I've worn jeans, solid color dress pants and chinos my whole life. Introduce me to some patterns?

Can I get a primer on pants with patterns? Nothing too crazy...are there "timeless" patterns? Happy to accept store recommendations popular and obscure, $0 - ~$200
8 Replies
zeometer
zeometer10mo ago
plaid is a classic, either a windowpane or glen plaid - j.crew, sale todd snyder, and ebay pinstripe and (subtle) stripes can work, moreso as part of a suit - same brands as above, sometimes banana republic too
Benji
Benji10mo ago
I'm not sure if it counts as a pattern but herringbone to me is easiest to wear Also my problem with j crew and Todd Snyder dress slacks is that they are very tapered
zeometer
zeometer10mo ago
i was gonna say herringbone and other textures are an option - tweed, cords, flannel
Benji
Benji10mo ago
I'd take a look at polo Ralph Lauren patterned wool slacks on eBay at least for some inspo Some real interesting slacks out there
zeometer
zeometer10mo ago
most of the traditional 'ivy' brands - polo ralph lauren, brooks brothers, spier and mackay, etc - will also have good offering but you may have to go secondhand
dothario 🏴
dothario 🏴10mo ago
Herringbone! TY...that will work really well for me
Benji
Benji10mo ago
I'll send you a close up pic of my herringbone wool h freeman slacks!
Bigelow
Bigelow10mo ago
@dothario 🏴 Benji has good advice that herringbone is a good pattern to wear, because it's subtle and offers interesting texture. Similar textures to look for in odd trousers include flannels, donegals, and slubby linens. IMO Glen checks/plaids, other plaids, and windowpane patterns don't make great odd trousers because they can look like pajamas in casual outfits, or, if worn with sport coats can make you look like one of those #menswear influences from 2012
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