Khaki Pants for Men

January 12, 2005 12:41 PM

Clothesfilter: I'm looking for low-rise chinos/khakis for men. Banana/J Crew/etc fail me. Any ideas? I wear Levi's 527s in jeans, which fit perfectly. Bonus points: I've been thinking of trying Land's End's custom option, but I'm suspicious - does anyone have experience with that?
posted by symbebekos to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (8 answers total)

Club Monaco? Deisel? Kenneth Cole? Maybe they are cut differently than the Banana/J?
posted by spicynuts at 12:49 PM on January 12, 2005

My husband has a pair of khaki-colored Kenneth Cole trousers that are absolutely incredible--they're a bit dressier than the Banana/J. Crew trou, and a much sleeker cut.

I believe he got his at Bloomingdales, or possibly Nordstrom Rack.
posted by padraigin at 12:50 PM on January 12, 2005

Express Men typically has lower rise pants in all varieties.
posted by trey at 12:59 PM on January 12, 2005

It would be easier to answer if we knew why Banana/J Crew/etc have failed you. Fit? Style? The more specific the better.

I haven't tried Land's End custom but keep in mind that their sizes run (very) large and roomy.
posted by cali at 2:25 PM on January 12, 2005

Banana/J Crew/etc pants have probably failed him because they tend to ride right around the waist, or barely below it. It's hard to find low-rise non-jeans pants . I've had some luck with Diesel, but always in dark colors.
posted by philscience at 3:21 PM on January 12, 2005

Oh oh! I just remembered. Gas jeans made an amazing low-rise pants version of their "wider" model. You could try looking for that somewhere.
posted by philscience at 3:25 PM on January 12, 2005

These are my faves. . I love them.
posted by Danf at 2:06 PM on January 13, 2005

Response by poster: The pants I went with were from Express - their "Producer" style fits me perfectly. Thanks to Trey and everyone for your help!
posted by symbebekos at 8:40 AM on January 17, 2005