You are not logged in.
#1 2015-01-30 07:49:02
- Tommy
- Member
- Posts: 1753
How dark can a pair of slacks go?
I'm wondering just how dark can a pair of slacks go, I've a green hopsack HSM and flannels just seem to be too heavy in my eyes, I've a pair of darkish navy one's but I'm thinking while a really dark charcoal one's would be better than black? I have seen some pictures from talk ivy of kids in what look like black 5 pockets and maybe slacks like Levi's Spikes and that's maybe the era I'm more interested in, but I'm looking for something that can be worn formally as much as anything.
#2 2015-01-30 08:05:25
- Worried Man
- Member
- From: Davebrubeckistan
- Posts: 15988
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Dark charcoal or black worsted trousers would probably pair nicely with the hopsack. Same would look good with a grey herringbone as well.
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#3 2015-01-30 08:27:34
- woofboxer
- Devil's Ivy Advocate
- From: The Lost County of Middlesex
- Posts: 7959
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Apart from shoes and belts, I don't own any black clothing, I find it too stark. Charcoal grey is alright though. At present I want some navy blue wool trousers.
'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'.
John Simons
Achievements: banned from the Ivy Style FB Group
#4 2015-01-30 08:35:07
- Harpo
- The Best In The West
- From: West Wales
- Posts: 3394
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
The answer is none more black.
Randy lower-class trifler
#5 2015-01-30 08:46:49
- Oliver
- Member
- From: San Francisco
- Posts: 6321
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Black is a necessary color for seersucker summer nights.
#6 2015-01-30 08:52:12
- Worried Man
- Member
- From: Davebrubeckistan
- Posts: 15988
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#7 2015-01-30 09:10:32
- Harpo
- The Best In The West
- From: West Wales
- Posts: 3394
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
What's wrong with being sexy?
Randy lower-class trifler
#8 2015-01-30 09:12:04
- Worried Man
- Member
- From: Davebrubeckistan
- Posts: 15988
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
STDs?
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#9 2015-01-30 09:46:07
- stanshall
- Member
- From: Gilligan's Island
- Posts: 12991
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Black slacks for rockabilly cats ......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjDHW3p35_w
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#10 2015-01-30 09:53:59
- 4F Hepcat
- THE Cat
- Posts: 14333
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Black shoes, pants and belts, watch straps too, hell, Shurons as well....black shirts, a definite no-go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu6MDdxBork
Vibe-Rations in Spectra-Sonic-Sound
#11 2015-01-30 11:29:48
- Tommy
- Member
- Posts: 1753
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Last edited by Tommy (2015-01-30 14:19:02)
#12 2015-01-30 11:36:30
- Tomiskinky
- Member
- Posts: 3231
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Dark grey /charcoal - not into black either.
#13 2015-01-30 12:06:16
- Bop
- Member
- Posts: 7661
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Im not into black but sometimes you need it...going back to the thread about tonality...each hue plays out against black differently and you'll find some shades actually are too dark to sit against black where some hues' shades actually work. Go by your eye to judge it but ultimately if something is very dark it wont work with black if it's a deep jewel like colour like racing green or ruby red it will Work
Last edited by Bop (2015-01-30 12:07:11)
#14 2015-01-30 12:17:39
- Worried Man
- Member
- From: Davebrubeckistan
- Posts: 15988
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
I don't own any black pants myself, but I think I can see myself in a grey herringbone, white shirt, black pants, black shoes. Stark, to be sure, but quite Hitman.
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#15 2015-01-30 16:18:59
- Jivy
- Member
- From: North Carolina, USA
- Posts: 165
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Black cords look cool. Honestly, I don't mind black for pants. Charcoal may be a better option though.
#17 2015-02-05 02:11:22
- woofboxer
- Devil's Ivy Advocate
- From: The Lost County of Middlesex
- Posts: 7959
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
^ very nice Oliver. If only O'Connells could open a branch in Staines. Actually I don't think my bank manager would like it much.
'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'.
John Simons
Achievements: banned from the Ivy Style FB Group
#18 2015-03-23 17:36:28
- Tommy
- Member
- Posts: 1753
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
Been looking through old threads and about on ebay/ etsy, but nothing has really come up. I've got a budget of possibly up to about £100, any recommendations?
#19 2015-03-23 21:11:18
- Worried Man
- Member
- From: Davebrubeckistan
- Posts: 15988
Re: How dark can a pair of slacks go?
You looked at Lands' End?
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955