[MovingForward]

Hi, I would like to get one of these linen trousers that goes best with the following pairs of shoes. They are on sale for 59.99 today only.

https://www.menswearhouse.com/hdn/deal-071618F?utm_source=cheetahmail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=pants-59-shopnow&utm_campaign=mw-20180716-181415762-summer-linen-editorial&smtrctid=ACLh7i#fcids=isInStoreResult:false||||sortby=1||currPage=1||positionY=572||edgeCaseFacets=type,fit,size,Color,Pattern,material

I live in a very hot area and I would like to wear it for dinner dates or when at a bar in the evening. I plan on wearing it with button down shirts and at times my only blazer (navy hopsack). I do not wear the blazer much though. My shirt colors are mostly shades of blue, white, and light colors. My body is low contrast so I may be better suited with a monochramatic (single color) look. These are the pants that I am considering. Which do you feel will go best with my wardrobe and what I intend to use it for?

My shoes:

Grey Linen Blend:

Taupe Stripe Linen Blend:

Brown 100% Linen:

Indigo Linen Blend: Since I do not wear my blazer much, I am considering this color.

 

[Canadian]

This might seem odd, but I also live in a hot part of the world. I avoid linen, opting for either cotton chinos or cotton blends because they're easier to take care of. I once had a pushy salesperson push two pair on me (she insisted they were on sale and I should buy two pair, the second pair being 50% off) and they both shrunk after the first use.

One trouble I have with linen pants is that they are fragile. I have linen suits, they look like a suit that's been worn a lot more than they actually have been.

 

[MovingForward]

Thanks for the reply. I'm leaning more towards this one now. It is a blend of 60% linen and 40% cotton. A reviewer states that they don't wrinkle like most linen. I really like how linen looks against brown suede. I may give these a try even though I was shooting for a darker color for evenings.

 

[215339]

This might seem odd, but I also live in a hot part of the world. I avoid linen, opting for either cotton chinos or cotton blends because they're easier to take care of. I once had a pushy salesperson push two pair on me (she insisted they were on sale and I should buy two pair, the second pair being 50% off) and they both shrunk after the first use.

One trouble I have with linen pants is that they are fragile. I have linen suits, they look like a suit that's been worn a lot more than they actually have been.

I can't say I agree with any of this. Everything shrinks after washing.

Linen is not fragile, it's quite tough as a fabric.

I'm wearing a pair of linen trousers as we speak. I don't press them, I wash and hang dry. They drape better than most of my cotton pants. They are thicker irish linen. They do wrinkle, but I'd say it looks rather elegantly rumply compared to my thinner cotton pants.

Not all linen is equal.

 

[215339]

The cream would work well with or without a navy blazer.

 

[MovingForward]

Thank you very much

 

[fiftyforfifty]

Thanks for the reply. I'm leaning more towards this one now. It is a blend of 60% linen and 40% cotton. A reviewer states that they don't wrinkle like most linen. I really like how linen looks against brown suede. I may give these a try even though I was shooting for a darker color for evenings.

This linen pant is excellent choice

 

[Dhaller]

No blazer: indigo, definitely.

Blazer: the cream number in the third post.

The cream linens would look great with a silk camp or tasteful aloha shirt (sorry, I'm living in Tori Richard shirts this summer, so they're on the brain). I zip down to Cancun & environs for three-day weekend pretty often, and my official uniform is cream linen trousers and a camp shirt or guayabera, but the indigo would be great for evening.

Actually, get both!

DH

 

[MovingForward]

No blazer: indigo, definitely.

Blazer: the cream number in the third post.

The cream linens would look great with a silk camp or tasteful aloha shirt (sorry, I'm living in Tori Richard shirts this summer, so they're on the brain). I zip down to Cancun & environs for three-day weekend pretty often, and my official uniform is cream linen trousers and a camp shirt or guayabera, but the indigo would be great for evening.

Actually, get both!

DH

Thanks, guayaberas are quite common where I live.

I had to order before midnight to take advantage of the sale, and I had ordered the cream linen. However, the indigo was my first choice before I realized that it wouldn't go with my blazer. Maybe I can catch it on another sale. I really liked the color as well and think it would pair nicely with my chocolate semi-brogues.

 

[Matt S]

Thanks, guayaberas are quite common where I live.

I had to order before midnight to take advantage of the sale, and I had ordered the cream linen. However, the indigo was my first choice before I realized that it wouldn't go with my blazer. Maybe I can catch it on another sale. I really liked the color as well and think it would pair nicely with my chocolate semi-brogues.

Cream goes with almost anything. I don't find any trouser colour to be more versatile, not even mid grey.

 

[medhat]

While I'm not one personally for the cream colored trousers, they are very sharp and would be my #1 for any brown-toned shoes/espadrilles/etc...

While it strikes me as amusingly fashion-forward nowadays (my, how things change), the brown trousers I like a lot, I think they would be unique but complimentary to a navy blazer, and it's a good look.

 

[London380sl]

I'm wearing a pair of linen trousers as we speak. I don't press them, I wash and hang dry. They drape better than most of my cotton pants. They are thicker irish linen. They do wrinkle, but I'd say it looks rather elegantly rumply compared to my thinner cotton pants.

Not all linen is equal.

This post made me smile. I remember discussing linen pants with my first boss and I mentioned the fact that they wrinkle like crazy. His reply was "Yes, but they are expensive wrinkles!".
Still remember that after 30 years and I still don't wear linen pants.

 

[215339]

This post made me smile. I remember discussing linen pants with my first boss and I mentioned the fact that they wrinkle like crazy. His reply was "Yes, but they are expensive wrinkles!".
Still remember that after 30 years and I still don't wear linen pants.

That reminds me of this post I found once. It's exaggerated, but I still found it funny.

https://www.magnificentbastard.com/features/linen-it-sucks/

Linen is definitely not for everyone.

 

[London380sl]

LOL. Love that post. It's about sums up my experience with linen!

Also loved the post "Top 10 Ways to Look Like a Total Toolbag"
https://www.magnificentbastard.com/features/toolbag/
Fortunately I'm guilty of only one - wearing a Tommy Bahama shirt

 

[215339]

LOL. Love that post. It's about sums up my experience with linen!

Also loved the post "Top 10 Ways to Look Like a Total Toolbag"
https://www.magnificentbastard.com/features/toolbag/
Fortunately I'm guilty of only one - wearing a Tommy Bahama shirt

I'm tempted to get those kind of shirts, they're definitely trendy lately.

I know I'd rarely wear them though which is what holds me back.

 

[JBierly]

Cream goes with almost anything. I don't find any trouser colour to be more versatile, not even mid grey.

For summer wear, it is a great color. The only downside is like white, it gets dirty fairly easily. But I greatly prefer it over white. I am not sure men should even wear white pants - but that probably is a topic for different thread!