Thumb's Up for Dickies 1922 Pants

[Deleted member 16736]

I own two pairs of these pants, one in each color, and they make every other chino obsolete. Tough, handsome, durable. They're work pants and dress pants in one -- or maybe they're dressy work pants! Either way, you'll love them. They're available cuffed or hemmed in two different khaki colors. I bought mine on 30% off sales, which Dickies.com does every few months (right now they've got 20% off for Memorial Day). Sign up for the email list, wait for a sale and pounce on these beauties. You'll be glad you did. I know I am. Now I'm going to buy all 4 combinations and a back-up set for when they wear out (if they do).

http://www.dickies.com/mens-clothing/mens-pants/Dickies-1922-Cuffed-Pants-783.jsp

 

[skyvue]

Wow, those are pricey. I mean, they look good -- I like the high rise -- but if I were going to spend nearly $200 on a pair of vintage trousers, they wouldn't be khakis/chinos.

Obviously, you feel differently, and that's great -- it's what makes the world go 'round. But I have to admit to experiencing an acute attack of sticker shock when I followed your link, especially given the price range I've come to expect from Dickie products.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Wow, those are pricey. I mean, they look good -- I like the high rise -- but if I were going to spend nearly $200 on a pair of vintage trousers, they wouldn't be khakis/chinos.

Obviously, you feel differently, and that's great -- it's what makes the world go 'round. But I have to admit to experiencing an acute attack of sticker shock when I followed your link, especially given the price range I've come to expect from Dickie products.

I bought them 30% off, so I only paid about $140, which is less than a pair of Buzz Rickson's. Yes, they are more expensive than typical Dickies clothing, but they aren't typical Dickies clothing (I have a few pairs of regular Dickie's chinos and quite frankly, those pants are pure junk). Dickies 22's are better made than any pair of casual pants I've ever owned. You have to wear them to feel the quality. As for other vintage pants, if they're wool, I don't want them (too much bother to dry clean), and if they're cotton and better than my Dickies 1922 pants, I'd love to check them out. Because they'd have to be remarkable just to be on the same level with these pants.

 

[Edward]

I remember these being discussed when they were first launched. I like them, but they're a touch pricier than suits me. I'm keeping an eye out for an overstock deal or such.

 

[suits lover]

They look great but 200 $ for work pant is too much for me. I use Dickies Mens 874 Work pant that are very good.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

They look great but 200 $ for work pant is too much for me. I use Dickies Mens 874 Work pant that are very good.

To repeat for the 3rd time, I did not pay $200. They are regularly on sale for 30% off. Do not pay $200. Wait for a sale. You can have them today for $160 for Memorial Day.

The 874 Work Pant is a poly-cotton blend. If you don't want 100% cotton, then go for it. I don't own these pants so I can't comment on their quality, but they are not all-cotton. I own the industrial all-cotton work pants, and they lose their color almost immediately and they are put together very cheaply. They're cheap and it shows. That's why they're sold for $25-30. The Dickies 22 is a completely different animal, and I consider the extra cost well-worth it since they are going to last a long time and my other Dickies pants are ready for the garbage after less than 1 year. But to each their own. Just sharing my experience.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

After looking at how these are made and so very close to the original 1922 dickies, I think they are a worth while purchase. I am thankful you posted about this brand and model pants and shirts even are nice. :eusa_clap I like what I read and see about them so much, I just made an order, getting two pair of pants and two of the long sleeve work shirts.

Some of the "expense" on the pants and shirts is the design but also the material itself, a very durable twill in an almost herringbone pattern. That all makes for a long lasting pair of pants or shirt, and more than not brings some comfort to them while being worn.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

After looking at how these are made and so very close to the original 1922 dickies, I think they are a worth while purchase. I am thankful you posted about this brand and model pants and shirts even are nice. :eusa_clap I like what I read and see about them so much, I just made an order, getting two pair of pants and two of the long sleeve work shirts.

Some of the "expense" on the pants and shirts is the design but also the material itself, a very durable twill in an almost herringbone pattern. That all makes for a long lasting pair of pants or shirt, and more than not brings some comfort to them while being worn.

Congratulations. You made a wise choice. I have not tried the shirts yet, and I'm curious to know what you think of them. When you receive your order and you're ready to share you opinion, please post back to the thread.

I ordered the cuffed pant and the uncuffed pant, one in each color. I believe the cuffed pant came first (1935) and later Dickies switched to uncuffed bottoms when the war arrived. At least that's what I was told by the very helpful Dickies Customer Service representative. And you are right that these pants just feel different from other chinos. The material is not only hard-wearing as you say, but also amazingly soft. The difference between this pair and a regular pair of $30 Dickies cotton chinos is night and day. Enjoy your new clothes.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

And if you think about it, $140 for a pair of pants is nothing when you consider what some of us pay for leather jackets we can only wear half of the year.

 

[MikePotts]

OK Joel, on your recommendation I signed up for their mailing list, those look like the type of trousers I wear here (although I'll await the 'special' ). Would you say they fit true to size?

MP

 

[Fletch]

All I can say about the prices is that repro vintage workwear is originally a Japanese concept, and Japan still presumably is a big market segment. The Japanese believe that paying a high price for something really does confer prestige - it's OK to brag about how much things cost in their culture.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

All I can say about the prices is that repro vintage workwear is originally a Japanese concept, and Japan still presumably is a big market segment. The Japanese believe that paying a high price for something really does confer prestige - it's OK to brag about how much things cost in their culture.

