From Jason
Pretty much - I wear flannel in the fall almost exclusively. I find the mottled weave more interesting than most worsteds. Of course there are minor negatives. You may need a couple extra pair, as flannel should be rested two days after a wearing rather than just one, and they don't wear as well but in my opinion those defects are more than offset by the superior looks of a great flannel.
In spring, flannel trousers are progressively less desireable as the weather warms up. I have a pair in light (for flannel) ten ounce wool and they are not for temperatures much above 70 degrees (f) in my opinion.
From Ben
I am entering into the business world and inherited some of my father's beautiful Oxxford clothing that fits me perfectly. However, all of the pants are pleated and it seems like that style has been phased out. Can I still wear them?
If you hang around here long enough you'll get tired of hearing that there is a difference between fashion and style. Fashion is for the fair sex, and shouldn't affect you unless you're dressing to go clubbing.
Savile Row still overwhelmingly prefers the pleated trouser, and for good reason. Pleats are more attractive on more men than flat fronts. Wear yours in good health.
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"Pleats are more attractive on more men than flat fronts." Who is the exception there? Skinny men?
Don't forget, Peter, that a well made pair of pleated pants will often look like they fit the same as flat fronts.
Nope, sorry, not buying it. My tailor says I have an "athletic" frame, so no pleats.
Which would seem to say that those without the the same frame should have pleats, but in fact they do not need the extra fabric around their waist, and there's no way to mitigate it.
Seriously, if you're skinny they make you look fat. If you're not skinny they make you look fat, and if you are fat they make you look more fat.
Having had suits cut by Brioni, Sulka and G&H there is no way around it.
Lastly, here's the hard lesson I learned: pleats weren't about me. It was about how others saw me in them, so regardless of how I felt, in the end no pleats.
Will,
Thanks for the two-day-rest advice on flannels.
Also, there'S no question whatsoever that pleated trousers are superior. The point is not to show off a flat stomach, but a well-tailored trouser.
Flat front pants look fine if you're standing. And haven't sat down, yet, as that causes unsightly wrinkles. Apparently, the gentleman has never worn a pair of pleated pants that fit properly. Or, he just has image issues.
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