I was told by a buisness associate today that "only bums wear chinos and khakis in Winter",which is something I have always done.When I asked him he he deemed appropriate,he said that "corduroy is the only option for casual pants",and we ended the conversation.As dumb as it is,it got me thinking,am I a bum for wearing chinos and khakis in the Winter?I dislike corduroy,and only wear blue jeans when in an environment wear it would be unwise to wear anything nicer,so khakis and chinos make up my weekend casual wear,excluding the Summer when I wear shorts (don't fault me on this,the humnidity here is rarely less than 100% in the Summer,so trousers are nearly unbearable) or linen slacks.So more or less my question is,does anyone else here wear khakis or chinos as casual wear in the Winter?
Chinos In Winter
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I was told by a buisness associate today that "only bums wear chinos and khakis in Winter",which is something I have always done.When I asked him he he deemed appropriate,he said that "corduroy is the only option for casual pants",and we ended the conversation.As dumb as it is,it got me thinking,am I a bum for wearing chinos and khakis in the Winter?I dislike corduroy,and only wear blue jeans when in an environment wear it would be unwise to wear anything nicer,so khakis and chinos make up my weekend casual wear,excluding the Summer when I wear shorts (don't fault me on this,the humnidity here is rarely less than 100% in the Summer,so trousers are nearly unbearable) or linen slacks.So more or less my question is,does anyone else here wear khakis or chinos as casual wear in the Winter?
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As stupid as this sounds,I cannot bring myself to wear moleskin trousers.I know they have nothing to do with actual moleskin,but it is just something I can't wear.
I tend to keep my chinos for spring-summer and early autumn. If I do wear chinos in the winter, it would only be around the house and if going to the local shops. I have three pairs, two are lighter and one dark; I suppose I could get away with the darker pair in the winter depending on what else I wear - if I wear chinos outside in the autumn, it will only be the darker pair.
I have a pair of cords but (in winter) most of the time it would jeans or trousers (cotton or blended). I prefer jeans or blended trousers to cotton trousers though, as they keep me warmer.
I have a pair of cords but (in winter) most of the time it would jeans or trousers (cotton or blended). I prefer jeans or blended trousers to cotton trousers though, as they keep me warmer.
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I am more than happy to say that I have over 20 pairs of wool trousers (excluding suit trousers),but wearing wool day after day gets a bit,well,irritating.
I have tan cotton trousers :icon_smile_big:
I prefer not to wear wool trousers for casual ocassions.
Get some cashmere/cashmere blend pants then... Much more comfortable if you're insinuating wool isn't?
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L.L. Bean makes chinos lined in flannel. They're perfect for cold weather.
I wear khakis/chinos year round.
I've never heard of the no chinos or khakis during winter "rule". Kind of funny the goofy rules some people attach to clothing.
Reminds me of the old "rule" of not wearing brown shoes after 6pm. Yeah right.
Makes me wonder if that old "no browns after 6pm rule" follows daylight savings time.
While were at it I wonder if his "no chinos in winter rule" starts the first day of winter or when the first snow hits.
Also does his rule include places that are warm year round like Arizona, Florida ect. or just states with 4 seasons like here in Minnesota?
Gee. So much to keep track of.
My simple advice is to wear what you want..it's appropriate.
Let your associate follow his rules and track those days on his calendar.
I've never heard of the no chinos or khakis during winter "rule". Kind of funny the goofy rules some people attach to clothing.
Reminds me of the old "rule" of not wearing brown shoes after 6pm. Yeah right.
Makes me wonder if that old "no browns after 6pm rule" follows daylight savings time.
While were at it I wonder if his "no chinos in winter rule" starts the first day of winter or when the first snow hits.
Also does his rule include places that are warm year round like Arizona, Florida ect. or just states with 4 seasons like here in Minnesota?
Gee. So much to keep track of.
My simple advice is to wear what you want..it's appropriate.
Let your associate follow his rules and track those days on his calendar.
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Your friend sounds precious. You can wear chinos in the winter.
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He isn't a friend,he's an associate from another department.I'll be sure to let him know he's precious though.:icon_smile_big:
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By irritating I meant monotonous.I wear wool and/or cashmere trousers during the work week,and need a break from all that animal hair.
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One doesn't need to understand everything you know. Ah the mysteries of
life! :icon_smile: And I don't feel the need to explain :devil: :icon_smile_wink:
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IIRC, chinos come from a warm weather army uniform. It would make sense if they were originally introduced to civilian attire as Spring and Summer pants, but I never heard that they they're incorrect for Fall and Winter. As a practical consideration, I'm not crazy about chinos for Winter because stains from dirty slush that are really noticeable on them.
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