Perhaps so very true, however, I normally pay for dress pants upwards of $250.00 a pair, spend average price for nice shirts either dress or casual, $85.00 or more, and to me, I never go around telling anyone the price tag on what they observe me wearing, yet rather have people express how nice I may look. One of my best looking pairs of shoes are NOS from the 1950's, black and white spectator wing tips, tumbled grain leather. I paid all but $5.99 for the shoes and $11.95 shipping. I do not always say the price tag defines the quality.

Be as it can be tossed around about price versus worthiness, I find the shirts and pants I am buying (these 1922 dickies) will be worth what I paid for them without a doubt. Dickies is a brand I have purchased from many times, I never knew that they offered the 1922 items, but now, I am confident I will be buying them often.

 

[Undertow]

All I can say about the prices is that repro vintage workwear is originally a Japanese concept, and Japan still presumably is a big market segment. The Japanese believe that paying a high price for something really does confer prestige - it's OK to brag about how much things cost in their culture.

I really like this collection, but as Fletch has mentioned, it doesn't seem directed to a particularly American consumer culture.

I purchase my jeans through Dickies because they are heavy duty, high-waisted, durable and cuffable. For my size, they are as "vintage" as anything I'm going to find. I spend $35 full price, or usually less when I buy them on sale. As awesome as these reproductions are (and they are awesome), they just seem inflated.

Thanks for the link Joel; I've crawled all over that site and never found these.

 

[YETI]

All I can say about the prices is that repro vintage workwear is originally a Japanese concept, and Japan still presumably is a big market segment. The Japanese believe that paying a high price for something really does confer prestige - it's OK to brag about how much things cost in their culture.

:eusa_clap You pretty much hit in on the nail here. The Japanese market dictates all these crazy prices on vintage and the replicas inspired by American pop culture. Now we have denim junkies stateside using antique looms making jeans with selvedge seams and peddling them at $400 a pop.

Those 1922 Dickies are nice. But you can find deadstock vintage chinos for much less on ebay. I've owned over 20 pair and some Dickies w/ the maroon label.

 

[YETI]

Here's an interesting article I just found.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/19/BUGH1OJRO7.DTL

 

[Deleted member 16736]

OK Joel, on your recommendation I signed up for their mailing list, those look like the type of trousers I wear here (although I'll await the 'special' ). Would you say they fit true to size?

MP

Yes, absolutely. They were spot-on with my regular size. They give you extra material to account for the shrinkage. So order your regular size. You'll find the fit is vintage: high-rise with plenty of leg room. They won't be out of style in a year and you can wear them in comfort.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Here's an interesting article I just found.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/19/BUGH1OJRO7.DTL

Thanks for the link. My understanding is that the Dickies 1922 chinos are made of selvage too. I don't know. I just like the way they look, feel, and wear.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

:eusa_clap You pretty much hit in on the nail here. The Japanese market dictates all these crazy prices on vintage and the replicas inspired by American pop culture. Now we have denim junkies stateside using antique looms making jeans with selvedge seams and peddling them at $400 a pop.

Those 1922 Dickies are nice. But you can find deadstock vintage chinos for much less on ebay. I've owned over 20 pair and some Dickies w/ the maroon label.

Vintage clothing is great, but finding the right pair in the right size at the right price is a time-consuming endeavor and time is money. Nothing beats point and click and knowing that if what you get isn't perfect, you can send it back for a refund no questions asked.

 

[suits lover]

To repeat for the 3rd time, I did not pay $200. They are regularly on sale for 30% off. Do not pay $200. Wait for a sale. You can have them today for $160 for Memorial Day.

The 874 Work Pant is a poly-cotton blend. If you don't want 100% cotton, then go for it. I don't own these pants so I can't comment on their quality, but they are not all-cotton. I own the industrial all-cotton work pants, and they lose their color almost immediately and they are put together very cheaply. They're cheap and it shows. That's why they're sold for $25-30. The Dickies 22 is a completely different animal, and I consider the extra cost well-worth it since they are going to last a long time and my other Dickies pants are ready for the garbage after less than 1 year. But to each their own. Just sharing my experience.

They are surely quality pant, I have no doubt about it, especially compared to the all-cotton pant that you are talking. But even at 160 $ I find it too hight. I prefer to keep this money for buying a hat or some dress shirt. But like you said to each their own. If your satisfied with them I'm happy for you.

 

[Edward]

And if you think about it, $140 for a pair of pants is nothing when you consider what some of us pay for leather jackets we can only wear half of the year.

All subjective, isn't it? I've noted in the past that I'm happy to pay out four hundred on an A2 jacket, yet the idea of paying the same price for a Buzz Rickson L2A makes me baulk. Little real difference between the two in terms of the skill and labour required to make a historically accurate jacket, yet psychologically leather seems worth it to me, whereas there is a much lower ceiling on what I'd be prepared to spend for a nylon jacket.

If these were coming in on sale at USD120 or less, I'd consider a pair. That's about my ceiling, really, for off the peg casuals.

Vintage clothing is great, but finding the right pair in the right size at the right price is a time-consuming endeavor and time is money. Nothing beats point and click and knowing that if what you get isn't perfect, you can send it back for a refund no questions asked.

Absolutely. Plus with real vintage there's always the guilt factor of wearing it out, for me anyhow. Not logical - is it better these things should lie away in some box somewhere until destroyed by time or moths? - but that's how it is.