I'm beginning a new job in a corporate finance environment as opposed to the entrepreneurial one I've been in the for the past few years. Anyone have advice for a place to get good, slim fit slacks even for a larger body type (5'8" 185 LBs - muscular legs, chest/arms/back with some slight belly fat). Any suggestions on places to buy slacks or business casual appropriate pants that have somewhat of a tapered leg and fit well on loafers as opposed to ballooning at the bottom?
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lululemon has some slack like pants, they are the key to bus casual/ultimate relaxation. You can find some decent wool slacks from places like express, dockers, Charles Tyr, etc...
Bonobos...
banana
I can't believe I'm asking this, but are you aware that tailors are very easily able to taper pant legs?
Buy pants that fit in your waist and thighs, then have them tapered later.
I'm aware, although I have yet to actually have it done on a pair of slacks. I figured it would make the most sense to see if there is a suitable alternative to that before having them torn apart and sewn back together.
Bonobos. Just released a new line which is more tapered below the knee.
Bonobos - Weekday Warriors.
Appreciate the feedback guys, guess I will have to check out the new Bonobos line.
yeah bonobos and banana republic. banana on 40% off days
How can you fit into slim pants with muscular legs? I struggle with it, even custom/mtm pants are tough. Pleats work well but are hideous
Buy full suits, wear just the pants. You now have a jacket to match if ever needed.
Oh man. That is the quickest way to get your suit messed up. If you aren't wearing them together the material will wear unevenly. It might be okay to do this sparingly, but OP needs to buy dedicated slacks if this will be an ongoing exercise.
If you have muscular legs, you'll want pleated. Why do you want slim fit if you have muscular legs? Try Haggar slacks. They are breathable and have a forgiving extendable waistband.
Where do you guys buy slacks? (Originally Posted: 04/21/2013)
My office is fairly laid-back and we're business casual...haven't ever seen anyone wear a suit or even a tie.
That said, I don't know where the hell to buy slacks. I have two tailored suits and I wear the pants from those, but I need 2 more pairs of slacks that fit "normal" people sizes. If I go to the department store, everything seems to fit someone who is on the 15K calorie diet.
Brooks Brothers fit too wide, J-Crew is too casual, and those are really the only two brands I've tried.
Need some good, well-fitting wool slacks...thoughts?
I agree it's harder than it should be -- Nordstrom has nothing really, Brooks Brothers is pathetic, even the Dockers store is slim pickings. Really it depends on your cut. If you're young and athletic with a waist size
I agree with Banana Republic, a lot of my pants are from there, and I'm the kind of bro that likes to have decent apparel but not spend a ton of benjamins. They have pretty good deals from time to time. It has the added benefit of having a monkey reference within its brand name.
I buy the Hugo Boss Black label flat front slacks from Nordstrom and like them. They run about ~$200 and Nordstrom tailors them to fit you for free.
IMO, Banana is pretty good, but you need to have a pretty slim figure. The issue I have with their pants is the thigh size. I've heard Bonobos is pretty good.
BR pants are pretty cool. Bonobos are in the "too casual" category with J. Crew IMO.
Check it: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=73587&vid=1&pid=323…
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=73587&vid=1&pid=904…
Then there's always the Indo: http://www.indochino.com/product/Ultimate%20Gray%20Suit-Pants
Thanks bros. Several Banana suggestions mean I'll be paying them a visit next weekend.
Now who wants to take bets that the brick and mortar Banana store has nothing under 36 waist?
Under? Try over. BR, Express, all of those shitty mall stores have nothing above a 34. They are for skinny emos.
I am a 33/32 and they had a bunch of stuff that had those measurements. Their slim fit non iron shirts are pretty decent.
Banana Republic & Bonobos
Nothing wrong with JCrew.
I've personally never understood why anyone would shop at Banana Republic... just seems overpriced.
Also don't see how J. Crew is too casual. They have slacks and shit and they are good imo. The ones I am thinking of run like $120. I'd rather pay $5 or $10 more to have pants that were made with italian wool and shit than almost the same price for some Gap pants. Always found Banana to be of questionable quality, esp at that price.
I've recently bought a few pairs from Jo Banks and like them.
+1 to jos a bank. The quality is enough and with the constant deals you can get them for a pretty good price
Epaulet trousers are fan-freaking-tastic: http://epauletnewyork.com/collections/trousers-chinos/Walt-Trousers-Wool
For anyone that's paying 100 clams for BR pants...you're doing something wrong.
