Thumb's Up for Dickies 1922 Pants

[Deleted member 16736]

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.



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.

I think the problem is mainly psychological. I have no doubt these pants will last 5-10X longer than my regular cotton Dickies, easily justifying the price. But as another poster said, to each his own.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Vintage items are all nice and dandy, when you can find what will fit and if it even fits, what does it look like? I find many vintage items that are already fairly much torn, ripped, repaired, frayed, and actually, ready for the waste bin, but being sold for a heck of a lot more than these pants and shirts. I would never view the purchase of pants or shirts such as these, as being "connected" to any sort of "culture" statement from Japan to the world of fashion or wealth, or any other karma related thought process. I simply know dickies is a good brand name, these seem to be very well made, better then the "normal" line of dickies work clothing, and I really do not mind the price tag at all, to me not all that bad compared to a lot of things out there that are fairly junky items.

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

Last I saw all the vintage Dickies pants were sold out. Perhaps they are once again available.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Last I saw all the vintage Dickies pants were sold out. Perhaps they are once again available.

You can backorder them. They are pretty quick about making more.

 

[Edward]

I think the problem is mainly psychological. I have no doubt these pants will last 5-10X longer than my regular cotton Dickies, easily justifying the price. But as another poster said, to each his own.

I think you may have a fair point. My bank manager may think otherwise.

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

I believe most people on this site are not primarily focused on cost vs. value.

 

[Feraud]

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.

Looks like a very good deal with the discount. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Undertow]

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.

Ain't that the truth! :thumb:

 

[resortes805]

Ain't that the truth! :thumb:

Maybe; I got more time than money!

 

[Undertow]

Maybe; I got more time than money!

lol

Ain't that the truth! (part deux!)

 

[Deleted member 16736]

I'm starting to break in my Dickies 1922 pants and love them. My regular Dickies have become my workout pants.