Durable dress pants?

Kozhutki on 10/10/2019 - 07:41
Last edited 10/10/2019 - 08:07

So I'm after recommendations (if any) of some durable [black] dress pants. I've been buying pants from Kmart/Target but the stitching doesn't last that long, I've also purchased more expensive pants but I run into the same issue, I gather this is because they're not really made for what I do.

I have a fairly active job where I'm bending/crouching down often so I'm wondering if anyone's aware of some better quality pants that will be able to deal with active movement. Black jeans are also a potential but I feel like they'd be worse for me.

Price isn't a huge issue if the quality is good but nothing too extreme.

Thanks in advance if anyone has any insight!

I am a male with a 34-36 waist (if this info is useful)

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  • try2bhelpful on 10/10/2019 - 07:53
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    male/female/other?

    • Kozhutki on 10/10/2019 - 08:03

      male, sorry I should have added that.

  • nubix on 10/10/2019 - 07:55
    +1

    If your workplace isn't very formal like mine, give hiking pants a go.

    I've been rotating 2 pairs from Kathmandu for years (probably about $50 a pair on sale), looks comparable to chinos, but more comfortable, durable and water resistant.

    • Kozhutki on 10/10/2019 - 08:07

      It is fairly formal but I might be able to skirt around it with pants that look similar to dress pants. I may have to look into chinos/khakis without any of the side/leg pockets

  • John Kimble on 10/10/2019 - 08:10

    Why would black jeans be worse? Aren't they usually double stitched?

    • Kozhutki on 10/10/2019 - 08:26
      +1

      You're right I just feel like they'd be tight around the goods when you crouch down.

      I could be wrong of course, I don't wear jeans often, especially in a work environment.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/10/2019 - 10:49
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    Suggest looking for fabric that has elastine to allow for stretch.

  • grumps on 10/10/2019 - 11:38
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    go to a tradies workwear shop

  • Randxyz123 on 10/10/2019 - 11:49

    Could you get away with chinos instead of slacks?

    What sort of work do you do ?

  • try2bhelpful on 10/10/2019 - 12:50
    +1

    I would also say look at stores like Kathmandu, MacPac, Patagonia, etc. sometimes they have more formal looking pants and they wear very well.

    https://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/clothing/pants-and-shorts/…

    • Kozhutki on 10/10/2019 - 12:57

      great suggestion, i will take it on board. thank you :)

  • PugHugger on 10/10/2019 - 13:26
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    If you are willing to spend the money lululemon's Commission or ABC pants will likely work also. They are stretchy, look professional enough for most workplaces and lululemon I have found excellent on the one occasion something didn't stand the test of time.

    • Kozhutki on 10/10/2019 - 13:42

      thank you for the recommendation, haven't heard of the brand before but they look right up my alley.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/10/2019 - 13:56
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    Good reviews online for Saba dress chino

    VIPs receive 10% off full-price styles and they regularly hold sales of at least 20% off

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