Country Trousers | Country Clothing By Paul Brown

Chinos are trousers made traditionally from a 100% Cotton fabric with a steep twill construction. Sometimes the fabric is mercerised to create a sheen. More recently the fabric has a small addition of elastane in to help stretch and fit. They are incredibly versatile trousers, making them great for country weekends, more casual office work or indeed holiday evenings for that dinner out. They match a variety of shirts and tops and are equally at home beneath a sweater or a country check check shirt
The origins of Chinos date back to the 19th century in the Philippines where the ruling Spanish army wore trousers made from twill. The cloth was imported from China which at the time was referred to by the Spanish as Chino. Later Twill became the go to fabric for uniforms, and after world war two many returning soldiers wore them as casual clothing and this led to a growth in popularity particularly amongst ivy league campuses in the US.
At WISC our Chinos are made from the finest cotton twill fabric with a hint of elastane for comfort and the perfect fit. Our option to input your own measurements whilst ordering online means that fit will always be perfect. Each pair is cut and made to order in our own Suffolk factory and finished with a durable metal YKK zip. We believe that this attention to detail and tailoring makes our chinos the best, and quality is assured. There are ten amazing colours available including black, navy, beige, brown and white, there is something for everyone. No doubt chinos are the most versatile of all trousers and are often weekend wear of choice in the city, not just the countryside.

Breeches

The equestrian scene is very big in the country. Riding breeches are specially designed and shaped trousers for horse riding. Finished off with boots they are an essential part of equestrian clothing. They fit snugly throughout the seat thighs and legs, usually due to the presence of spandex. There are several different types of breeches, according to use. Jockeys use lightweight fabric for their breeches akin to silk and typically have elasticised lower legs. Show jumpers, hunters and eventers use knee patch breeches, as do some pleasure riders. Dressage riders, both men and women, tend to wear full seat breeches to help them stay deep in the saddle during competition.

Jodhpurs

Jodhpurs are a type of riding trousers that extend to the ankles and end in a small turn up that fits over the top of low riding boots.

Breeks

Breeks are country trousers deliberately cut to finish below the knee and usually have an adjustable buckle at the mem to allow for a tailored fit. They are usually worn with long shooting socks that come over the hem of the Breeks. A common sight in shoots, they are a close fit but can be made wider in plus twos that have an extra two inches of material to fold over the knee and plus fours which are wider still. Outside of Scotland they are often referred to as breeches.

Country Shooting Trousers

As well as Breeks, shooting trousers that are waterproof and have numerous pockets are a common sight in the countryside. Thick tough fabric helps protect the wearer from hostile environments, and they need to be well made to take the rigours of shooting and hunting. Warm and resistant to tearing they are full length trousers traditionally on sale in green and brown colours.

Tweed Trousers

Tweed trousers constructed from genuine tweed fabric are considered a smart option for a country gentleman, a product of quality. Regarded as a smarter option, they are mainly in green brown and beige colours and many of the fabrics have a distinct check.