Indy pants on the cheap

[car96]

After having exhausted practically every Army Surplus outlet in Houston (well a couple spots...Houston's a pretty big place) and having no luck finding some replica / make do trousers....I went the cheap and happy route and found some at Wal Mart. Yep, Wal Mart. Hey, they got some great John Wayne movies on sale right now and some other Turner Classic Movies at great prices too.

I found some Wrangler brand dress pants with pleats at Wal Mart for about $22. They have some flat fronts too that I might have to go back and get seeing as how they would be good for the classroom.

They are not Timber Creek, least I don't think, as the thread from some 10 years ago on here spotlights but I think they are the the most recent version, I guess. They are in the "Bark" color that you could find on Wrangler's website as Timber Creek. No where on these that I bought do they say Timber Creek, but they do have a somewhat "green / olive" hue to them. I tried them on with my Coyle's (Todd's Costume) shirt and it's looks ok. It doesn't suit my anal taste for the long haul of my "costume", but for now, it'll due.

They do have a slight "stretch" waist & the label's say will advance 2 waist sizes. I felt my regular size of 38's were a little bit loose in the waist and the crotchal region, so I opted for the 36's-plus the length was way to long at 32 inches. I also went for a 29 inseam instead of my usual 32's. The 32's length in these pants drug under my heels and once home with the original Indy Boots Alden 403's, they fit just perfect....no Millitary hem here, sorry.

[zmarty]

I know its a little too late, but try Col. Bubbies in Galveston. They have Indy pants (zipper-fly; not button) of all sizes. The best part is, they are still fresh from hemming; perfect for a tailored fit.

[car96]

That looks like a sweet place. Now I got a mission for this weekend.

[ThrowMeTheWhip]

Just get the LLBean Chinos next time they go on sale.

[car96]

Went to Col Buppies today, man that place has stuff stacked all over the place and you have to dig all around the shelves and boxes as the guys they had working didn't know anything.

I found some close enough pants, no pleats and too khaki color.

Found a holster that Iay be able to use as part of the Indy look.

They didnt have any canvass bags that were close enough to the look, but they
Had a ton of bags.

[indywannabbe]

Aug 13, 2013 18:22:23 GMT -5 ThrowMeTheWhip said:

Just get the LLBean Chinos next time they go on sale.

When do they go on sale then, and how much would they then cost do you think?

Do they go on sale so they can sell all the old stock and then remake it slightly differently?

[ThrowMeTheWhip]

LLBean runs sales during the holidays, etc. Just keep checking RetailMeNot. Pretty sure I got mine for $30. Though it's been a few years.

[ThrowMeTheWhip]

They're on sale right now for $54:

www.llbean.com/llb/shop/69827?feat=6719-GN2&page=wrinkle-resistant-dress-chinos-standard-fit-pleated

You want the Dark Khaki.

[ThrowMeTheWhip]

Also, get them unfinished and have a seamstress put in the military hem.

[indywannabbe]

Those arent traditional fit and high waisted like Indys are they it seems?

Are the fittings accurate, I am 31 waist. I bought lands end and measured the waist it was 34 when I ordered the 31, so it fitted real baggy.
They are at the tailors right now to get the waist down a bit, or rather a lot.

[ThrowMeTheWhip]

Here's what they look like. Though I'm wearing the Hidden Comfort version:

[zmarty]

For next time friend, look by the helmets. Go in the main entrance then take a left; go all the way down and you'll run right into them. Look to your left; there should be a shelf with some WW1 era doughboy helmets. The pants should be right under those to the right. Pick me up a pair of 30" waist.

[indywannabbe]

Man, ive gone crazy, ive just bought 2 pairs of LLbeans, and I don't really need that many, Ive already got wested pants.
But I bought both the standard and the natural fit for a bit of variety.

Shipping took the price up, I hope I don't have to pay customs.?

But I didn't bother with the military hem, no one notices that detail. Just as long as they are the right length. Did Indy have a full break in his pants?

[ThrowMeTheWhip]

I do believe so, on the full break question.

[indywannabbe]

Wonderful. My wested haven't got a break so may need to get them lengthened ever so slightly, maybe an inch.
But hopefully the LL bean will be correct length with a full break.

[indywannabbe]

LL beans chinos are a bit big in the waist. I ordered 31 waist, but I did the buttons of the chinos up and measured the chinos and the waist comes in at about 33inches.
So a bit baggy.
I think I prefer the standard fit to the natural fit though, I bought both.

[anindyjones]

Those Wranglers car96 spoke of are actually a very good 'close enough' Indy pant. The Taupe color even has that very slight pinkish hue that's consistent with the real thing. They even have pleats and a very comfy stretchy waste. Best of all of course is the $19.95 price tag.