Lululemon ABC pants questions
Hi, I’m looking to expand my pants selection from jeans/sweatpants and it looks like LLL ABC pants are highly recommended, but I have zero fashion sense so wanted to make sure I’m getting the right ones.
1. Fabric—is one specifically recommended or standard? (warpstreme, wovenair, stretch cotton versatwill, smooth twill, utilitech)
2. Fit—stick with classic over slim, right?
3. Type—“trouser” or “5-pocket pant”? I assume both are valid depending on circumstances, but is one typically implied when people recommend ABC pants?
4. Color—does the Basic Bastard suggestion of khaki/caramel/olive for chinos also apply?
5. Formality—are they too casual to wear in a workplace where everyone wears jeans, or are they about on par with jeans? I’d be wearing them with a pique or performance polo and black Vans classics.
6. Like New—has anyone purchased from LLL’s Like New trade-in program? It’s a bit cheaper than sale prices but I’m wary since it doesn’t list the fabric or type (trouser/5 pocket) for a lot of the listings, which makes it seem more like eBay than a clearance sale.
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1. i don't really recommend getting these pants at all
2. yes slim fit isn't in fashion any more
3. see 1
4. see 1
5. they are on par with jeans (actually probably a step above, will pass in any business casual context whereas jeans won't)
6. n/a
even the classic fit looks pretty slim to my eye and not, in my opinion, all that stylish
my rec instead is the giant fit chinos btw https://www.jcrew.com/m/mens/categories/clothing/pants-and-chinos/chino/MP852
im with pinkkea on everything above but really even the ABC classic fit reads as very slim today
The jcrew classic chino would also be better than the abc pants, if the giant fit is too wide for your preferences
J.Crew
Classic chino pant
Shop for the Classic chino pant for men. Find the best selection of men mens-categories-clothing-pants-and-chinos-chino available in-stores and on line.
oh I hadnt seen these before
https://bronsonshop.com/products/1930s-ivy-style-two-pleated-chino-trousers
sadly there arent a ton of colors in these but they are bomb
gramicci pants in the more straight cut is another good option
and if you dont mind buying used, there are lots of Polo Ralph Lauren Andrew Pants
https://bronsonshop.com/collections/pants-trousers/products/non-stock-og-107-fatigue-utility-pants-baker-pants
also fatigue pants in this style/color are nice
they are widely available new and used across a ton of brands from real milsurp to cheap ones like the link to fancy designer ones with extra nice fabrics
Thanks for all the recommendations! I’m leaning a bit towards the J crew classic chinos but might wait for them to go on sale
if you feel like getting creative or branching out a bit, there is lots of good inspo around here in #waywt and #inspiration
🙂
and feel free to ask if you have any more qs
Man my style is so shit that I am absolutely NOT trying to get creative lol, just trying to stick with basics for now
how do you think you get better? natural talent? haha
starts with looking at other fashionable people and figuring out what you like 🙂
also
Should've mentioned these are usually excluded from sales. They currently have a 40% sidewide
Ahh yeah I was looking through that too, sad to hear the classic chinos will probably be excluded from future sales
there are certain high volume items that they know sell regardless (these, linen shirts, giant fit, etc)
I did find these in my size for $24, thoughts?
https://www.jcrew.com/m/mens/categories/clothing/denim/straight/MP851?display=sale&fit=Straight&colorProductCode=AZ962&isFromSale=true&colorCode=WZ2335
J.Crew
770™ Straight-fit garment-dyed five-pocket pant
Shop for the 770™ Straight-fit garment-dyed five-pocket pant for men. Find the best selection of men mens-categories-clothing-denim-straight available in-stores and on line.
Even the straight fit looks pretty slim too though
these are too slim
minimum leg opening you should look for is like 16 or 17"
some of us go way wider than that too
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1117803378521673768/1363250399964037300
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1117803378521673768/1338564793493098607
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1117803378521673768/1260372764850917391
Oh those are WIDE wide lmao
Fit aside, the 770 is also meh for what it is. I'd rather go with spier and Mackay for a slim-straight chino at that price point.