H&M 'Sliq' for a slimmer jean (caveat: rise may be too low for anyone above average height but it works for me).

Smedley knitwear is cut on the slim side of course, try a Guernsey for a more utilitarian knit.

Flat front chinos:

- On the bargain end we have the oft mentioned Uniqlo Vintage Chinos of previous seasons, let's hope they offer them again soon. These sit on the hips and have a great slender fit. Some might like to have them tapered (I know Jesmond does).

- On the high end I'd like to mention Incotex. This Italian brand does the most fantastic slim flat fronts, I just managed to score a second pair of their "Comfort Chinos" for cheap. I can't seem to find these pants online, but they deserve a mention if you're looking for some slim chinos in the lushest cotton twill.

Carhartt Traditional Fit jeans have a nice trim fit, esp. in the seat, and are high-waisted.  Also, one of the best-made jeans around.

ralph lauren "custom fit" shirts.
some don't ilke ralph lauren 'cause of the logo...i like it.

Fred Perry Made in Portugal chinos. They sit on the hips and taper to 16" leg opening.

Fred Perry Made in Portugal or England and Aertex short sleeve BDs. 3 buttons collar, sewn-in full box pleat in the back, cuffed sleeves with notch detail. Slim fitting without being too tight. No darts also.

I know, too much FP, but there is this shop here that has past seasons on semi-permanent clearence, so...

Last edited by Mr. Eclectic (2009-03-18 11:17:14)

^ www.aeroleatherclothing.com is in the UK and a tad cheaper even.

for shirts, I really like the buttondowns that Jump the Gun are making

Fit is definitely slim, but better proportioned than similar from FP and BS.  same details (3rd neck, back pleat, sleeve cuff button etc).  Their collars are much better than FP/BS as well, with a pretty decent roll.  Price is cheap enough at 40GBP

I have about 10 shirts from them and make great daily wear.

http://www.jumpthegun.co.uk/shop/Product/Index/24

+1 on Aertex, they also fit nicely and make a good alternative to FP/BS

Last edited by Get Smart (2009-03-18 11:55:49)

/\ Thanks 66, they are something else!

Get Smart have you had any of those Sta-pres from Jump The Gun, if so what do you think of them???

I have two pieces of clothing that some may sneer at because of their source but to me they are my best fitting garments, and they are both extremely good quality for the price and considering the slip of both brands.

1. LE Hyde Park Oxford: Tailored Fit- The only "slim fit" oxford I have ever worn that had enough room in the shoulder. This may or may not be a problem for some but guys with big shoulders and small waist they can't be beat. Beefy Fabric is amazing for the price.

2. LL Bean Year Round Wool Pants: Classic Fit: These trousers for some reason just look a lot sharper than my wool gabs from Brooks and Press. Not positive why though I suspect its the fit. Enough room in the thigh without being baggy at all.

Robert

Just recently I've bought a definitely high end but probably also the best pair of slimfitting chinos I've ever owned in an extremely lightweight thus comfy material, by John Varvatos

Last edited by Alex Roest (2009-03-18 16:31:19)

I am currently developing a bad case of "smurfitis".

I just washed some new 1955 Levi's vintage numbers to get rid of the rawness, and now I'm wearing them wet. I'm sitting on an old dark towel, in an old navy shirt, my hands all blue from the indigo loss. My legs are probably all blue as well by now.

The 1955s are not as slim as the 1947s so here's what I did.
Took someone's advice and ordered some downsized 1955s in a waist 32 (instead of the 34 on my 1947s). I'm pretty pleased, both pairs are a very similar fit now. There is some difference in the layout of the back pockets but that's about it.

Last edited by 1966 (2009-03-19 04:50:16)