I'm not cheap, but not necessarily into fancy name brands. I have one pair that stands out amongst the rest, and I wear them way too much - I have them on right now. Cremieux Modern Fit Voyagers. I think this is the Dillards house brand. What sets these apart from all my other pants is that they have a bit of flex in the waistband. Go try some on. They are awesome. I have been meaning to go buy some more for a long time now. And always have your pants tailored!