I've never been able to find the perfect pair of khakis. I've shopped at places from GAP, OLD NAVY, BR, MILLERS OUTPOST, to the variety of department stores. What I want in a pair of khaki is something that isn't baggy but isn't tight either. I want the cuffs to fall over my shoes (I wear black skecher boots) so I'm looking for a boot cut. The only khakis I've been able to find are either 1) falls over my shoes nicely but it's too baggy and wide 2) fits my waist and legs are okay but cuffs are too small and dorky looking.
Need YOUR help searching for the perfect pair of khakis!!!
- Thread starter Hoeboy
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Dockers make the best khakis......extremely comfortable, good looking, and not too expensive
Haggar has decent khakis also.
Haggar has decent khakis also.
guybrush, slacks or khakis? they're different. and can you be more specific on the type? cuz usually khakis come in various style by the same retailer (i.e. relaxed, wide, straight, etc).
i've tried dockers a few years back. i find their cuffs are too small to fit over boots! but there are various styles of dockers so if you can provide a more specific style, please let me know!
I dunno, beats me...... I just got a pair of their regular ones.....I don't remember the style. It was like $25.
And I also got a pair at the thrift store for $3
Structure / Express Men had decent ones last time I bothered checking. I don't know if they still sell them but worth a try.
sealy, those old navy ones have small cuffs. the cuff is tapered (sewn tighter than the width of the leg). the only one with a pretty wide cuff is the plain front ones but those dont look as nice as pleated ones.
I happen to like original Dockers flat front pants (relaxed fit), they seem to be less baggy than the pleated type. I am pretty small hipped, so anything pleated feels absolutely huge on me, and I cant stand it.
sluggo, pleated are the ones with the folds along the waist? flat ones don't so pleated should be smaller than flat fronts.
Two words: Eddie Bauer.
their outlet store is offering an addtional 30% off to be taken off at checkout besides the clearance prices.
Their regular catalog just had $22.50 a pair khakis and a 20% off coupon that expired 8/18.
-PAB
their outlet store is offering an addtional 30% off to be taken off at checkout besides the clearance prices.
Their regular catalog just had $22.50 a pair khakis and a 20% off coupon that expired 8/18.
-PAB
Try JCPenny's Arizona brand, 'AZ Khakies'. Sounds generically horrible, but man they are great. Did I mention you can find them for $19.99? Last summer they had a killer sale on them for $9.99!! Incredible, seeing how they are very well made, and look the part too. They don't look like some cheap-o generic brand from Wal-Mart! Very comfortable and should fit all the needs you listed. I also like Dockers- I want some Mobile Pants.
Nope pleated pants are much larger around the hips than the flat front. You have to figure to make the pleats, the fabric must be at least 3" wider ( 3-1/2" pleats per leg, and a lot of pleats are larger than 1/2") and there is going to be some variance in how the plaets get sewed, so they even leave a little more fabric.
Regardless, I cant stand pleated pants.
EDIT for Clarification
I cant stand pleated pants on me, they do look good on guys that are pretty tall and slim, which I am neither tall nor slim.
How much time can you wait and what do you want to spend? You just missed the summer sales, but if you wait a little Labor Day should bring up a few sales which might save you money. Also, if you're one of those budget freaks who refuses to spend more than $10-25 on a pair of pants, well you get what you pay for. $25-40 can get you some solid clothes, especially if you wait for a sale, and if you go $50 and up you should be able to get something real nice, although at that price range you should probably get something more adventurous and stylish instead of a plain old pair of khakis. Stick to natural fabrics like cotton, wool, and maybe linen if you're in a warm climate, although a pair of stretch khakis made of 95% cotton, 5% lycra or something may work well.
As for pleated v. flat front, if you're young and not really big, you should go flat front. They've been in style long enough that they're acceptable everywhere, and in fact pleats on non-formal pants are often considered ugly and dorky (especially with the ladies heh).
