Serious Problem
Mar 26th 2014 | 6:49 pm
#31
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Re: Serious Problem
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'.
Mar 26th 2014 | 7:56 pm
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Re: Serious Problem
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.
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.
Mar 26th 2014 | 9:02 pm
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Mar 26th 2014 | 9:25 pm
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Re: Serious Problem
Am I missing something here? Are Chino's really 'in', or just in Dubai. Everyone is still wearing stone washed jeans in Doha
Mar 26th 2014 | 9:32 pm
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Re: Serious Problem
britexpat- yes they are really in. Pick up your local Vogue Homme and you will see 
Mar 26th 2014 | 9:34 pm
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Re: Serious Problem
Makes perfect sense that they would be popular here as they fit the Dubai 'smasual' dress code perfectly.
Mar 26th 2014 | 9:38 pm
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Re: Serious Problem
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.
Mar 26th 2014 | 9:43 pm
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Re: Serious Problem
Chinos? Chinos.
Mar 26th 2014 | 9:48 pm
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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.
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Mar 26th 2014 | 9:54 pm
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Mar 26th 2014 | 9:56 pm
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Re: Serious Problem
Scamp, do you wear socks with them?
Mar 26th 2014 | 10:09 pm
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Never worn them since.
Depends on the shoe. With flippies - no. With lace up shoes - yes. With loafer types - no.
Mar 26th 2014 | 10:10 pm
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Re: Serious Problem
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.
Chinos? Chinos.
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
