where to find light grey trousers like these
Hey folks— trying to put together some blazer/trouser pairings like these and having a hard time finding them.
I like to shop vintage if I can on eBay or Etsy but I am just coming up with zero there and very little when I search on google for regular retail!
It looks like these are probably a wool blend or flannel perhaps? Any leads? Thanks for any help you can provide!
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budget / location?
Hmm trying to get the lay of the land and the right brands/search terms to try and pick up used… but I could probably go up to 250 on this
in US
J.Crew
Bowery dress pant in wool blend
Shop for the Bowery dress pant in wool blend for men. Find the best selection of men mens-categories-clothing-pants-and-chinos-suiting-pants available in-stores and on line.
I have these from J Crew and they’re great
Thanks! They look a little dark in the first few pictures but quite a bit lighter in the video. I’m def looking for something lighter to contrast with my dark blazers. How do they look irl?
They definitely a little darker than the ones in the picture you showed but not by too much
These need to be dry cleaned but maybe this will help? Idk lol
They look like wool flannel to me. Walker Slater makes some pants like that. I know Polo and Brooks Brothers make them too but I'd recommend buying on eBay (just search "wool flannel" in the pants category) rather than directly from those brands
I’ll save a search with those brands. Appreciate the lead
Gray wool flannel trousers are thick on the ground. (The second pair look beige to me, though.) eBay is full of them, usually for cheap. I paid like $25 for some lovely Canali trousers.
Yeah I’m finding oodles of dark gray but really struggling to find my size (32-33x31-32) in a lighter color. Agreed the other pair look like a warmer tone- potentially beige
Ballin makes nice dress slacks. Could find them secondhand or new full price is $200 at the shop I asked. I bought a pair of gabardine slacks from them for $110. Want to look more into their flannel fabric options
Would recommend setting a search alert if you're patient, they pop up frequently
They have two traditional cuts (8.5"-9" leg opening) that I like
Super cool. Hadn’t heard of them before
Oh yeah patience and eBay search alerts is how I assemble most of my wardrobe these days!
Yah that waist size is much easier to find on eBay than mine. Don't be afraid to get long/unfinished pants hemmed of course
My tailor is a lifeline for an eBay bound like me!
Yah and I think they may make the made in Canada trousers for j press and O'Connells as well
Remnants of what was once a big menswear industry...
That makes a lot of sense with the pics I’m seeing! Interesting
Thought I saw on eBay vintage pants with their name made for big department stores, wish that was still common. I did see made in Canada pants for saks on fifth in solids cuts (can find them in the outlet store)
Look into hickey freeman, h freeman and Coppley on eBay too
Another brand: Corbin
Could be a winner here… a tad big in the waist (IT size) but shouldn’t be too far off to take in
Berg & Berg is too tapered for my tastes tho they are nice and inline with your inspo photos I think
Oh good to know. I do favor a straighter leg these days— just was tough to find both fit and color in one
Oh wait actually they aren't as tapered as I thought, disregard. Esp. for larger sizes than mine
Berg & Berg
Antonio Cotton Trousers - Cream
Demonstrating the continued relevance of classic tailoring in today's world, our Antonio trousers are refined and urbane. Expertly crafted from English cotton twill, the Antonio trousers have a graceful silhouette that flatters all body types. A high rise and double reverse pleats visually extend the legs, while a stra
Size 50 is an 8.7" leg opening and the rise is great
Oooooo that looks good
Tho try and doublecheck the eBay listing is the same measurements as the new ones
Berg & Berg
Antonio Flannel Trousers - Air Force Blue
Demonstrating the continued relevance of classic tailoring in today's world, our Antonio trousers are refined and urbane. Expertly made in Italy, and crafted from a substantial English flannel cloth, the Antonio trousers have a graceful silhouette that flatters all body types. A high rise and double reverse pleats visu
Flannel model (slightly diff measurements). The fabric on this one is excellent too, heavier English flannel
Whelp I talked a lot of shit about my patience in this thread but at $75 for this fit and brand I think I’m gonna pull the trigger. Thank you so much for talking through Benj!!
Looks right btw! Same Antonio cut
You're welcome! Don't forget to check all the written and photo details and keep in mind the return policy. Also make sure the waist isn't too big to take in (can safely be taken in 1" or 2" total circumference from what I've read if it hasn't been taken in already)
And make an offer or add them to watch list to get a discount if you can lol
I'm jealous lol, those should be perfect pants. Post pics when they come in 🙂
Btw small menswear stores can have nice wool slacks laying around from the brands I mentioned albeit not as cheap as eBay. I got a pair of grey herringbone h freeman slacks I'm picking up next week that were $90 in a high rise, full cut (tho no grey or brown flannels in my size 🥲)
Btw last thing: this guy's obsession with bespoke tailoring is mildly annoying but his guides on fabrics/colors is super useful. Here's one for pants: https://www.permanentstyle.com/2022/03/if-you-only-had-five-smart-trousers.html
Permanent Style
If you only had five (smart) trousers
Of all the articles I’ve written in our Wardrobe Building series, this might be the hardest. Even if we’re just looking at smart trousers, the pairs that suit somebody will vary hugely with lifestyle and with taste. A pair of whipcords is probably smarter than a pair of flannels,...
@Benjiara they’re here they’re here!
Awesome!!