Poly/Tech Trousers

I'm looking for a pair of relaxed trousers similar to the Universal Works Oxford Pant In Recycled Poly Tech (https://universalworks.co.uk/products/universal-works-oxford-pant-in-navy-recycled-poly-tech). I've seen them before in person and they are really nice - I just don't think I can justify the price tag. Essentially something relaxed in a synthetic material. Think parachute pants without the parachute shape or the drawstring at the hems. Here's a reference image from a similar trouser I have seen: -https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2b/b8/44/2bb84424f6b552fcc51dd98875bc2142.jpg I'm thinking the Stretch Shell Pant from Grammici? For reference I am in the U.S. and a size 32. Preferably would like something that came in Navy and a Khaki color. Thanks!
7 Replies
WieDelphine
WieDelphine•3mo ago
I think the oxford are way wider than the stretch shell ones as an fyi Whats the reason for wanting synthetic specifically? just in terms of suggesting options
mskor
mskor•3mo ago
Interesting - I had a pari of their regular oxfords years ago and don't remember them being that wide but this was several years back. In terms of syntethic, I just think the material is usually more flattering for my body type given the way it sits on my body - I am 6'2" and 150 lbs and have really skinny legs. For comparison, my favorite everyday pant I have been wearing are the Cookman Ripstop Chef Pants - they don't wrinkle, don't have that stiff 100% cotton feel as they are mostly synthetic, and are relaxed and roomy (I size up) to the point where it makes my legs look bigger than they are (which I want).
WieDelphine
WieDelphine•3mo ago
No I am I think actually totally mistaken looking at the measurements okay so its the drape?
BenAqui
BenAqui•3mo ago
Have you checked out Grammici? The Kurt Trouser from Wax London could work too. I would suggest trying out natural matierals as well in similar fits, it will open up more choices, just be aware that they will take a few wears to settle in the way you like them to fit. Uniqlo has good choices to consider and a good way to try out another material. For reference I'm 6' and 140 lanky dude here.
mskor
mskor•3mo ago
exactly - it's the overall drape Yea i own a couple pairs of Grammici's loose tapered pant...i just find that thick cotton material to be uncomfortable. It feels like i am wearing cardboard. It's also why i never was able to get behind the whole dickies/carhartt/carhatt wip craze. I might try Grammici's stretch shell pant, however.
BenAqui
BenAqui•3mo ago
Gotcha. Have you tried slacks? That maybe a good alternative too, Both roomie and lighter in wieght normally.