Pictured above: grey flannel trousers from eHaberdasher.
Check out my 2020/2021 update: Flannel Trousers under $159.
Four Mid-Grey Trousers for under $150, published in 2014, is one of my perennially popular posts. Sadly, as Pete at Put This On once observed, expensive things aren’t getting any cheaper. While there are still many options out there for grey flannel wool trousers, most weigh in at over $200. None of the pants in the 2014 post are available anymore. Nor are any of the five options in a follow-up post. Some of the retailers seem to have abandoned carrying wool flannel dress trousers altogether.
Which is too bad. As I wrote in the original post:
A cool-weather staple and a garment on almost every “essential wardrobe” list, the grey flannel trouser is the functional equivalent of jeans in a tailored wardrobe—you can wear them with almost anything.
With a navy blazer, spread collar shirt, and striped tie you’ll be about as formal as you can get short of wearing a suit. Pair them with just about any sport coat in any color or pattern (except solid grey, of course) and they’ll go well together. Swap the sport coat for a navy chunky cardigan or suede A1 blouson and you’ve got a sophisticated casual look. They even look great with just a slim merino v-neck sweater in navy, burgundy or forest green for a reliable business casual outfit—though I recommend wearing that with interesting outerwear to keep it from looking too staid.
I set out to see if affordable grey wool flannel trousers are still a thing in 2019. I’m happy to report that they are, though with a compromise: you’ll notice I dropped “mid-grey” from the title.
Keep reading for the full roundup.
Buttoned Down Slim Italian Wool Flannel Pants
$139. Available in Charcoal. Offered by Amazon’s house label for tailored clothing, these trousers feature an extended tab closure and split waistband. Menswear indoctrination has me somewhat skeptical of charcoal trousers, but Simon Crompton of Permanent Style is an advocate. Peter at The Essential Man calls charcoal trousers his “secret weapon”.
One other thing: as a 5′6″ guy, I appreciate that Amazon offers these in 29″ and 28″ inseams, a rarity among major retailers. Matching jacket available (not a huge fan of the slim lapels). Also available in Classic fit.
Nordstrom Men’s Shop Trim Fit Flannel Wool Dress Pants
$129. Available in Grey Shade Heather (mid-grey) and Grey Sleet Heather (light grey). I appreciate that Nordstrom is the only retailer from the 2014 post that makes the list. These trousers from one of their house labels feature a slim fit (15″ leg opening on size 32) and are lined to the knee. They come unhemmed, but Nordstrom offers free basic alterations in-store.
Spier and Mackay VBC Flannel Dress Trousers
$148. Available in Medium Gray, Light Gray Twill, and Medium Gray Houndstooth. That’s “VBC” as in “Vitale Barberis Canonico”, the 350-year old Italian wool mill. I also like their oatmeal-colored light brown flannel trouser. For $10 more, consider Spier and Mackay’s high-rise flannel trousers, which feature a single pleat, side-tab adjusters, and an extended waistband.
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Jomers Italian Wool Flannel Pants
$74. Available in Heather Dark Gray. Also sourced from Vitale Barberis Canonico. I picked up a pair of their Abraham Moon Donegal wool trousers a couple weeks ago, and I’m impressed by what they’ve been able to pull off at this pricepoint: extended tab closure, Bemberg-lined to the knee, and a rubber grip strip in the waistband to help keep your shirt tucked in.
Bella Spalla Gray Flannel Trousers
$135. Available in Medium Grey Melange. These are my current go-to flannel trousers — I’m wearing a pair right now as I type up this post. Bella Spalla is a house label for online menswear retailer eHaberdasher, who consistently produces quality garments at reasonable prices. Unfortunately, sizing is limited, so consider looking at grey flannel trousers from their other two lines, Benjamin and The Wardrobe.
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Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! It's our first in Columbia, and we're hosting/cooking for Kyle's mom and her fiance. My culinary skills still have a ways to go, so I'm crossing my fingers that dinner is edible. PS- An attitude of gratitude brings great things... so here goes! I'm so thankful to have a loving family and the world's best friends. I'm thankful for each and every one of you reading this-- I couldn't do what I do without your support. Lastly, I'm ridiculously thankful for this tall drink of water. From taking random pics of me holding dessert to calling Target to check and see if they carry a Pedi Perfect, he's just the best. Who or what are you most thankful for this year? I'd love to know! PC: @catherinerphoto #thanksgiving2017 #amazonfashionfinds #buttoneddown (at Downtown CoMo)
