And the pants...
Again, I felt I had taken a slight gamble on these as I ordered a size larger than my usual waist size; I was aiming for the slightly baggy streets of Cairo look but I had a feeling that I might end up with a pair of pants which were just too big for me.
However, I am very happy to say that my gamble paid off - the trousers are not tight around the waist (which I deplore) nor yet are they too loose. Now, I can't recommend going a size up to everyone, as it has to be an inividual choice - for my part, I generally find dress-pants are a little more snugly cut than say, my Levi's - so I based my decision on this fact and it worked out well for me. It might not be the same for everyone.
The colour of the pants is darker than I expected - I have yet to see a picture here which aptly portrays the actual colour. The twill fabric feels great - 100& wool and 100% comfort.
Like the shirt, the pants feel very well made and tough - important factors for me - yet they could be equally at home on a field-trip or in the boardroom.
I ordered my pants hemmed, but they arrived unhemmed - no big deal, it's a two minute job for a local tailor - so I can't comment on the final drape or length of the hem.
The back pockets look great, right out of Raiders. The crease at the front of the pants could use a little ironing out to get that true 'adventurer' look.
For anyone still wondering, these pants
are dry-clean only - they are 100% wool and will undoubtedly shrink in even a 40 degree washing machine.
All in all, I am delighted with my purchases and take my fedora off to Peter and all the team at Wested. They have delivered another quality product into the Indy market, at a fair price - now that deserves some hearty congratualtions, thanks
and the odd rave review or two!
Cheers,
Al
