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Fall Flannel

Posted by: on Oct 29, 2010 | 3 Comments

It’s official – Fall is here!  I couldn’t be more excited.  Arriving to campus every day a sweaty mess was getting really tiresome, and it feels like most of the days when it wasn’t scorching hot it was pouring instead.

Well now that’s all over, and the cool temperatures have arrived and look like they’re here to stay.  For me that means one very significant thing – my everyday, go-to trousers officially switched today from cotton to flannel.  I’m not really a denim guy, and instead opt for the soft comfort of a great pair of grey flannels, usually with a hefty turn-up at the bottom.  Just like denim they go with everything, look best a bit worn-in, and keep the chilly winds at bay.  Bring it on mother nature, I’m ready for winter.

3 Comments

  1. Phil
    October 29, 2010

    I find flannel trousers at brooks brothers and other retailers of similar caliber. I don't mind paying a hefty price occasionally but there must be some slightly less expense alternatives. Any suggestions? Also in insight into other fabric terminology surrounding flannel trousers would be helpful as my problem of not finding a wide available selection may be due to a lack of understanding and search terminology. If you have a post already covering such, point me in the right direction. Thanks!

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  2. Stephen Pulvirent
    November 1, 2010

    Phil

    Thanks for the comment and the interest.

    Brooks Brothers is probably the best source in St. Louis for that price or below. There are a few tailors in town who could make them for you, but they would run about $300 plus.

    I'll look into some clear definitions and terms and post them in a few days. I just want to double check and make sure I'm not giving you bad information!

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  3. Phil
    November 1, 2010

    I appreciate it. My questions fall mainly into clarification. Things such as: I notice that flannel dress trousers are made of 100% wool. SO does that mean that all 100% thousers are considered flannels? Or I see texturs similar to what the flannel looks like in pants that are 95% wool and 5% Cashmere. Is that flannel. Overall, the ins and outs of what makes flannel dress pants…well…Flannel. Might be a good post in general. But I am selfish as I know I would like to see it for my own information. :)

    I appreciate the reply and look forward to the info.

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