Umm...I need pants

gear02 · 10-24-2004, 09:34 PM

I'm not a fashion person. In fact, all I wear to work are kahkis or jeans and polo shirts. My shoes are either black slipon tennis shoes or white tennis shoes. When clients come I wear some good shoes, but I don't really like them because they're not comfortable.

Anyways, I realize today that I need new pants. I only have one or two pairs of Kahkis, and one is showing wear. What brands of kahkis do you guys wear and where do you get them? For some reason I don't want to spend like $50 on pants...

glagic · 10-24-2004, 09:47 PM

i wear dockers from mervyns. they had a sale a while back and i got some of their stain proof khakis for like $25

kimchicowboy · 10-24-2004, 10:06 PM

jcrew often has sales on their khakis and can go as low as $20.

dbax791 · 10-24-2004, 10:39 PM

I really don't care for dockers. For casual khaki's I really like the gap - or Hilfiger (but that is more expensive).

For shoes, I really like skechers. They look nicer than tennis shoes, but are just as comfortable and about the same price as sneakers.

Dress shoes suck.

ufcrusher · 10-24-2004, 11:47 PM

This might belong on the softer side but either way here goes.

I have Perry Ellis Portfolio slacks in a variety of colors and fabrics. They are extremely comfortable, can be warmer/cooler depending on the fabric choice, are machine washable, and not too expensive. (Range from $120 - $30, if you find them on sale). They are extremely durable and take a world of abuse.

Dockers generally suck in terms of durability and comfort.

Tommy Hilifinger -- Had 2 pairs, both were comfortable but both died a quick and unnatural death when the fabric in the crotch wore out. (The joke made by numerous people was that I must have some pair to wear out all these pants)

As for your shoe issue, if you can get away with those shoes, I guess thats ok. I alternate between a few pairs of Allen Edmonds, Kenneth Coles, Ecco's and even a dressy pair of sketchers. Then again, I also have some nice Docksiders which I could get away with if I wanted. All are extremely comfortable and that is always the key with shoes.

brainsmile · 10-25-2004, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufcrusher

This might belong on the softer side but either way here goes.

I have Perry Ellis Portfolio slacks in a variety of colors and fabrics. They are extremely comfortable, can be warmer/cooler depending on the fabric choice, are machine washable, and not too expensive. (Range from $120 - $30, if you find them on sale). They are extremely durable and take a world of abuse.

yup I wear those as well... they are great

p3rsian · 10-25-2004, 12:42 AM

diesel jeans for sure !!!
man they are worth evey dollar ..

armani exchange also has sime nice pants

donnar · 10-25-2004, 06:31 AM

Gap or Banana Republic both have decent pants at pretty good prices and for shoes I could go with Doc Martins the most comfortable shoe you will ever own

cheapie · 10-25-2004, 07:03 AM

agree w/uf. perry ellis are good.

the best for me have been the non-pleated haggar pants. they last a lot longer than dockers.

bachviet · 10-25-2004, 07:17 AM

Banana Republic or Gap khakis

gear02 · 10-25-2004, 07:20 AM

thanks for the tips!

Do you guys know of any online stores that are cheap?

bachviet · 10-25-2004, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gear02

thanks for the tips!

Do you guys know of any online stores that are cheap?

I usually shop at outlet stores and I haven't shopped for a long time though.

cheapie · 10-25-2004, 07:30 AM

gap khakis aren't wrinkle-free as far as i know. that's a major pain.

mcs328 · 10-25-2004, 07:38 AM

I like the Perry Ellis and Haggar wrinkle free dress pants. I've gotten the Dockers one and they suck...they fade really fast. I usually just get blank pants and maybe grey. I have a pair of Ecco shoes and they're ok.

blueindian · 10-25-2004, 07:59 AM

i wear banana republic khakies. i prefer wool pants though. . .they don't show wrinkles as much so i don't have to get them cleaned as often. generally speaking, when i have my pants cleaned it's because they are too wrinkled, not because they are dirty.

i used to like dockers, but now that they make them with the stain free stuff, they don't last as long.

for dress shoes i usually get steve maddens or rockports. they are both tennis-shoe comfortable.

ialsohaveadream · 10-25-2004, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by blueindian

for dress shoes i usually get steve maddens or rockports. they are both tennis-shoe comfortable.

