To think chinos can be classed as tailored trousers

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DS's sixth form dress code says 'tailored trousers' (for both male and female). There is no further guidance as to what this means. I think it could reasonably include smart chinos. Aibu?

Aren't chinos just trousers made from chino fabric? Surely they'd count if tailored properly!

Perhaps give a quick question to the school?

I think you'd be better served asking the school than AIBU.

Tailored doesn't have a very distinct description. Generally it's less than slim fit but tighter than regular fit!

So I'd say a straight leg chino would meet the description.

I'm assuming they are happy for you to buy off peg rather than actually go to a tailor for a suit fitted?

I agree it's worth asking them direct though as their description isn't clear and is open to very different interpretations!

I think the point is the whole ensemble should look smart and suitable for (for example) an office or professional work place.

So there are some chinos with jeans style pockets and a relaxed fit, those wouldnt be suitable.

Anything where you could reasonably iron a crease down the front & it wouldn't look daft, is probably suitable.

DH wears chinos as a teacher.

In this context surely tailored is to distinguish between what they want you to wear and Leggings /jeans/joggers.

Chinos will be fine. Unless it's Eton or Harrow they won't be expecting the pupils to be outfitted on Savile Row.

Chinos will be fine. They mean no joggers that slip right down so underwear is showing.

@Lockheart

I think you'd be better served asking the school than AIBU.

No, I want a 'hive mind' opinion, to see if it matches my own instinct.

The school provide a link to what is considered appropriate - it is literally a link to google search results for the term 'tailored trousers'. This says to me that they want sixth formers to make their own minds up to a certain extent, not be asking nitpicky anxious questions all the time. Chinos aren't mentioned in the policy, so if he did ask, he would only get one opinion. I imagine some teachers are more conservative in their opinions than others.

Its a six form college not a flippin business. There would be a cat in hell's chance you would have caught me wearing a tailored outfit at 16. What is the world coming to?

Tailored doesn't have a very distinct description. Generally it's less than slim fit but tighter than regular fit!

I don't agree that it relates to how slim the fit is. In my experience it means smartish / office wear. Similarly tailored shirt would mean a proper cotton workshirt, not a t-shirt or polo shirt.

As for whether chinos would be allowed, unfortunately I'm not sure! Can't you find out what kids in sixth form last year wore?

If it helps ours requires "tailored" or "suitable for work". It specifically excludes "five pocket western (jeans style)" "studs (at the pockets and seams)" & "leggings", "extra wide cut", " dragging hems" "cotton that may fade". Chinos are simply made of high density cotton twill fabric. "Tailored" indicates: -welt back pocket rather than a patch if there are back pockets
-structured waistband

• zip or button closure
• may be pleated at the waist

Personally I'm not a fan of artificial fabrics so I've always pushed for chinos which will fade and then I redye them every half term using dylon wash and dye which is £2.99 at home bargains. -

Are they looking for a way of stating not casual, not jeans, not tracksuit bottoms? If so then chino's might be on the cusp of that and clarification might need to be sought. That seems an unhelpful way of setting out the requirements if none or very few of the children have their trousers tailored.

I think some chinos will count as tailored trousers.
(DS is starting 6th form next week and will be wearing chinos. They are reasonably priced and cotton - we hate synthetic fabrics in this house- and DH wears them to work so as far as I am concerned they count as 'smart work wear' which is what the uniform guidance says.
(DH is a professional engineer)