mfad•13mo ago

What is your opinion on these cargo trousers? (picture attached)

They are by Polo Ralph Lauren. I just want to know if these are in trend or do they make you look stupid?

Sorry, just realised those are quite bad-quality images.

Here is a link directly to the product:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326136418355?_ul=GB&campid=5339075985&mkcid=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&rb_itemId=326136418355&rb_pgeo=GB&toolid=10044&var=0&ff=11&gQT=1

eBay

Polo Ralph Lauren Beachcomber Relaxed Fit Cargo Pants - L - Washed ...

Upgrade your casual style with Polo Ralph Lauren's Beachcomber Relaxed Fit Cargo Pants in washed navy. Perfect for any laid-back occasion. Get yours now and embrace effortless cool! Relaxed fit that sits at the waist and is relaxed through the leg.

Infinite CuriosityOP•12/15/24, 1:38 PM

here is a man wearing them:

chopper•12/15/24, 1:59 PM

I'm assuming you're in the UK, in which case these are in my opinion better looking and a ton cheaper:

https://goarmy.co.uk/products/royal-navy-blue-pcs-combat-trousers?

Goarmy

Royal Navy Blue PCS Combat Trousers

These durable Royal Navy PCS Combat Trousers, originally from military surplus, are flame-resistant and perfect combat work trousers. Designed to be both lightweight and breathable, these trousers feature a pair of waist pockets and two sizable, slanted cargo pockets on the legs, each secured with a button and covered by a storm flap for extra ...

Walmart the Conqueror•12/15/24, 2:00 PM

Do you like the pants?

Cchopper I'm assuming you're in the UK, in which case these are in my opinion better look...

Spuck•12/15/24, 2:01 PM

I have and love these particular pants

Cchopper I'm assuming you're in the UK, in which case these are in my opinion better look...

Infinite CuriosityOP•12/15/24, 2:07 PM

@Acne Cashmere Scarf Go army? Never in my life heard of Go Army....

But I guess you are right regarding the price. They cost me £60. Should I return them?

@Walmart the Conqueror I like them and I like the brand, but I still cant justify spending £60...only if they were £30/40 I would have kept...

@mattw2 Also the pants you showed me, they dont have ribbons or drawstrings on the waist or hems....Are these stupid to have? Basically I dont wanna look like an idiot if its not stylish.

IInfinite Curiosity @Acne Cashmere Scarf Go army? Never in my life heard of Go Army.... But I gue...

Spuck•12/15/24, 2:08 PM

that's just the website name, they're military surplus

SSpuck that's just the website name, they're military surplus

Infinite CuriosityOP•12/15/24, 2:09 PM

I do like cargo pants but I wouldn't buy them from an army website as if I am going to war lol.

But I understand your point that I can find similar for much cheaper and about the same quality?

chopper•12/15/24, 2:12 PM

I don't think these particular cargo pants look that good. The drawstrings etc are fine, but the overall cut is a bit meh.

Cchopper I don't think these particular cargo pants look that good. The drawstrings etc a...

Infinite CuriosityOP•12/15/24, 2:13 PM

They are relaxed fit....something which I now opt for rather than skin tight.

zeometer•12/15/24, 2:13 PM

they give the effect of beach pants imo except not as wide as i'd imagine

chopper•12/15/24, 2:14 PM

So do I, but I still don't think these are well cut. They're occupying some weird uncanny valley between chinos, joggers and cargos and I don't like it.

zeometer•12/15/24, 2:14 PM

i personally do not like the drawstring but that's a matter of personal preference

zeometer•12/15/24, 2:15 PM

whether it's "stupid" looking or not is up to you and how you feel about them

zeometer•12/15/24, 2:16 PM

people may judge you for drawstrings but they may judge you for anything else, you've got to decide how to respond to that, especially for something that you like

Cchopper So do I, but I still don't think these are well cut. They're occupying some weir...

Infinite CuriosityOP•12/15/24, 2:18 PM

Hmm, I think you are right. I shouldn't go for a mash-up of different types in one product. It's better to have one single style.

@zeometer They are called beachcomber, so I guess they are a clothing item more suited to summer given by the name? Not what I would be looking for....

Also I do think the drawstrings on hems and waist might give a feminine look, I rather want something more masculine.

This is a return for me, thanks for helping out guys and not wasting my money !!

zeometer•12/15/24, 3:46 PM

masculinity takes many different forms, none of which are more valid than the other

zeometer•12/15/24, 3:49 PM

it seems you arrived at a decision which is nice, but i wouldn't discount your personal tastes just because they don't fit a certain view of what men "should" wear

Zzeometer it seems you arrived at a decision which is nice, but i wouldn't discount your p...

Infinite CuriosityOP•12/15/24, 9:12 PM

Yea, that seems agreeable.

As long as men don't wear something outrageous like a skirt or bra!

Cant also get too complacent in a world where women want to destroy mens masculine style.

IInfinite Curiosity Yea, that seems agreeable. As long as men don't wear something outrageous like ...