closest raiders pants next to NH pants

Post by **Holt** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:10 am

hi.
what pants are the closest raiders pants to get if you dont want to spend a fortune on the Noel howards raiders pants

I have used the search option but there are so many threads and I cant find my answer and I need an answer quik.

thanks for any replyes.

bests
Holt

Post by **Holt** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:19 am

what about these?are they More raiders then wested's?
http://www.orvis.com/store/product_choi ... redir=true

or the dark khaki from LL beans?
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... ch&feat=sr

bests
Holt

starks_6 · Post by **starks_6** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:23 am

Im pretty spent on the magnoli pants, that colour is pretty close!

Post by **Holt** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:28 am

yeah I know.Magnolis are great.but I was thinking of getting 3-4 pairs so if ordering the magnolis the price will be very high when the amount of pants go up

Holt

indygr · Post by **indygr** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:29 am

Hi Holt!

The pants from orvis (Officer's pinks) are definitely more LC colour oriented but they aren't pleated. From the L.L. Bean line I would suggest you the microfiber dress pants colour taupe which they are very raiders. Search in the forum for that thread.
In any case, colourwise the pants that L.L. Bean offers are very close they even have back pockets and they are pleated...I don't know about the design on the body though. However, if you want them only for casual clothing and on a cheap price then go for it.

Post by **Holt** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:32 am

hi.I am thinking of getting a Magnoli pants for my mannequin or maby a Magnoli shirt?dont know yet.

and those other pants for more everyday wear.the problem is that taupe doesn't excist anymore.i cant find them.I only see dark khaki

thanks for your reply

Holt

indygr · Post by **indygr** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:29 am

No problem Holt!
Here is the link to LL Bean Microfiber:
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... =502716-tn
It should work. Compare the options and choose wisely.

Post by **Holt** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:48 am

thank you.I guess you know wich pants I am gonna now.taupe!

then are the closest to raiders.dark khaki was good and close.but taupe is CLOSE!I have seen them in some previous posts now and wathced the film to compare.they are great,better then westeds I think.westeds are more LC,if you wanna LC pants then westeds are the one to get

thanks again

Eric

Red Dust · Post by **Red Dust** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:25 am

Holt ive just ordered magnoli pants because of the taper of the wested at the bottom which i think ive spoke to you about.... But the colour of the wested i think are flawless for Raiders style and can only hope magnolis pants are the same in colour too..

Red Dust

Post by **Holt** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:33 am

yeah you did.I remeber that.so you thinkl the wested pants are the best choise for raiders pants.did I get you right?

Eric

indygr · Post by **indygr** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:42 am

westeds are more LC,if you wanna LC pants then westeds are the one to get

I think it's all a matter of taste and light...in order for you to decide better follow this link. It should be very helpful:
http://indylounge.proboards105.com/inde ... thread=503

You will see that the differences between Wested and Raiders is tiny but apparent.

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:31 am

Does anyone have a comparison photo between the LL Bean microfiber Taupe and the Magnoli trousers?

Russ

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:28 am

Great info indygr! I was very impressed with my Wested pants but didn't realize how close they were to the NH pants. Lots of threads (no pun intended) lately about the Wested pants and lack of SA. It's hard to find something to satisfy everyone but the pics in the link say allot, at least as far as color.

Tron

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:59 am

I've never seen the Magnoli pants in person so I cannot comment on them, but I will say that the Wested pants are very close to the NH pants. Very close. You may have to have them taken in a a bit in the legs as I think they're too baggy, but the color and material are great. Would never recommend their shirt but the pants I'd recommend any day.

Panama Tom Jr. · Post by **Panama Tom Jr.** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:09 pm

In this thread there is a shot of my gear with the Bean Microfibers, so you can see some color comparison with other pieces of gear:
viewtopic.php?p=392142#392142

The only thing I can tell from picture comparisons is that the Magnolis have possibly a little more grey to them. The micro's have a touch of rose or pink to them, but then again there are shots in the three movies that you see the same hue. The micros are also not a heavy weight material by any stretch - better as a casual or dress pant or maybe for costuming. If you want field khakis, look elsewhere. But they do have that comfort waist band, which helps those of us with fluctuating waistlines...

Post by **Holt** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:10 pm

i did not relize that the wested pants were SO close to NH pants.

i might reconsider now.

thanks for all your help

Holt

Red Dust · Post by **Red Dust** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:26 pm

Holt... the wested are brilliant in alot of ways.. but. If you have a pair of aldens the problem will become aparant straight away.. indys pants should reach at the front the second lace of the boot in my reconing and to the heal at the back.. E.G. (look at the new trailer when indy pics his hat up!!!) the wested will leave so much of the boot showing, they taper to much were as a custom fit magnoli pair wont do this if you give the right measurements... I havent recieve my magnoli's and am worried of the colour variance... does anyone know how to dye a pair of pants if your not happy with the colour???

Red Dust

indygr · Post by **indygr** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:07 am

Just order the Wested trousers unfinished(In the order form state 'unfinished') and let a local tailor to adapt them!

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:50 am

hi.
what pants are the closest raiders pants to get if you dont want to spend a fortune on the Noel howards raiders pants

I have used the search option but there are so many threads and I cant find my answer and I need an answer quik.

thanks for any replyes.

bests
Holt

Hi,
The closest pants to Raiders pants (not to the NH pants) are the "paris pants" which I was offering previously and going to offer again very soon.
The Paris pants mkii are based on an original extremely hard to find model of officer pinks pants that have the exact fit and pocket flap shape as the Raiders pants.

More about that soon.

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:58 am

It always amazes me how every picture of the Wested pants folded makes them look light grey, but every pic of the pants on somebody make them look brown.

indygr · Post by **indygr** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:32 am

One question of simple curiosity... For a person who wears trousers with waist 34 what size would you recommend for Wested trousers in order to look more indy-ish

a) order a 34
or
b) order a 36 and reduce the waist to 34 to make it more baggy?
Any recommendations appreciated!

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:39 am

indygr wrote:One question of simple curiosity... For a person who wears trousers with waist 34 what size would you recommend for Wested trousers in order to look more indy-ish
a) order a 34
or
b) order a 36 and reduce the waist to 34 to make it more baggy?
Any recommendations appreciated!

I personally think they are baggy enough for a 34. My usual jeans size is 34 too.

indygr · Post by **indygr** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:40 am

Thanks KT!

Max Chance · Post by **Max Chance** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:12 am

I believe the Orvis "pinks" are no longer available. If you try to order, they note this.

Max

Mark Brody · Post by **Mark Brody** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:00 pm

Does anyone have both the LL Bean Chinos and the LL Bean Microfiber? How do they compare in color, material, and ability to iron out the creases?