I'm with Woofboxer, the JS's ones in the shop (may still be there) are perfect, no additional tailoring other than shortening required: high-waisted, flat front and tapered to the Ivy ideal.

Unlike the 1942 edition chinos from Buzz which require major surgical incisions, they're high-waisted alright, but extraordinarily baggy in keeping 100% to the original specification. My local town tailor is struggling to find a solution, but we shall see next weekend. I find with the Rickson gear it becomes addictive, despite the issues of keeping completely with the authentic specification which doesn't always translate perfectly into fit or longevity of zips.

Last edited by 4F Hepcat (2011-10-01 03:12:17)

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Gareth, did the Uniqlos work?

What is the perfect fit?

High rise , over 11 inches or more or less?

Cuff opening, 9 inches or 8 or something else?

Knee 10 inches?

Thigh?

A bit of science here instead of mysticism.

Before or after talking to you?

I would say that my JS chinos are pretty much my ideal, however I have a pair from russell street for about £70,in chiltern st I got the new ones for £140. Both seem pretty much identical, so is it the price of cotton, the higher rent, italy vs england or taking the piss?

I was careful, too, when Theo suggested that they were pretty snug. He advised to size up or I should try them. Gotta try them on. The LL Bean ones that Talk Ivy sugguested are roomy enough for well hung chaps like Jimbo and me.

I like both my old "dorky chinos" with their big pockets and "preacher cut" a la Bill's and the standard department store ones I got.

Just got a couple of decent ones from a forum member for about nothing. Made In Sri Lanka. Made In Germany, Italy or the UK or

Made in US will be harder.

O'Connells was an advice. Never tried them, but I trust the man. Probably as expensive as Bill's.

Dockers was another advice. I'd like to try them as well as I also trust the other advice. Probably way cheaper.

I reckon the O'Connell's will definitely be high enough, maybe not as tapered as RPR wants, while the Dockers are moderately tapered but maybe not as high rise as RPR wants...

My main appendage needs the 11" and 13" for comfort, so I'd say it's around 12" . Erect? Never measured it.

^Bugger! I forgot about those options before I bought the Buzz Rickson ones at an extortionate price.

I tried the Uniqlo olive chinos last week but for me the rise is too low.  The JS fit on the other hand is perfect if you can bite your lip and overlook the insane price - from that point of view it's a good thing that they are always out of stock.