What trousers should I wear

3shirts
3shirts Posts: 294 Member
edited January 1 in Chit-Chat
Hi, bit of a weird question I suppose but I am trying to change my 'look' a bit and be generally smarter. I have bought a couple of smart casual jackets and shirts but I tend to just wear jeans a lot. I am a little concerned about looking like Clarkson if I wear a black jacket with jeans and a shirt.

Any advice?

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  • gusnjay
    gusnjay Posts: 26 Member
    Wool.
  • SeaRunner26
    SeaRunner26 Posts: 5,143 Member
    Khakis are alway a realiable choice. Dress em up, dress em down.
  • mommy2AR
    mommy2AR Posts: 2,796 Member
    Khakis are alway a realiable choice. Dress em up, dress em down.

    agreed, usually a decent choice :)
  • zealousmissjj_wechange
    zealousmissjj_wechange Posts: 445
    How about combining your shirt and jacket with a nice scarf? I think it makes all the difference. And I prefer a greyer shade of blue on jeans. Love jeans that fit; not too baggy but to skinny jeans either. A nice white V-neck shirt always scores points for me :). I love the basic/casual look. I'm NOT a fan of khaki's...

    If you have Pinterest; there's so much inspiration on there!!
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I think the question came from a male, so I'm not sure that scarves and V-necked shirts will do much for him!

    Jeans and jacket, as you say, can look very "Clarkson" (That's Jeeremy, a rather loud-mouthed and badly dressed TV presenter, for those unfamiliar with him)

    But chinos or other smart trousers will look great with a jacket! At the very least, avoid the old-school blue denim jeans. Go for black if you can.
  • zealousmissjj_wechange
    zealousmissjj_wechange Posts: 445
    I think the question came from a male, so I'm not sure that scarves and V-necked shirts will do much for him!

    Since when do guys not wear scarves and V-necks??

    White v-neck shirt, blue jeans and jacket. Seems pretty masculine to me!
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    Guy with scarf and jacket. No boobies to be seen.
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    I know what I'm talking about ;)

    PS: I don't care much about these scarves, but you get the point!
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    Hi, bit of a weird question I suppose but I am trying to change my 'look' a bit and be generally smarter. I have bought a couple of smart casual jackets and shirts but I tend to just wear jeans a lot. I am a little concerned about looking like Clarkson if I wear a black jacket with jeans and a shirt.

    Any advice?

    pics are required.

    personally i love a guy in well fitted jeans (not too big or baggy), a nice shirt, open collar, a good belt and a jacket to pull it together. this is the way the general italian dresses and they look amazing!
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    I think the question came from a male, so I'm not sure that scarves and V-necked shirts will do much for him!

    Since when do guys not wear scarves and V-necks??

    White v-neck shirt, blue jeans and jacket. Seems pretty masculine to me!
    203154633160767474_d2QteRMR_c.jpg

    Guy with scarf and jacket. No boobies to be seen.
    209487820137170582_QFJJCH0Y_c.jpg
    160511174190216015_CQ23C46K_c.jpg

    I know what I'm talking about ;)

    PS: I don't care much about these scarves, but you get the point!

    thats a great suggestion miss! scarves are awesome and stylish. men should definitely wear them
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    Tweed. Men should almost always wear tweed. Unless on safari when linen is appropriate.

    http://www.thedandyproject.com/2008/12/meet-jeeves-wooster-my-newest-style-idols.html/
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    just go to GAP and observe without coming off as too creepy...
  • AlbaAngel25
    AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
    love that look zealous!!

    Totally my kinda style of boyyy ;)
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Good to see there's another man in this community who likes to dress well!!!

    http://hamadirfan.hubpages.com/hub/Types-Of-Pants

    That should get you started!

    To add: From Chap Magazine's "A Gentleman's Ten Commandments," written by Gustav Temple:

    4 THOU SHALT NEVER, EVER, WEAR PANTALOONS DE NIMES. When you have progressed beyond fondling girls in the back seats of cinemas, you can stop wearing jeans. Wear fabrics appropriate to your age, and, who knows, you might even get a quick fumble in your box at the opera.
  • EmilyRanae22
    EmilyRanae22 Posts: 506 Member
    From time to time I like the jeans and a jacket look but yes, it can be a bit overly casual. I'm NOT a fan of khakis with dark jackets unless it's a sweater under the jacket rather than a button up shirt. It just looks too much like something my dad or grandpa would wear :laugh: Sorry I'm mostly just good at describing what I don't like more than what I do like....I look at something and say "oh I like that" if I don't like it then it sticks in my head (like the khaki's with a dark jacket:noway:
  • wanda9501
    wanda9501 Posts: 114
    If you love your jeans, keep them but change the style and color. I nice pair of black demin jean looks nice and that can help you ease into your new look effortlessly!
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    an interesting resource for the sartorially motivated chap:

    http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/category/clothing/style-tips
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    When we say "shirts" do we mean Tshirts? (Cos yes V necked can look good, depending) Or button up the front style? (Again, I dont think I've seen V necked button up shirts for men, but hey, anything goes!)

    Scarves? Like a cravat? Or a thick woolly Dr Who style one?
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    To add: From Chap Magazine's "A Gentleman's Ten Commandments," written by Gustav Temple:

    4 THOU SHALT NEVER, EVER, WEAR PANTALOONS DE NIMES. When you have progressed beyond fondling girls in the back seats of cinemas, you can stop wearing jeans. Wear fabrics appropriate to your age, and, who knows, you might even get a quick fumble in your box at the opera.

    Ha! Good old Gustav. Turned up to an Adam Ant gig in a tweed suit and a fedora. gotta love him. :-)
  • bestbassist
    bestbassist Posts: 177 Member
    Black dress pants with black t shirts works for casual. Most dress pants are more comfortable than jeans anyhow. Get a nice black or brown leather Nemesis watch to "accessorize" and maybe a leather sport coat.
  • EmilyRanae22
    EmilyRanae22 Posts: 506 Member
    Black dress pants with black t shirts works for casual. Most dress pants are more comfortable than jeans anyhow. Get a nice black or brown leather Nemesis watch to "accessorize" and maybe a leather sport coat.
    THIS
  • HMD7703
    HMD7703 Posts: 761 Member
    Make the full jump into suits.
    Trust me
    :love:

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