Rockports are dressy yet comfy. As for khakis, I'll pick up whatever's on sale at BJ's or Costco. They always have khakis for like $20-$30, and it's big name brands, too...not that it matters.

BrewMaster · 10-25-2004, 08:37 AM

I like the Perry Ellis stuff too.

I am also a big fan of the Docker's Stain Defender. They are super comfortable and easy to iron. I bought some on sale at JC Penny for $20 each, but they are usually $50.

Remember, you can get most of the same name brands at JC Penny or Mervyn's that you can get at Macy's or Nordstrom. Unless its on sale I don't buy from the higher end stores because it is the same merchandise, just more expensive.

Merlin · 10-25-2004, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by p3rsian

diesel jeans for sure !!!
man they are worth evey dollar ..

I would avoid Diesel. Used to have a few pairs of their jeans and they fell apart. I expected more for the money - and they do cost a lot of money.

Nija · 10-25-2004, 12:45 PM

Dickies. You can get them with pleats, or flat-fronted which ever you prefer.

They last forever

sizemic1 · 10-25-2004, 02:05 PM

Get some Sears Tuffskins.

guiseppewv · 10-25-2004, 03:17 PM

I wear polo and nautica pants mainly. I usually try to get them on sale or at TJ Maxx or both. I think they hold a press better. Tommy, BR, dockers, haggar, etc... are decent and I own at least a pair of each of them but they don't hold a press as well as the polo and nautica. The polo and nautica pants just look more crisp and freshly pressed for longer. They are a little heavier weighted which I think helps to hold a press. I am not talking about the polo golf pants (poplin) but the hammond, andrew, etc... pants.

cheapchinese · 10-25-2004, 08:07 PM

Go Ross
They're only good until you fit in them

as for me.. i tried others.. Gap Fits me better

attgig · 10-25-2004, 08:30 PM

go to marshalls.
everything there is really cheap.

Bires · 10-25-2004, 09:21 PM

OLD NAVY!

$15 on sale, baby!

gear02 · 10-25-2004, 10:39 PM

You know what my problem is? I think $30 for pants is TOO expensive. I guess I don't like spending a lot of money on clothes...excluding my suit and my jerseys (which I don't wear, only collect) I think all my clothes are worth less than $150...

Yet, I spend $50 on video games...hah...

Grubbie · 10-25-2004, 10:55 PM

if you have money to spend or find the right pants on sale at banana republic, they are realllll nice. I hace a couple pairs of wool pants for winter time, and man they are real nice. If I am looking for slacks, i look at the perry ellis and BR and jcrew and dockers.

guiseppewv · 10-26-2004, 03:24 PM

I bought some nice BR pants today. They are heavier than the gavin pants that I got there this summer so they should hold a press very well. They were $35.

guiseppewv · 10-28-2004, 11:07 AM

Pants are now in the softer side of G|A?

This wasn't a thread about under-pants was it?

gear02 · 10-28-2004, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guiseppewv

Pants are now in the softer side of G|A?

This wasn't a thread about under-pants was it?

I'm pretty sure I wasn't talking about underpants...considering I was looking for stuff to wear to work... ;D

~~Cantacuzene~~ · 10-28-2004, 11:39 AM

I wear slacks rather than kahkis to work since they are more dressy. I like Perry Ellis, Hilfiger, DKNY etc. You should be able to find big name labels at TJ Maxx on the super cheap.

