Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 11192583)

Mentalist- traditionally sold in Marks and Spencers and worn by every dad over 40- currently back in vogue.

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11192551)

You're too kind. But I like to think you're correct.

Believe it or not, I trawled the mall last night...Ted Baker, Paul Smith, Massimo, Sacoor, Jack Wills (saw a nice one in there ages ago), etc etc etc. Ended up getting one off the discount rail in....Next. Yes, I'm just as surprised as you. It's obviously not of the same quality that the other places want to charge 1000-4500 for, but it's a decent fit (despite the fact I'm tall and wide, like a sausage) and was just over 300 dizzers. STEAL....well worth a look. Let's face it, I'm not going to spend 000's of denzels on a jacket I'll wear once or thrice a year, not yet anyway.

Sort of. I despise the hipster type image, it always seems that the idea is to look like you're not trying too hard but they always look like they've tried the hardest. I won't be rolling the ankles up, they're slim fit but I'm obviously rocking a 36inch waist so it just means they're not baggy down the bottom half of the leg. Smash in some awesome socks and I'll be making up for the lack of personality like a boss.

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 11192619)

You're not allowed to use "thrice" in a discussion about chinos. Go to the back of the class.

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11192642)

Why? I thought it sounded and looked better than 'once or twice'.

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11192591)

Smart as ****.

I've always worn chinos, smarter than jeans, but not a pair of suit trousers. Lots of colours too, I've got red, navy, sky blue, this new funny blue I bought, different shades of khaki/beige/brown, orange.

'Chinos for every occasion'.

Originally Posted by britexpat76 (Post 11192699)

Am I missing something here? Are Chino's really 'in', or just in Dubai. Everyone is still wearing stone washed jeans in Doha

Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 11192713)

britexpat- yes they are really in. Pick up your local Vogue Homme and you will see :D

Originally Posted by britexpat76 (Post 11192699)

Am I missing something here? Are Chino's really 'in', or just in Dubai. Everyone is still wearing stone washed jeans in Doha

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 11192674)

'Coz it's like eating takeaway fish'n'chips with a proper fish knife and fork, wearing cuff links with a button-down collar, or going for a donkey ride in your Jermyn Street suit.

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 11192715)

Skeptics - there is a different between old man/fat American chinos and the modern cut ones.

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 11192721)

The ‘The Only Way is Dubai’ crowd are very keen on them because they don’t want to go out wearing stonewashed jeans looking like their fathers.

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.