Dressy Outdoors Pants

[BrooklineBiker]

Hi everyone,
I live in New England and often walk to and from my office job in my dress work clothes. During the winter, these walks can be quite frigid and wet. I am seeking some warm for winter dress pants that dry quickly and will hold up through many years of abuse. Something made with synthetic material would be great. I have bought LL Bean Mens Dress Chinos in the past. See http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63019?feat=Dress%20Pants-SR0&page=wrinkle-resistant-dress-chinos-natural-fit-hidden-comfort-pleated. However, they aren’t that warm and cost $70 per pair. Can anyone offer recommendations?

[APowers]

Maybe find some synthetic-material slacks-looking pants, and then line them with fleece? Shouldn't be too difficult of a sewing project, I wouldn't think....

[Exhale]

I put rain pants over my work pants and then remove the rain pants when I get to work. However, I live in Seattle (much warmer than New England). A colleague leaves his work pants on hanger at work and wears non-dressy walking pants to and from the office.

[lizzzi]

Long underwear?

[Flash445]

I know companies make synthetic pants for playing golf in that may be dressy enough for work. They dry quickly but they are usually breathable. You could layer with a moisture wicking, warm, and windproof base layer to make up for the breathability of the pants.

[BrooklineBiker]

I put rain pants over my work pants and then remove the rain pants when I get to work. However, I live in Seattle (much warmer than New England). A colleague leaves his work pants on hanger at work and wears non-dressy walking pants to and from the office.

Hi Exhale, Thank you. That is an interesting approach. I would like to avoid changing. Sometimes I am walking right into meetings and do not have time to change.

[BrooklineBiker]

I know companies make synthetic pants for playing golf in that may be dressy enough for work. They dry quickly but they are usually breathable. You could layer with a moisture wicking, warm, and windproof base layer to make up for the breathability of the pants.

Hi Flash,
Thanks. Are there brands or retailers you recommend with good prices? (I want to avoid looking like Rodney Dangerfield in Caddyshack).

[ArtieStrongestInTheWorld]

Tactical pants may be a good option.  They're super tough, water resistant, and dress up pretty nice.  Downside is they're a bit pricey (but will last a long time).

5.11 and Tru-spec are good brands, if you're interested.


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[alice76]

My brother owns an outdoor store, and he sells a brand called Mountain khakis. They're not cheap ($75-100), but they are warm, very durable, and nice enough to wear to work.

[BrooklineBiker]

My brother owns an outdoor store, and he sells a brand called Mountain khakis. They're not cheap ($75-100), but they are warm, very durable, and nice enough to wear to work.

Great tip. Thanks!

[BrooklineBiker]

Tactical pants may be a good option.  They're super tough, water resistant, and dress up pretty nice.  Downside is they're a bit pricey (but will last a long time).
5.11 and Tru-spec are good brands, if you're interested.
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Thanks Artie. I will check these out.

[GizmoTX]

Check out Bluff Works online. DH & DS really like them. Tactical fabric, nice dressy cut, wash & wear with no ironing.

[BrooklineBiker]

Check out Bluff Works online. DH & DS really like them. Tactical fabric, nice dressy cut, wash & wear with no ironing.

Wow! Thank you Gizmo and all of you who have responded. This forum is a true community.

[Mr. Frugalwoods]

Hello from the other side of the Charles!

I have a pair of pull-over rain pants that I wear when I don't want to get my work pants all wet:

http://www.campmor.com/sierra-designs-microlight-2-pants-30-5-men-39-s.shtml

Super cheap, super lightweight.  I've had them for a couple of years and they still repel the rain/snow/slush just fine.  They aren't an amazing paragon of workmanship... but for $25 I think they're a deal.