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Madison Fit Plain-Front Classic Gabardine Trousers

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Madison Fit Plain-Front Classic Gabardine Trousers

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Tailored in pure worsted wool. On-seam pockets. Lined to the knee. Finished hem. Dry clean. Imported.

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Tailored in pure worsted wool. On-seam pockets. Lined to the knee. Finished hem. Dry clean. Imported.

Item# MJ00028
 
Madison Fit Plain-Front Classic Gabardine Trousers 3.3 5 10 11
Why fix something that isn't broken? Before buying the pants, I asked the sales-person at the store about the recent complaints about how the new Madison cuts were fitting. She told me that the sizes had been changed back to the original recently due to complaints, so I bought a couple to replace ones that I had happily worn for a few years. I guess I should only blame myself for buying them without trying them on, because now I realize that these pants simply don't fit me anymore. It's such a shame.... May 13, 2013
Very Disappointed I have been a loyal BB client for years, however, with the recent changes to the cut and fit of your dress-style trousers this will no longer be the case. I am very disappointed that BB would move in this direction and force loyal clients to shop elsewhere. January 10, 2013
These are incredibly tight around the waist I had gift cards and I needed some new work pants, otherwise I wouldn't have bought these. I have a lot of BB shirts, but these are my first BB pants, and as everyone else has pointed out, they fit very tight around the waist/crotch. I had to buy a 35x32 (thankfully I tried these on in the store so I could find the right size). I usually wear 33-34 waist and a 33-34 length, so the sizing here is way off, and I was so relieved to see other people thought these were tight. I have 2 Calvin Klein slim fit suits with 34" waist pants that on me have a little extra room. Likewise, I have a pair of Bowery pants from J. Crew (those are super comfy by the way) that are a little loose with a 34" waist. It's not a big deal to have to buy a 35" waist from BB, but it seems like the sizing is way off, so I wouldn't buy them without trying them on. Also thanks for making me think I'd got fat over the holidays BB, at least you got me going to the gym. January 6, 2013
TERRIBLE! Fits like low rise jeans. Why change? I have been wearing the "traditional cut" Brooks Gabardine trousers for as long as I can remember #20+ years#. However, when I went to replace some of my aging pants, I was shocked to discover the radical change in the cut and fit. I purchased 12 pairs #yes, 12!# to replace my old Brooks trousers. I ordered them in the same size I used to wear, but found that they were incredibly tight, with no room in the thighs and seat. So, I returned all 12, and bought another 12 pairs that were 2 inches wider to get something even close to fitting. Well, the waist is a bit better, but the new low rise cut is really uncomfortable and extremely tight in the thigh and seat area. The trousers just don't fit right with the new low rise profile. What was Brooks thinking when they re-designed this classic cut? I read a recent article in the WSJ where Brooks discussed making all of their cuts more tailored. Why? I suspect that your average customer is not looking for trousers that complement their skinny jeans collection! Another note: I noticed that production has shifted to Thailand. Long-time Brooks customers #like me!# will recall that up until several years ago, all of these trousers were made in Canada. I have noticed that the quality of the wool has declined markedly. With the Canadian Gabardines, I was able to go an entire day in the office without noticing any real wrinkles in the seat area. With the new low-quality Thailand material, after 1-2 hours the pants are so wrinkled that it is embarassing. I am now incented, for the first time in 30 years of shopping at Brooks, to seek out a new retailed who better understands their customer for my pants, suits, shirts, etc. This was a very poor business decision by somebody at Brooks, and given all the negative comments I see here, I think there is wide agreement. If I ran the company, somebody would be fired. As an executive myself, I would love to hear a response from senior management at Brooks regarding their decision and their apparent disregard of customer feedback. I'd be happy to personally speak with your senior management, if possible. December 25, 2012
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How does the Madison fit compare with the standard Brooks Brothers pants that were available in the past? Is the Madison fit a standard fit or is it more loose? I'm 59 years old and thin, so don't want pants that are too baggy. Thank you.
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Madison are the fullest-cut non-pleated pants. (Think "traditional fit" shirts and you'll get an idea.) Since you describe yourself as 'thin', you might want to try a Clark or Regent fit.
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cut way to small now. they say loose, but it is not. try on in store first
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They are now made in Thailand. Until a few years ago, they were higher quality and were made in Canada. Quality of materials is significantly worse and material wrinkles very easily.
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The country of origin is Thailand.
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Unfortunately, no! The new low rise, tight thigh, skinny jean Madison fit is what you will find.
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Hello Will C,

The original rise to Madison trousers is back.

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i know this sounds like a silly questions but i am not 100% sure.

thanks!
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Unfinished means you need to take them to your tailor. Finished means hemmed, usually without a cuff. You should specify if you want a cuff or not if ordering them finished.
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An Finished hem is simply that . The length and finish have already been completed. i.e. Pleats or plain hem. 30' 32'...inseams
An unfinished hem allows you to customize.the trousers.i.e. 32 1/2 " inseam and choose plain of cuffed hem. Note...Cuffed hems are only offered for inseams up to 33" any longer would have to be a plain bottom hem.
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A non-finished hem means you need to bring it to the tailor to have it hemmed. The advantage is that it will be hemmed to your measurements and you can choose cuffed or straight. Obviously if you are buying non-finished, you need to make sure the inseam length is longer than what it needs to be trimmed down to.
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Hello,

Yes, the slimmer cuts are Fitzgerald and Milano fit.

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Hello sir, below we have listed the four fits we use for our dress trousers along with pertinent details.

Madison: Our most classic and traditional-fitting, usually pleated, with our highest rise

Regent: Slimmer, usually plain-front but may be pleated

Fitzgerald: Slimmer still, with a plain-front

Milano: Slimmest, with a plain-front and lower rise in the front and back

We do hope this information is helpful in your selection.
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White, but the slack's fabric extends well into the top part of the pocket so the white part does not show.
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They are color matched 1 1/2 - 2" inside the pocket. then, cream color for the actual pocket.
So, even if the pocket gaps, you do not see the cream color.
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If it is requested we can put cuffs on gabardine pants.

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Hello Dr. Gosch,

These are the Madison Trousers you have enjoyed wearing in the past. We have changed back the rise on trousers.

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Our tuxedo trousers have interior buttons, not casual or dress.

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