Also I have a 32/33 waist and I thought I that was too much...is that seriously considered slim...how fat are people these days
I like to stop in at Burlington Coat Factory from time to time to see what they have as far as pants go, I can normally get a $100 pair of pants for less than $30 or $40.
Zara. Not super skinny but not baggy/loose either
Banana had a pretty insane sale going on yesterday -- picked up two pairs of slacks, one polo shirt and one dress shirt for a hair over $100!!!
That's pretty solid. Just goes to show that it's possible to have decent clothes and not spend thousands of dollars.
BR has what's considered "vanity sizing" meaning 32 waist is probably more for someone who's true waist size is 34. J Crew is the same way but not as bad.
I have no personal experience with them yet (just ordered my first couple pair), but I've read that indochino.com creates decent custom pants. I think they guarantee to get them to you within 4 weeks and they run ~$130 a pair.
Slacks are pain. Bonobos fit me really well but the materials quality varies widely. For instance, I have a great pair of cotton khakis that have worn incredibly well but when I went back to buy another one they showed my pants with much thinner material. My favorite pair of dress pants are hickey by Hickey Freeman (their slimmer line), that I got off of Gilt a few years ago.
If you've been working in finance for a few years, why not try going bespoke? I have two pairs of slacks from Tom James that fit me perfectly (slim but not too slim, just the right length). You can reach out to them and they'll come fit you at your office. Plus the price point is below the non-tailored Italian brands referenced above. Definitely worth the money IMO.
http://www.tomjames.com/
What do pants run? I'm going to schedule them at the end of May for two suits.
try suitsupply.com- they have a store in soho thats cool and pants are ~150. They are slimmer fit (and they accommodate muscular thighs) and are made of super 120s wool
1st Year Analyst Wardrobe - Slacks (Originally Posted: 12/20/2012)
Hey all. I'll be a 1st year analyst next year in SF and was wondering what are appropriate slacks to wear in terms of color. Is it ok to wear black slacks? Thanks.
No.
Charcoal, navy, mid gray, medium blue, and each of those colors in various patterns (herringbone, windowpane, etc.).
orange
You'd be fine with black slacks (though not preferred) and they are a lot less noticeable compared to a black suit. Though black pants a white shirt make you look like a waiter
Don't do it. ^ Haha, the waiter comment is true.
Yes, of course you can wear black slacks...Unless you are wearing pants in weird patterns or colors no one will notice or care...and that is the point. And yes, as a general rule of thumb don't wear a white shirt unless you wear a tie, but again it really doesn't matter.
~$100 slacks (Originally Posted: 03/25/2011)
Gents,
Any recommendations on a pair of quality slacks that runs around $100? Ideally they would be of a slimmer cut and feel a lot more like suit pants than the boxy-RL ones I'm wearing. I am intruiged by bonobos, but their prices are a litte off-putting. Thanks.
-WN
I have a pair of bonobos and plan on buying another. Definitely on the slimmer side of things, but nothing out of line or euro-looking.
I'm wearing for the first time one of two pairs of Brooks Brothers slacks I just purchased. They are about $150, but I think you can get 2 pairs for around $210 (mine were less with corporate discount). I got the Madison fit, which in the plain front was definitely not loose or boxy, and the Regent fit is a little slimmer (they were out of Regent in my size, but in hindsight, I don't think I would have gone slimmer than the ones I got). I'm really pleased with them so far.
Brooks Brothers has 2 for $199 right now. Pretty good deal
I end up getting Kenneth Cole Reaction ones from Macy's. Sometimes they go down to $25-$30 on sale, which is a real good value for the comfort and the looks. Sample: http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=540023&CategoryID=89
Banana republic has nice slacks for 100, but wait for a sale. I used to wear my suit pants a lot, but took them out of rotation and got dedicated biz casual slacks.
+1 on the Banana Republic
I like the Alfani Red Label suit pants too, they are a slimmer cut (that macy shit son!)
Ballin makes good slacks. Sometimes you can find them at a Last Call or Off 5th for $100. Usually they run $175
Ted Baker has nice tailored fit slacks, though I'd wait for a sale.
Buy some Mabitex/Incotex at Daffy's. Check out Howard Yount too.
I used to wear brooks pants, but they were too baggy, then i moved to hugo boss, a bit more pricier but better fit.... but i didnt want to pay over $100 for pants.... now i get some wool slacks from zara or uniqlo.... its actually not bad and the fit is good... it runs $50-$100
You can find gread deals at Saks off 5th or Bloomingdales outlets
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