I have lined and unlined wool pants, and I like them all.

Short and stout/heavyweight busdriver in Bergen, Norway. My favorite clothes are polywool trousers.

 

In dry weather, unlined wool can cling to the thighs badly due to static electricity. Lining, of course, helps prevent this, thus allowing the trousers to hang more attractively.

 

Lined

 

I prefer unlined.

 

I have both, but I don't think it really matters. I suppose the lining helps keep you warmer in winter - but in this day and age when interiors are kept so warm to begin with that may not be such a good thing after all. I like the idea of lining white summer pants though.
Cheers

 

Martin Margiela makes unlined wool trousers.

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quote:Originally posted by Tomasso

quote:Originally posted by Baby Chickpea

Only brand that I know of that make unlined pants as part of the suit were Gianni Versace Couture

Try Oxxford.

Alas, not available in Australia. We only have the uber-cheap "Oxford" brand.

Danny, Sydney

 

Unlined.

 

quote:Originally posted by Baby Chickpea

Only brand that I know of that make unlined pants as part of the suit were Gianni Versace Couture

Try Oxxford.

 

A lining in white summer trousers prevents unwanted exhibitionism.


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Fortuna elegantes adiuvit.

 

quote:Originally posted by vwguy

Lined pants feel a lot better than unlined wool pants against your skin. Maybe I'm just a sensitive guy though

Brian

Disagree - much prefer unlined against my thighs, especially when your suits are super soft wools. Other advantage is that pant drape seems more natural and flowing. No tension between lining and exterior fabric. Disdavantage? unlined dont last as long.

Only brand that I know of that make unlined pants as part of the suit were Gianni Versace Couture (Inco-made = Zegna). I say "were" because a recent suit bought from GVC was lined!!!! [}]

Danny, Sydney

 

I always liked the unlined wool slacks I got years ago, but today I can only get lined it seems, at least most are. I don't know why the insist on lining gabs though, makes no sense to me, as the whole point is for a cool pair of summer weight pants.

guit

 

Lined pants feel a lot better than unlined wool pants against your skin. Maybe I'm just a sensitive guy though

Brian