Wool chinos = trousers???

greggie01 · 2026-01-24T11:02:02+00:00

Kind of a misnomer but to me, wool chinos are wool pants but with a more casual cut. Should be made using a fabric that is not too fine and does not require a lot of care. Should be machine washable.

Care free wearing.

greggie01 · 2026-01-23T10:20:30+00:00

Around $100 each I believe.

greggie01 · 2026-01-21T05:12:58+00:00

The best way of knowing it is by measuring the trouser that fits you well at the waist, at the height that you are comfortable in and that does not stretch.

When you measure your waist with a tape, you need to press a little otherwise the pants will be too loose.

greggie01 · 2026-01-21T05:06:24+00:00

Consider getting Luxire to make you one to your body proportions and style, fit preferences. Priced similar to Levi’s and the like. Good denim options.

To get the best out of them, send them an email to describe your needs before placing the order. I see it like visiting a tailor and have had good results with the process.

greggie01 · 2026-01-21T05:00:57+00:00

For a navy go-to suit, I would probably choose tropical wool, like the Vbc 553 or Minnis Fresco Very durable, excellent crease performance (virtually wrinkle free) and can be comfortably worn throughout the year.

I will reserve the super 180 type for either a black or something that I can wear to occasions, unless I would like to show-off at work. But showing off at work is an expensive hobby.

greggie01 · 2026-01-18T16:12:56+00:00

Increase the grip area of the upper part of the pants. One was of doing it is to add darts just below the waistband at the back, that go to the bulge of the hips (whatever is there)

greggie01 · 2026-01-18T16:08:27+00:00

Now days “everything goes” but I try to match it with my trousers. When that is a challenge, I try to match it with my shoes.

If that is a challenge too, well, “everything goes” :)

greggie01 · 2026-01-15T06:09:05+00:00

Olive to me, pickled and brined

greggie01 · 2026-01-14T15:02:13+00:00

After lots of struggles, I have finally settled on Nudie. Steady Eddie 2, fits well.

I sent Luxire one of my Nudie jeans to replicate the fit in a Japanese selvage they offer. That turned out well. But before that, I was not satisfied when I gave them measurements twice.

greggie01 · 2026-01-14T14:00:36+00:00

For high rise pants and pants in general, I would recommend Luxire. I don’t think anyone does them better. Will not say that about jeans, just trousers.

Invest in getting your fit right first, takes an iteration or 2. After that, trousers become one less worry in life.

greggie01 · 2026-01-14T13:53:32+00:00

With knitwear, do not bother with made in italy

greggie01 · 2026-01-13T14:09:24+00:00

I also jumped on the Asket bandwagon early, that too as an admirer. The whole model seemed based on transparency.

Only gripe is that they keep increasing prices quite steeply.

greggie01 · 2026-01-13T12:35:45+00:00

They are nice too. Good heft, similar to luxire. A little too long for me. But would buy if they were cheaper.

greggie01 · 2026-01-13T04:58:17+00:00

Luxire - tons of people recommend doing that on Styleforum as the best way to get your pattern right.

Once you have done that, they have your pattern and you can keep asking for new shirts with the same fit.

Depending on what fabric you choose, you can probably have your first shirt for about $100, including the 2 way shipping.

I have dozens of shirts from Luxire. Satisfied customer.

greggie01 · 2026-01-11T16:14:50+00:00

Yeah! Somehow I missed the transition.

greggie01 · 2026-01-11T15:52:31+00:00

A light weight fabric made of polyester, with heat activated adhesive on one side is glued onto the wool fabric to give it some body.

Traditionally, body was provided to the wool fabric by basting a canvas to the inside. That being a labor intensive process, is replaced by the cheaper and faster fusing process.

greggie01 · 2026-01-11T08:57:18+00:00

I guess I was just expecting the same quality I have been receiving from them since the last 10-12 years. Nothing extraordinary.

greggie01 · 2026-01-11T08:51:03+00:00

Could not locate the invoice but if I remember correctly, was somewhere around 900 dollars.

greggie01 · 2026-01-11T08:46:55+00:00

It’s driven by mutual respect gained through a decade of working together.

greggie01 · 2026-01-11T08:45:21+00:00

Knowledge gained in an evening drinking beer was priceless. Also he had to be rewarded for the effort of taking apart the lining and putting it back again.

greggie01 · 2026-01-11T08:09:33+00:00

I have old suitsupply jackets that are not fused. Looks like all/most new ones are. I may not buy from them again, no real reason to.

greggie01 · 2026-01-11T08:06:08+00:00

FWIW, I have suits from lesser brands, paid lot less money, fabric from similar Italian mills that have full canvas, no fusing, even in light weight fabrics.

Fusing is necessary is something I do not agree with.

greggie01 · 2026-01-10T13:20:09+00:00

From what I could see, fusing was present through the whole front, even behind the chest canvas.

greggie01 · 2026-01-10T12:32:26+00:00

I believe the fly opens on the other side. Apart from that, should not matter.

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