Regarding brands, I don't know your price/style range, but I definitely think you should avoid budget brands like Old Navy, Dockers (I once heard someone put it well by saying that Dockers were only for people who had their pants bought for them), Gap (it's gone downhill), and any of the half-assed department store brands. On that same note, stores like A&F, Eddie Bauer, and AE may be popular and somewhat more expensive, but they have a really poor reputation for quality and durability. Off the top of my head and not knowing any more info I'd recommend Banana Republic, Structure, Polo, DKNY, Kenneth Cole, and maybe Brooks Brothers, but you should wait til the bigger sales are going on because you can pick up those pants for the same price as a pair of Dockers or Old Navy's.
As for pleated v. flat front, if you're young and not really big, you should go flat front. They've been in style long enough that they're acceptable everywhere, and in fact pleats on non-formal pants are often considered ugly and dorky (especially with the ladies heh).
Regarding brands, I don't know your price/style range, but I definitely think you should avoid budget brands like Old Navy, Dockers (I once heard someone put it well by saying that Dockers were only for people who had their pants bought for them), Gap (it's gone downhill), and any of the half-assed department store brands. On that same note, stores like A&F, Eddie Bauer, and AE may be popular and somewhat more expensive, but they have a really poor reputation for quality and durability. Off the top of my head and not knowing any more info I'd recommend Banana Republic, Structure, Polo, DKNY, Kenneth Cole, and maybe Brooks Brothers, but you should wait til the bigger sales are going on because you can pick up those pants for the same price as a pair of Dockers or Old Navy's.
How big are your legs? I've been wearing Skechers boots for like 3 years and I haven't found a single pair of Dockers that doesn't fit over them!
I only wear Dockers.
Oh and LMAO at csf. I dunno what it's supposed to mean when you say "Dockers were only for people who had their pants bought for them" that doesn't make any sense.
Let me put it this way. As a busy, working man who has better things to do with his time than sit around doing laundry and sending my wool pants off to the dry cleaners, I want a pair of pants that A)fit, B)look nice, C)don't wrinkly, D)machine washable, E)durable.
Heck, even my wrinkle-free linen dockers have held up to all the abuse I can throw at them.
And, of course, I can wear them to work every day knowing that if I shred a pair, I can get them at Sears on sale for like $25, and they put them on sale like very 2-3 months, so I won't have to wait long.
I guess if khakis are a once-in-awhile thing for you, it might work to fork over the dough for high-maintenance stuff that is wool, linen, or comes from Banana Republic, but that stuff is just a pain in the neck for me. I got a pair of wool pants from B.R. real cheap and i love them and they look awesome, but screw having to get them dry cleaned. What a waste.
I only wear Dockers.
Oh and LMAO at csf. I dunno what it's supposed to mean when you say "Dockers were only for people who had their pants bought for them" that doesn't make any sense.
Let me put it this way. As a busy, working man who has better things to do with his time than sit around doing laundry and sending my wool pants off to the dry cleaners, I want a pair of pants that A)fit, B)look nice, C)don't wrinkly, D)machine washable, E)durable.
Heck, even my wrinkle-free linen dockers have held up to all the abuse I can throw at them.
And, of course, I can wear them to work every day knowing that if I shred a pair, I can get them at Sears on sale for like $25, and they put them on sale like very 2-3 months, so I won't have to wait long.
I guess if khakis are a once-in-awhile thing for you, it might work to fork over the dough for high-maintenance stuff that is wool, linen, or comes from Banana Republic, but that stuff is just a pain in the neck for me. I got a pair of wool pants from B.R. real cheap and i love them and they look awesome, but screw having to get them dry cleaned. What a waste.
I bought some banana republic khakis when they had a clearance sale for 20 bux. Sooooo comfy.
You might wanna try the new dockers stain proof ones, they seriously ROCK. I spill water on them and it just beads off. So nice because the tan/khaki colored khaki's always tend to get really dirty, this helps alot.
You might wanna try the new dockers stain proof ones, they seriously ROCK. I spill water on them and it just beads off. So nice because the tan/khaki colored khaki's always tend to get really dirty, this helps alot.
