Hey, guys.
I've started looking into getting a pair of Indy-like pants. I'm not concerned about perfect screen accuracy, but instead want a get a comfortable pair of pants that I can wear in regular life. I really like the look of the cavalry wool material, but the baggy 1940's fit of the Indy pants doesn't really suit my style. Does anyone know of a good retailer to purchase similar quality wool pants with a modern fit? I tried doing a little bit of searching and came across these:
http://www.woolrich.com/woolrich/browse ... cSale=true
and these:
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/35307?pa ... t&subrnd=0
They are not a great match, but a step in the right direction anyway.
Thanks!
How to find wool Indy-like pants with a modern fit
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Re: How to find wool Indy-like pants with a modern fit
Are you looking for pleated or non-pleated pants? A more modern fit would be no pleats. the LLbean ones have no pleat (I think). the other link isn't working for me for some reason. I too am looking for a modern non pleated wool twill pair of pants. You can see the fit online but the material not so much.
Re: How to find wool Indy-like pants with a modern fit
Yes, they do offer the same pants with no pleat. Look closely at their sizing options, so as to get the ones that will work for you. I like mine baggy (of coarse, I am older too), but this is also my preference, because I like 'older-style' looks to present day. I do have slacks that are very slim with not pleats, etc. that look fine on me, as I have somehow been availed the lack of excess body weight in the past few years, but I still prefer the older style-types -- just feel at 'home' with said. But, the point here is, yes there are trousers available that would work to meet the requirements addressed here and still have 'that' Indy-vibe, if you will. W>erikgunnlugson wrote:Are you looking for pleated or non-pleated pants? A more modern fit would be no pleats. the LLbean ones have no pleat (I think). the other link isn't working for me for some reason. I too am looking for a modern non pleated wool twill pair of pants. You can see the fit online but the material not so much.
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Re: How to find wool Indy-like pants with a modern fit
Vintage or reproduction officer 'pinks' would give you Calvary wool without the bagginess.
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Re: How to find wool Indy-like pants with a modern fit
They make my favorite Indy Shirt so I would imagine these "pinks" would be top notch.Indiana Jeff wrote:Vintage or reproduction officer 'pinks' would give you Calvary wool without the bagginess. Regards, Indiana Jeff
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