Why is it that most off-the-peg trousers are total pants? They are the one area where I feel that I haven't been able to find the perfect fit since I started my search for style on this blog. Shirts, jackets, suits, socks: all fit fine. And, of course, bespoke and made-to-measure trousers. But off-the-peg trousers or chinos are often not quite right. Too fitting around the calf, nearly always too low in the waist (why? most shirts are too short, so how are we meant to keep them tucked in?), shapeless, too long, too short and so often too tight. If they do fit well, they can be eyewateringly expensive. I recently came across an exception at Savile Row Company.
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| Available in classic and slim fit in navy and brown |
I was given a pair of chinos by Savile Row Company. Based in Savile Row, the company has been family-owned since 1938. They sell a range of formal and smart-casual clothing as well as made to measure shirts online. As for the trousers, although inexpensive they fitted well, avoiding many of the shortcomings I've identified.
I selected a pair with a flat front and a slim, but not tight, fit. Ostensibly non-iron, I haven't tested that claim yet, but the cloth is more robust than many chinos, so at £40 a pair (£70 for two). Several readers have asked me to mention more affordable clothes from time to time and I'm glad to have found something here that is good value. Savile Row Company.
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