Just a few things re: my original reply
1. The OP didn't really give any specifics on what style he likes, what his age/size/regional demographic is, what he wanted to wear his khakis for, etc. I just offered a few options in case he was interested in trying to appear especially well-dressed or fashionable. Regular khakis certainly are fine, and I still wear them most of the time because of limited access to dry cleaners and the liklihood the clothes may get stained or damaged.
2. The Dockers statement was a quote from someone on a fashion message board I regularly read. Basically it means the impression many people (at least ones who are interested and knowledgable with clothes/fashion) get with Dockers is that they're for people who are either too cheap, lazy, or apathetic about clothes to buy it themselves (and thus have their parents, wives, etc just buy it for them... i.e. if they cared about how they looked they would know to buy better). Don't get offended if you wear Dockers, as I will admit to having a pair of their corduroys I wear every so often, but that's what a lot of people think when they see them, especially girls. When I was in high school I hated clothes shopping and had my mom do it for me; she'd always come back every so often with a pile of Dockers. When I started to take care of and buy my own clothes, I found that Dockers a) became tattered and raggedy within weeks of wear, especially in the cuffs, b) faded significantly in color after a few washings, c) shrunk a lot after a few washings, d) made me look dorky (or so a fair share of male and female friends gently advised me in private). At work this summer I actually started noticing that the only men I saw wearing Dockers were frumpy looking middle aged men, and that's the image they seem to give. They're cheap for a reason, folks.
3. Banana Republic (same with Polo/Brooks Brothers and the like) clothes are not outlandishly high end and fancy by any means. They're very nice clothes and feel and look great for everyday wear, but everyone seems to think only rich snobs wear them because the retail price tags are a little higher than they should be (you wanna see overpriced crap, check the prices on Prada or Versace). Wait til they're on sale and pick a bunch of them up for $20-30; they're a lot better than Dockers, will look better and last longer, and cost the same. The money you save buying Dockers will likely be used to buy a brand new pair of them after they wear out in 6 months or less (which frequently happened with mine, though my BR's still are in good condition).
1. The OP didn't really give any specifics on what style he likes, what his age/size/regional demographic is, what he wanted to wear his khakis for, etc. I just offered a few options in case he was interested in trying to appear especially well-dressed or fashionable. Regular khakis certainly are fine, and I still wear them most of the time because of limited access to dry cleaners and the liklihood the clothes may get stained or damaged.
2. The Dockers statement was a quote from someone on a fashion message board I regularly read. Basically it means the impression many people (at least ones who are interested and knowledgable with clothes/fashion) get with Dockers is that they're for people who are either too cheap, lazy, or apathetic about clothes to buy it themselves (and thus have their parents, wives, etc just buy it for them... i.e. if they cared about how they looked they would know to buy better). Don't get offended if you wear Dockers, as I will admit to having a pair of their corduroys I wear every so often, but that's what a lot of people think when they see them, especially girls. When I was in high school I hated clothes shopping and had my mom do it for me; she'd always come back every so often with a pile of Dockers. When I started to take care of and buy my own clothes, I found that Dockers a) became tattered and raggedy within weeks of wear, especially in the cuffs, b) faded significantly in color after a few washings, c) shrunk a lot after a few washings, d) made me look dorky (or so a fair share of male and female friends gently advised me in private). At work this summer I actually started noticing that the only men I saw wearing Dockers were frumpy looking middle aged men, and that's the image they seem to give. They're cheap for a reason, folks.
3. Banana Republic (same with Polo/Brooks Brothers and the like) clothes are not outlandishly high end and fancy by any means. They're very nice clothes and feel and look great for everyday wear, but everyone seems to think only rich snobs wear them because the retail price tags are a little higher than they should be (you wanna see overpriced crap, check the prices on Prada or Versace). Wait til they're on sale and pick a bunch of them up for $20-30; they're a lot better than Dockers, will look better and last longer, and cost the same. The money you save buying Dockers will likely be used to buy a brand new pair of them after they wear out in 6 months or less (which frequently happened with mine, though my BR's still are in good condition).
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