If you have to stick with kahkis I usually buy Gap, since they are comfortable and usually pretty cheap. Whatever you do, don't buy pleated kahkis.

10-24-2004, 09:34 PM	#1
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	Umm...I need pants I'm not a fashion person. In fact, all I wear to work are kahkis or jeans and polo shirts. My shoes are either black slipon tennis shoes or white tennis shoes. When clients come I wear some good shoes, but I don't really like them because they're not comfortable. Anyways, I realize today that I need new pants. I only have one or two pairs of Kahkis, and one is showing wear. What brands of kahkis do you guys wear and where do you get them? For some reason I don't want to spend like $50 on pants...

10-24-2004, 10:06 PM	#3
kimchicowboy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: in the middle of the pacific ocean Posts: 5,344	jcrew often has sales on their khakis and can go as low as $20. __________________ "I pick my nose too but never eat it." - bachviet, 3/30/04 if anyone wants to go scuba diving in oahu or wants to learn who to scuba dive in oahu, PM me.

10-24-2004, 11:47 PM	#5
ufcrusher Admiral Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Boca Raton, FL: By way of: Poway, CA; Gainesville, Fl; Penn Valley, Pa. Posts: 5,680	This might belong on the softer side but either way here goes. I have Perry Ellis Portfolio slacks in a variety of colors and fabrics. They are extremely comfortable, can be warmer/cooler depending on the fabric choice, are machine washable, and not too expensive. (Range from $120 - $30, if you find them on sale). They are extremely durable and take a world of abuse. Dockers generally suck in terms of durability and comfort. Tommy Hilifinger -- Had 2 pairs, both were comfortable but both died a quick and unnatural death when the fabric in the crotch wore out. (The joke made by numerous people was that I must have some pair to wear out all these pants) As for your shoe issue, if you can get away with those shoes, I guess thats ok. I alternate between a few pairs of Allen Edmonds, Kenneth Coles, Ecco's and even a dressy pair of sketchers. Then again, I also have some nice Docksiders which I could get away with if I wanted. All are extremely comfortable and that is always the key with shoes. __________________ Welcome my son, welcome to the machine...Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been....

10-25-2004, 07:03 AM	#9
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	agree w/uf. perry ellis are good. the best for me have been the non-pleated haggar pants. they last a lot longer than dockers. __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders

10-25-2004, 07:17 AM	#10
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10-24-2004, 09:47 PM	#2
glagic Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: UC Irvine Posts: 799	i wear dockers from mervyns. they had a sale a while back and i got some of their stain proof khakis for like $25

10-24-2004, 10:39 PM	#4
dbax791 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,177	I really don't care for dockers. For casual khaki's I really like the gap - or Hilfiger (but that is more expensive). For shoes, I really like skechers. They look nicer than tennis shoes, but are just as comfortable and about the same price as sneakers. Dress shoes suck.

10-25-2004, 12:42 AM	#7
p3rsian Commander Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,142	diesel jeans for sure !!! man they are worth evey dollar .. armani exchange also has sime nice pants

10-25-2004, 06:31 AM	#8
donnar Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 428	Gap or Banana Republic both have decent pants at pretty good prices and for shoes I could go with Doc Martins the most comfortable shoe you will ever own

10-25-2004, 07:20 AM	#11
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	thanks for the tips! Do you guys know of any online stores that are cheap?

10-25-2004, 07:30 AM	#13
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	gap khakis aren't wrinkle-free as far as i know. that's a major pain.

10-25-2004, 07:38 AM	#14
mcs328 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,578	I like the Perry Ellis and Haggar wrinkle free dress pants. I've gotten the Dockers one and they suck...they fade really fast. I usually just get blank pants and maybe grey. I have a pair of Ecco shoes and they're ok. __________________

10-25-2004, 07:59 AM	#15
blueindian Vice Admiral Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: down in the ghetto Posts: 4,142	i wear banana republic khakies. i prefer wool pants though. . .they don't show wrinkles as much so i don't have to get them cleaned as often. generally speaking, when i have my pants cleaned it's because they are too wrinkled, not because they are dirty. i used to like dockers, but now that they make them with the stain free stuff, they don't last as long. for dress shoes i usually get steve maddens or rockports. they are both tennis-shoe comfortable. __________________ yeah, pretty much we missed the boat on that one. but it's still here. get you some.

