I'm thinking about f/w wear, and the idea of gray wool trousers stuck to me.
I like the texture of wool trousers, but sub-$100 wool is probably not going to be as soft and warm as I'd want without long johns or the like, so I was looking for some high or middle-high rise gray chambray trousers.
I've also really wanted some high-rise pants to wear with tucked shirts, and I'm increasingly comfortable with pleats lately.
Can I get some opinions on if these J. Crew "Japanese Chambray" pants in "bowery slim" cut would look nice with a casual shirt and light jacket in a casual context? To me, the pleats and rise are as inoffensive as they come and the texture is really where I'd want it. I would likely wear these with penny loafers, maybe with white sneakers if I feel like making a power play? I'm not a real fan of sneakers with trousers.
I'm also going to be on the lookout for some hunter green twill pants in a mid-rise, since the pair I really like on Mr. Porter are sold out in my size. If you're a 28x32, get these! (smiling)