Can anyone comment about the fit and quality of this trouser manufacter? Living in Colorado, this brand is not that well known.
Berle Trousers
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I've worn Berle trousers for the past 40 years. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, their products are Made in USA. They introduced their Charleston Khaki line several years ago which features traditional cotton khakis (Berle's answer to Bills I understand) as well as seersucker, poplin, etc; traditional Southern fabrics and colors.
I've always found their cut to be ample and comfortable. Quality is second to none in my opinion.
Dress pants are nice as well, although most of my recent purchases have been seersucker, cotton khakis, and a pair of madras shorts.
If you try them I think you will like this brand.
I've always found their cut to be ample and comfortable. Quality is second to none in my opinion.
Dress pants are nice as well, although most of my recent purchases have been seersucker, cotton khakis, and a pair of madras shorts.
If you try them I think you will like this brand.
I have a few pairs of Berle corduroys, and they are favorites of mine. The quality is outstanding in my opinion; I have had two pairs of these cords for nearly ten years and have only recently started to show signs of wear. They have full cut and an adequate rise, sort of like a 7/8 scale Bills M1.
Having said that, I've not had good luck with the Charleston Khakis. The poplins that I've tried have too short a rise and the cut isn't as full as I would like. Also, I like the weight of the Bills poplins over the Charleston Khakis, though I have no idea what the official weight is, in ounces.
Having said that, I've not had good luck with the Charleston Khakis. The poplins that I've tried have too short a rise and the cut isn't as full as I would like. Also, I like the weight of the Bills poplins over the Charleston Khakis, though I have no idea what the official weight is, in ounces.
I love the idea of Charleston khaki, I don't love the fit. But I do have a robust backside.
On the other hand, the Berle khakis I own fit me fine, what gives? They are also a treated pant and will stand up on their own, seriously.
I'd try more on but I don't typically do business with the men's store downtown that carries the brand.
Sticking with Bills,
Allen
On the other hand, the Berle khakis I own fit me fine, what gives? They are also a treated pant and will stand up on their own, seriously.
I'd try more on but I don't typically do business with the men's store downtown that carries the brand.
Sticking with Bills,
Allen
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Berle Seconds & Irregulars
As an aside, if your'e ever in the Asheville, NC area. World of Clothing ( www.worldofclothing.com ) in Hendersonville (south of Asheville) on I26 sometimes has had Berle seconds/irregulars at ridiculously low prices (under $15). You have to be familiar with the trouser construction/appearance/RN number with the label cut-out. Varying degrees of imperfection. Definitely a hit-or-miss situation, not a destination trip. Don't stop if hurried.
As an aside, if your'e ever in the Asheville, NC area. World of Clothing ( www.worldofclothing.com ) in Hendersonville (south of Asheville) on I26 sometimes has had Berle seconds/irregulars at ridiculously low prices (under $15). You have to be familiar with the trouser construction/appearance/RN number with the label cut-out. Varying degrees of imperfection. Definitely a hit-or-miss situation, not a destination trip. Don't stop if hurried.
I bought a pair as well, the flannels. I found the rise to be almost long enough, really tight in the thighs and pinched me in the crotch. I'm an average sized guy, just with slightly big legs. My tailor couldn't do much to help me. I'd like to find wool pants that fit like M1s (maybe if Bills would bring back the calvalry twills).LongWing said:
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I have grey wool trousers that I'd rate as "okay." Not a very nice hand, and just kind of "there."
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