I am thinking of getting some nice Olive five pocket cord's
Maybe Levi's any suggestions ?
I have always favored 505's but the rise really isn't there.
I've seen these from orvis http://m.orvis.co.uk/p/canyon-corduroy-trousers/8y14
Not exactly olive mind.
I can say with utmost confidence that I can offer zero help here.
John Boy thank Bud i may check them ,WM thanks for nothing.
If you can stand the trawling - I would look for vintage mate. I've had good luck with vintage Levi's recently and there are lots about.
Also, if you want cheapies Matalan (whisper it) do quite good 5-pocket cords in a Levi's stylee, with no branding on them. 100% cotton, quite a decent rise, slim fitting.
Did anybody try out the Matalan cords? And if so ,what were your thoughts?
They looked alright to me - but unfortunately only went down to a 32 waist, which is too big for me. If they'd had a 30, I'd have given them a whirl.
http://www.oipolloi.com/lee-brooklyn-straight-cords-coffee-bean bit low rise?
Be guided by Oi Polloi measurements at your peril!
Scored a pair these LVC Gull Grey Cords on the bay - an inch wide in the waist but a belt will fix that.
Anyway if you are after a pair of 5 pockets, these have a 12" rise and a 7" hem so for me are the spot on cords.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Levis-Vintage-Clothing-Sta-Prest-Corduroy-Jeans-Dark-Gull-RRP-145-/371183780789?pt=UK_Men_s_Trousers&var=&hash=item566c4703b5
Last edited by Tomiskinky (2014-12-22 03:58:00)
Mr. Kinky, do you find that the measured waist corresponds to the tag size on these or is there the usual 1-2" difference?
Hi tomiskinky, what are the measurements on those lvc cords please? Vanity or tts? Thanks!
^^^ Definitely size down - they are definitely 1-2" on the generous side on mine. Surprisingly good rise of ~13" and tapered and short fit.
edit: I went for 33x34 - I fear I am fatter than Tom above...
Last edited by colin (2014-12-29 13:57:34)
Yup, I got a 32 needed an inch smaller - but I got mine off eBay and not the link I posted. So couldn't swap them for the smaller size.
http://usastore.westleyrichards.com/the-real-mccoy-s-joe-mccoy-lot-916-corduroy-brown
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And an absolute steal at $261. Holy heck!
Is that the place in the arcade next to Rackhams? If so, never thought of it as my first port of call for a pair of cords ... Talking of Rackhams (House of Fraser) - they've got some nice Levi style cords in a sort of light chocolate-(ish) Brown - in the sale reduced from £55 - hope that helps?
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