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#1 2013-12-08 09:01:03
- Oldfruit1
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totally impractical classic choices
I was browsing along Jermyn street yesterday afternoon before meeting a friend and was looking at some of the window displays .. it occurred to me, why are corduroy trousers promoted as a good country/sports wear trouser? Made of cotton, they don't wick away moisture particularly well, wear on the seat alarmingly quickly, leaving a shiny patch on your arse and collect dirt/fluff/assorted shit along the channels in the material.. what is the logic?
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#2 2013-12-08 09:05:16
- 4F Hepcat
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Re: totally impractical classic choices
Corduroy fabric goes through me like nails on a blackboard, and as you say, it wears out rather quick.
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#3 2013-12-08 09:48:58
- Goodyear welt
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Re: totally impractical classic choices
Corduroy and tweed, just sounds right. More of a country gentleman look than farm hand I feel.
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#4 2013-12-08 10:13:19
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#5 2013-12-08 10:17:53
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Re: totally impractical classic choices
^
HAHA.
I recall my parents owning a set of dark orange corduroy chairs in the '80s.
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#6 2013-12-08 10:43:40
- formby
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Re: totally impractical classic choices
I've never had a pair of cords wear on the arse, wear between the legs yes, but all my pants fail there.
I like cord, especially needle cord in dark colours for jackets. Wore one last night as it 'appens.
It does pick up lint though.
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#7 2013-12-08 11:29:29
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Re: totally impractical classic choices
As it goes I did see a pair of cords by Polo (I'll chew a bar of soap later, Cat) in the most fantastic green the other day. Really liked them but couldn't picture any thing in the wardrobe to wear with them.
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#8 2013-12-08 11:46:39
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I have a bordeaux pair and am getting another pair in the same color with side tabs rather than belt loops for ultimate louchitude. I wear them with whatever. They are like jeans now, not fussy or effete, just pants. Mens pants are in a color burst the moment and claret/bordeaux is relatively tame.
#9 2013-12-08 11:48:12
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#10 2013-12-08 11:58:48
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#11 2013-12-08 12:02:07
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#12 2013-12-08 12:08:19
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#13 2013-12-08 12:11:50
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#15 2013-12-10 13:46:57
- David Reeves
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Re: totally impractical classic choices
I have a pair in bright orange like a Sloan Wanker. Was thinking about doing some purple ones but I've maxed my clothing allowance this year, fine style..... I also wanted a camel top coat that was full cut.
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