10-25-2004, 08:37 AM	#17
BrewMaster Ruler-Of-All-Things-Beer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,249	I like the Perry Ellis stuff too. I am also a big fan of the Docker's Stain Defender. They are super comfortable and easy to iron. I bought some on sale at JC Penny for $20 each, but they are usually $50. Remember, you can get most of the same name brands at JC Penny or Mervyn's that you can get at Macy's or Nordstrom. Unless its on sale I don't buy from the higher end stores because it is the same merchandise, just more expensive. __________________ respect beer.

10-25-2004, 12:45 PM	#19
Nija Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2001 Location: City of The Dead Posts: 13,552	Dickies. You can get them with pleats, or flat-fronted which ever you prefer. They last forever __________________ "Nija is the dark soul of gotapex. We don't like to talk about him." - LPMiller

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10-25-2004, 02:05 PM	#20
sizemic1 Owww, I feel good! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Beautiful Temecula CA Posts: 2,002	Get some Sears Tuffskins. __________________ [___] (O lllllll O) []==O=[]

10-25-2004, 03:17 PM	#21
guiseppewv Admiral Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East coast Posts: 7,116	I wear polo and nautica pants mainly. I usually try to get them on sale or at TJ Maxx or both. I think they hold a press better. Tommy, BR, dockers, haggar, etc... are decent and I own at least a pair of each of them but they don't hold a press as well as the polo and nautica. The polo and nautica pants just look more crisp and freshly pressed for longer. They are a little heavier weighted which I think helps to hold a press. I am not talking about the polo golf pants (poplin) but the hammond, andrew, etc... pants.

10-25-2004, 08:07 PM	#22
cheapchinese I love free! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LA, California Posts: 2,998	Go Ross They're only good until you fit in them as for me.. i tried others.. Gap Fits me better

10-25-2004, 08:30 PM	#23
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	go to marshalls. everything there is really cheap. __________________

10-25-2004, 09:21 PM	#24
Bires Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,064	OLD NAVY! $15 on sale, baby! __________________ Five years...

10-25-2004, 10:39 PM	#25
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	You know what my problem is? I think $30 for pants is TOO expensive. I guess I don't like spending a lot of money on clothes...excluding my suit and my jerseys (which I don't wear, only collect) I think all my clothes are worth less than $150... Yet, I spend $50 on video games...hah...

10-25-2004, 10:55 PM	#26
Grubbie Captain Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Redmond Posts: 1,596	if you have money to spend or find the right pants on sale at banana republic, they are realllll nice. I hace a couple pairs of wool pants for winter time, and man they are real nice. If I am looking for slacks, i look at the perry ellis and BR and jcrew and dockers.

10-26-2004, 03:24 PM	#27
guiseppewv Admiral Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East coast Posts: 7,116	I bought some nice BR pants today. They are heavier than the gavin pants that I got there this summer so they should hold a press very well. They were $35.

10-28-2004, 11:07 AM	#28
guiseppewv Admiral Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East coast Posts: 7,116	Pants are now in the softer side of G\|A? This wasn't a thread about under-pants was it?

10-28-2004, 11:39 AM	#30
~~Cantacuzene~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 8,700	I wear slacks rather than kahkis to work since they are more dressy. I like Perry Ellis, Hilfiger, DKNY etc. You should be able to find big name labels at TJ Maxx on the super cheap. If you have to stick with kahkis I usually buy Gap, since they are comfortable and usually pretty cheap. Whatever you do, don't buy pleated kahkis.

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