Chinos for work

[Cheese on Toast with Worcestershire Sauce]

Sorry, a boring clothing thread.

I am struggling to find chinos that fit me comfortably. I am 6'2 and wear size 32W/34L. I need slim fit and a decent rise. I've tried pairs from Charles Tyrwhitt (ok but not that comfortable, rise is borderline) and Gant (small rise, impossible to wear with a shirt).

Previously I wore jeans to the office or wfh.

Any ideas? Thanks!

[48k]

Have a look at M&S Collection. They have various chino ranges (Heritage, Technical, Italian, Regular etc). I swear by the stretch fit but I am a different shape to you .

[Rough101]

I bought a pair from George at Asda whilst working away as the other shops had all closed, they’re as good as Next at half the price, not as good as M&S Autograph, but I’d buy them again as they’re fine, unlike a bloody awful pair I got from Primark on a day I cycled in to work without packing trousers….nearest shop to the office, but a terrible fit and paper thin material.

[Box Fresh]

Yup!
Either their range, styles, colours and fit has recently really improved recently...
Or a man just hits a certain point in life where he walks into M&S and thinks 'ahhhh this is nice, literally everything I need is right here'.

[vindaloo79]

Next ones have active wear and stretch fabric available - I found decent for riding a bicycle, walking and nicely accommodating - for cheap.

I made the mistake of wearing the full suit day one and it was like chino town in the office !

[Chicken_Satay]

To clarify, is a "decent rise" another way of saying "high waisted", as in you're going for a Simon Cowell type of look?

[CTO]

Levi’s do some decent ones in various colours.

Usually available on offer from the likes of House of Fraser etc

[Jimjimhim]

Cheese on Toast with Worcestershire Sauce said:

Sorry, a boring clothing thread.

I am struggling to find chinos that fit me comfortably. I am 6'2 and wear size 32W/34L. I need slim fit and a decent rise. I've tried pairs from Charles Tyrwhitt (ok but not that comfortable, rise is borderline) and Gant (small rise, impossible to wear with a shirt).

Previously I wore jeans to the office or wfh.

Any ideas? Thanks!

Maybe stick with jeans then?

[Cheese on Toast with Worcestershire Sauce]

Chicken_Satay said:

To clarify, is a "decent rise" another way of saying "high waisted", as in you're going for a Simon Cowell type of look?

I guess so. "Mid rise" doesn't seem to be that mid anymore. I think Vindaloo79 put it succinctly enough- "nicely accommodating"

Thanks all. Appreciate the replies. Now, to the shops...

[Otispunkmeyer]

Levi's

[wolfracesonic]

Not sure what your budget is but came across this outfit a while back, I may purchase a pair in the summer. Casatlantic.

[Oscarmac]

Again, depending on budget Spoke are brilliant. Huge range of sizes and fit.

[g3org3y]

M&S 'Ultimate' chinos are decent and good value. Make sure you try them on - I've bought multiple pairs all the same size but different colours and the fit is different depending on the fabric used. Can make a big difference, especially for the length.

I tried CT but felt they were expensive for what they were (even in the multi-buy deals they do) and the fit could have been better.

[Box Fresh]

wolfracesonic said:

Not sure what your budget is but came across this outfit a while back, I may purchase a pair in the summer. Casatlantic.

Now I know it’s dangerous territory to question another man’s fashion sense… but really?!
Maybe it’s just the strange looking model they’ve chosen standing with a weird stance….
Or maybe you were being ironic and I’m due a parrot.

[RammyMP]

48k said:

Have a look at M&S Collection. They have various chino ranges (Heritage, Technical, Italian, Regular etc). I swear by the stretch fit but I am a different shape to you .

I agree. I’ve got a few pairs of M&S chinos for work. Get creased as hell sat on my fat arse all day though!

[Jimjimhim]

Box Fresh said:

wolfracesonic said:

Not sure what your budget is but came across this outfit a while back, I may purchase a pair in the summer. Casatlantic.

Now I know it’s dangerous territory to question another man’s fashion sense… but really?!
Maybe it’s just the strange looking model they’ve chosen standing with a weird stance….
Or maybe you were being ironic and I’m due a parrot.

Is that real?! Ha ha

[Box Fresh]

Jimjimhim said:

Box Fresh said:

wolfracesonic said:

Not sure what your budget is but came across this outfit a while back, I may purchase a pair in the summer. Casatlantic.

Now I know it’s dangerous territory to question another man’s fashion sense… but really?!
Maybe it’s just the strange looking model they’ve chosen standing with a weird stance….
Or maybe you were being ironic and I’m due a parrot.

Is that real?! Ha ha

I just clicked the link!
£210 as well…

[bitchstewie]

Asket might be worth a look.

Loads of choice online but they offer a pretty wide range of fit and size and leg.

Or depending on budget and if you want to try them on and depending where you live have a look in the menswear at John Lewis as they usually have a decent range of the more high street brands.

[Batfoy]

Cordings, the rise on their chinos is ridiculous. For me anyway, being a shortarse and all.

[Silvanus]

Carhartt,Dickies and Dockers are my go too.