Dogmatic views on trousers When you consider...

Dogmatic views on trousers

When you consider what’s included on the basic men’s trouser in stores, you wonder if the men buying them actually want all the included features.

For instance, take the back pocket. Front pockets are fine: you can put your hands in them to rest, but you don’t use them to carry anything. But why an additional set of pockets on the rear? Even the slimmest of wallets breaks the line of a trouser’s seat, adding a lump that only will produce spinal pain years down the road. Some guys will put their cell phone in rear pockets, which to me seems like an invitation to test your phone’s warranty.

And what about belt loops? I’m not convinced guys love wearing belts, but I am convinced salesmen love selling another item to you (I speak from experience). Of course, you feel like a doofus not wearing a belt when you have loops on your trousers for them. Not wearing one screams, “Oh, look who forgot how to get dressed this morning!”

If you find yourself in a position to have your clothing made for your instead of picking it off the rack, consider what you really want your trousers to do for you.

Personally, I don’t get back pockets anymore. I don’t miss the ritual of shoving my hands across my backside to straighten out the pocket bags from being tangled up with my shirt tail every time I put them on.

As for belt loops? It’s about 50/50. My drawers still have some nice belts I paid too much not to wear anymore.

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