Khakis and business casual

[neighbordude]

I may have to start dressing business casual. Wearing khakis, like Dockers and Haggar pants.

Does anyone know if there are pants that look good without being ironed after you wash them?

I don't want to take them to get ironed and I'd rather not do it myself.

If I could just stick them in the dryer for a short time that would work much better.

[ruffnalddy]

there are plenty of brands out there. just google no iron chinos.

[Chung Tran]

plenty of choices.. I'm wearing some right now that I wear to work.. like you, I'm a Lazy Sod who would rather toss pants in the dryer for 3-4 minutes, and that's what I do.

[Luke Skywalker]

Corduroy slacks...

Plus - they make great Strip Club slacks too

[TexTushHog]

One issue you need to address is how good you are supposed to look. If you're in management in a industry where appearance is very important, Dockers and the like can look pretty basic. There are any number of higher end chino pants that have higher fabric quality, better drape, and will wear longer. Most of those, however, are dry clean only unless they are very casual. J. Press is a good brand, as is Biill's. Sid Mashburn is a a very good high end pant. Orvis actually has some pretty decent trousers at modest prices, as does LLBean.

[NTXReggie]

Originally Posted by TexTushHog

One issue you need to address is how good you are supposed to look. If you're in management in a industry where appearance is very important, Dockers and the like can look pretty basic. There are any number of higher end chino pants that have higher fabric quality, better drape, and will wear longer. Most of those, however, are dry clean only unless they are very casual. J. Press is a good brand, as is Biill's. Sid Mashburn is a a very good high end pant. Orvis actually has some pretty decent trousers at modest prices, as does LLBean.

+1 on what he said

I find Docker's, especially the darker colors to not wear very well. Now if you are doing work that you might damage the pants (crawling, outdoors, non-exclusively desk work), then Docker's when on good sale at Penney's or the like would be a good choice. If that is not the case, I am a big fan of Bill's Khakis and LLBean are good quality for value. When I can find my size, Nautica at an Outlet store (Allen is closest I believe) can be a good value too.

And most every brand has a no-iron version these days. Just a hint, I find that if pull them out of the dryer immediately and hang up, there is no need to toss in the dryer again before wearing. I will choose to pull them when still a little damp rather than letting them finish and not be there to immediately take them out. If you let them sit in the dryer for hours after drying, the no-iron are hardly any better, even if you fluff them up before wearing. Once you have let them wrinkle, only a rewash and redry gets them right.

[neighbordude]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Originally Posted by TexTushHog

One issue you need to address is how good you are supposed to look. If you're in management in a industry where appearance is very important, Dockers and the like can look pretty basic. There are any number of higher end chino pants that have higher fabric quality, better drape, and will wear longer. Most of those, however, are dry clean only unless they are very casual. J. Press is a good brand, as is Biill's. Sid Mashburn is a a very good high end pant. Orvis actually has some pretty decent trousers at modest prices, as does LLBean.

I don't need to look too fancy so it doesn't have to be high end, although it won't hurt to have a few pair like that.

Originally Posted by NTXReggie

+1 on what he said

I find Docker's, especially the darker colors to not wear very well. Now if you are doing work that you might damage the pants (crawling, outdoors, non-exclusively desk work), then Docker's when on good sale at Penney's or the like would be a good choice. If that is not the case, I am a big fan of Bill's Khakis and LLBean are good quality for value. When I can find my size, Nautica at an Outlet store (Allen is closest I believe) can be a good value too.

And most every brand has a no-iron version these days. Just a hint, I find that if pull them out of the dryer immediately and hang up, there is no need to toss in the dryer again before wearing. I will choose to pull them when still a little damp rather than letting them finish and not be there to immediately take them out. If you let them sit in the dryer for hours after drying, the no-iron are hardly any better, even if you fluff them up before wearing. Once you have let them wrinkle, only a rewash and redry gets them right.

Thanks for the info.

[Ender]

Under Armour makes badass slacks. Great for the summer heat, and they look amazing.

[MILFEater]

Check out the ones at Jos A Bank when they are on sale. Well made. I also like the Wrangler Reatta line with a pair of boots and a starched button down shirt.

[DallasRain]

JcPenny & Macys sells wrinkle free khakis that look great!
http://www.jcpenney.com/wrinkle-free...wcZ53/cat.jump

[ftango4]

just get some golf shorts, golf shirts,some adidas. and a visor. What could be more biz casual than that? Unless you throw on some flip flops. Hedge fund trader of the year uni. But get alot of PGA logos on your shirts. Barclays, Net Jets, RBC, Titlelist, Scotty Cameron etc I mean shit it's kind of warm out here in the trenches. we ain no wearing no fing Dockers man. F dude. So 70's. Chicks wont dig that Docker or Haggar shit. just sayin. try it n see. lol guess it might be ok for Walmart greeters. Not sure,