Originally Posted by Meow (Post 11192715)

Makes perfect sense that they would be popular here as they fit the Dubai 'smasual' dress code perfectly.

Originally Posted by the_red_sheep (Post 11192738)

For non-chino wearers their is the benefit that the garishness of the colour of the chinos is directly proportionate to the prickishness of the wearer. They're like wearable avoidance indicators.

Originally Posted by the_red_sheep (Post 11192738)

For non-chino wearers there is the benefit that the garishness of the colour of the chinos is directly proportionate to the prickishness of the wearer. They're like wearable avoidance indicators.

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11192747)

Scamp, do you wear socks with them?

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11192730)

I'm amazed this is surprising folk...I've worn them for years for 'smarter' days and things. Sunday lunch with Granny? Chinos. Going to a box at the football? Chinos. Nice dinner with the mrs somewhere a bit posher? Chinos. Flying home but refuse to dress like a slob? Comfy chinos. Strolling round the mall? Comfy chinos. Brunch? Chinos. Night out? Chinos.

Chinos? Chinos.

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11192757)

I have a red pair. Worn them about three times. Third time I did I overhead some fat old red nose **** say something along the lines of "****ing hell, look at his trousers".

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 11192759)

:goodpost:

BUT they need to be a good fit, especially if you're generously proportioned--I've got one pair that I look like a whale in, and another that look smart. You'll look dapper, I'm sure :D

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 11192762)

Was that me? Even though I may have uttered something similar, I actually thought they looked good on you. :(

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11192767)

No. You're not a fat old red nose ****.

I think I wore red shoes once when we went for a beer?

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11192791)

I think anyone who doesn't wear socks with shoes should be shot. There is a guy in my office who doesn't (lebbo of course) - he needs a proper bruising.

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 11192778)

My addled brain thinks you're right (on the second point, at least). Had to take someone out to dinner last night who holds the strings to a particular purse that's got some of our money in it, and it took Flag Speciale beer, Sahari Special Reserve red wine, Yellow Label gin and more Flag Speciale to get the strings moving. Not on top form today.

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11192791)

I think anyone who doesn't wear socks with shoes should be shot. There is a guy in my office who doesn't (lebbo of course) - he needs a proper bruising.

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11192793)

but yes, Scampy, I'm sure you'll look lovely. :D

can we get a picture? just the lower half

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11192886)

:rofl: Did you get the cash though? If so, did it pay for the bill?

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 11192905)

Yes and yes. 13,090 times over :D

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11192910)

Decent bit of business then.

Get pissed, get enough money to get pissed again....13,090 more times.

That's you set for the next 35.86 years.

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 11192858)

So you prefer this

http://i62.tinypic.com/208b7tx.jpg

and this?

http://i60.tinypic.com/30125fo.png


Classy...

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 11192913)

Company's money, not mine. Earned me some kudos, though.

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11192949)

yup. No blisters.

Originally Posted by Sandboy (Post 11194452)

make sure you shake thoroughly

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 11192711)

Isn't it still 1986 in Doha though?

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 11200748)

Scamp what did you wear in the end then? can't be bothered to wade through 5 pages.

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11200786)

You know the blue-ish colour on this website? Chinos that colour but slightly darker. White shirt with tiny little blue dots on it. Dark brown jacket with a sort of checked / don't know how to describe pattern. Brown shoes.

Sharp as you like.

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 11202292)

very nice, but technically you should have gone slate grey jacket black/shoes but as long as you felt good that is all that matters x

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 11202292)

very nice, but technically you should have gone slate grey jacket black/shoes but as long as you felt good that is all that matters x

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11202306)

how much would you charge for this advice normally?