Mid-to-high end chinos and OCBDs?
After years of WFH, wearing out some of my old classics (MiUSA Brooks Brothers OCBDs), and growing out of others (slim fit Epaulet chinos), I'm likely going to refresh the basics I've neglected for a while - specifically, chinos and OCBDs.
What are my options these days?
For chinos, I already have a pair of dressy chino slacks from the Armoury, so I'm mainly looking at options on the office-appropriate spectrum of business casual to workwear. I'm looking for slim/straight more than slim or wide leg, and I want a decent rise. My Epaulet rivet chinos from ~10years ago are not comfortable these days.
So far, I'm considering
For OCBDs, I'm bummed Brooks Brothers shut down the NC shirting factory. It seems like the most comparable option these days (quality and price-wise) is the Kamakura Vintage Ivy line?
What are my options these days?
For chinos, I already have a pair of dressy chino slacks from the Armoury, so I'm mainly looking at options on the office-appropriate spectrum of business casual to workwear. I'm looking for slim/straight more than slim or wide leg, and I want a decent rise. My Epaulet rivet chinos from ~10years ago are not comfortable these days.
So far, I'm considering
- Left Field duck canvas
- Burgus 401
- Buzz Rickson "slimmer fit" US army chinos
- Freenote looks really nice, of course, but I think they're a bit spendy
For OCBDs, I'm bummed Brooks Brothers shut down the NC shirting factory. It seems like the most comparable option these days (quality and price-wise) is the Kamakura Vintage Ivy line?
