear just in case you were in any doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1996 Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lit Up said: Did you know that this is what everybody in the 80s wanted? Ralph Lauren used to put "guaranteed to wrinkle" on their linen menswear just in case you were in any doubt. Did they really? Personally I wouldn't like to look like I slept on a park bench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datona23 Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 Thanks for the suggestions. I will take a look at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lit Up Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Here's another option of nice trousers in a vicey-colour. Pair with tshirt instead of shirt and you might be looking 80s. https://simonjamescathcart.com/collections/chinos/products/jade-king-cole-trousers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartsutton Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 On 4/7/2021 at 4:25 PM, Lit Up said: Here's another option of nice trousers in a vicey-colour from vlone clothing shop. Pair with tshirt instead of shirt and you might be looking 80s. https://simonjamescathcart.com/collections/chinos/products/jade-king-cole-trousers I am a big fan of trousers like these. Yeah this is a nice option for trousers especially the colors are really coo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 Have your tailor get rid of the cuffs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lit Up Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 Or just buy in a shorter length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDurden389 Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 I've bought 4 pairs of INC (International Concepts) regular fit dress pants that are made of linen. White, 2 in tan/beige or off white, and light/medium blue. They run very wide and long (I've had to have them all hemmed) but they are hands down, no contest, the MOST comfortable dress pants I've ever worn. Found them all on sites like poshmark and Mercari for probably no more than $30 brand new with tags each (add another $12 for the hemming). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Veres Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 On 3/25/2021 at 5:30 AM, Lit Up said: There's nothing wrong with linen trousers. Here's another option, but a bit on the expensive side for what will certainly be Chinese made. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gurkha-Pants-White-Linen-Mens-Casual-Pleated-High-Adjustable-Waist-Trousers-/224012330103 I think linen Gurkha style is the best shot here, though I cannot be 100% sure what @Datona23 originally meant by "fit the look", but guessing Miami Vice look? @wolfie1996 they don't have to crease that much. I bought two pairs of linen trousers and they are fine, maybe depends on the fabric quality/sourcing. One pair I got has the waist fastening part like this: https://www.ralphlauren.co.uk/en/glen-plaid-linen-suit-trouser-3616531057894.html And the other is a proper gurkha, like this https://suitsupply.com/en-af/men/trousers/light-grey-gurkha-braddon-trousers/B1226A.html I bought both at Suit Supply, which is a chain in the US, sorry I don't know the UK market. They were $200 each which might be pricey... but the store also tailors them to you, they are very comfortable, and the high quality should last for a long time. You can go for a younger look with fewer pleats, e.g. just 1, or for a more classical style baggier on top can go with 3 pleats. Appreciate the question as it had been a conundrum to me for a while as well. I think I figured it out with the above, but hesitate to buy more because of the price and unsure which other color to get! (my two pairs are white/cream color). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangrel Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Marks and Spencer have some decent linen trousers for sale right now, I just bought 2 pairs on my recent visit there, according to the feedback it said that they fit a little on the small side so I ordered 1 size up and they fit like they were made to measure for me. If you are in the UK the next day delivery service is great. If you are in the EU they can ship from Spain so there is no duty or customs delays. Search results for "linen trousers" (marksandspencer.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lit Up Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Marks and Spencer don't do wide leg trousers, so what's the point? Gurkha style is not what Crockett wore. Come on lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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