Jesse
Joined: 02 Jul 2002
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Location: privileged homeless |
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I wore a hole in my best pair of jeans last week. By "best," I mean, "the only pair that hasn't had a hole in the crotch for more than a year." I guess I also mean I like the way they fit more than lots of other jeans.
I've always found it difficult to buy clothes I like. I'm fat, and I'm particular. It's very important to me to to represent a fit that's more or less straight out of a rap video from 1992-1995. I wear my jeans low, and I want them baggy.
I'm sure the users of this forum represent a range of styles and preferences - is anyone else trying to do the same thing? If so... where the hell do you shop? Sage tried to put me onto Dickies once, and they are among the few clothiers who address my size really at all, but I'm not really looking for a fit I've ever seen from them.
It makes me feel like shit to have busted gear, but rent is struggle every month so clothing will always be pushed way to the back. I'm not even trying to look super dipped or co-ordinate with my limited edition dunks or anything, I just want to not show my junk off on the bus by accident.
What are cats doing for pants around here? Whether similar or totally different from me, it all just makes me curious. |
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tommi teardrop
Joined: 12 Apr 2007
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Location: Las Vegas |
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I've been wearing Levi's 514s (slim straights) for about 5 years now. Depending on how fat/skinny I am, I can wear 33/32s or 32/32s. Sometimes 32 is way too long. I swear every pair fits differently. But I'm at a stage now wear I have 3-4 that fit well and another 2-3 that fit alright. I got one pair of gray Calvin strait legs but even those are a little too baggy for my taste. Cant get down with the skinnys though either.
I have two pairs of jeans that I refuse to give up on. They've both been patched a number of times and my lady is probably embarrassed every time I wear em. But they are the best.
The bad part of having multiple pairs of jeans is that none of them ever get worn down properly.
For work I wear slacks. Calvin slims or ultra slims, same sizes as the Levis.
And I don't ever wear shorts unless I'm swimming. Something about a grown man in shorts just makes me smh.
I used to rock Dickies double knees every day. I also went through a brown corduroy phase as well.
These days it's all Levi's. |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:10 pm |
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zagadka
DARK PAST HAVER
Joined: 30 Nov 2004
Posts: 4930
Location: Hous of Gaga |
pants, much like stop signs, are optional. |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:16 pm |
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phataccino
Joined: 10 Jan 2004
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I am firmly in the "fuck pants" camp. I wear them to work because I have to, but other than that I rock almost strictly shorts, snow and freezing weather be damned. |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:21 pm |
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Plum Puddin'
Joined: 26 May 2008
Posts: 1644
Location: Get off my lawn. |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:50 pm |
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Neuro
A champion of Kurtis SP
Joined: 19 Jul 2002
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baggy jeans all day every day
nothin else, no shorts, no khakis
no hardcore sagging either, and not super baggy jnco baggy no
regular baggy
brand names dont matter
baggy jeans all day everyday |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:52 pm |
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RealJustice
Joined: 04 Sep 2002
Posts: 1193
Location: Abstract Packistan |
I own two pairs of Carhartt denims that have slowly become my favorites. Thick ass denim, they took about 6 months to get super flexible, and have (this is crucial) the right sized pockets. I don't know how well they fare with the larger sizes but my 34/32s fit my body type well, provided I have a belt.
As I write this, I am wearing a pair of Izod jeans right now that might be in your wheelhouse, Jesse. Baggier than any Levis I've ever had, and really comfortable. HOWEVER, they have absurdly deep pockets. If you like sticking a 1/3 of your arm in a pocket to get your cellphone/keys/change, then you just might love them. I got them at Marshalls for like 16 bucks. |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:53 pm |
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Eric B
Joined: 30 May 2005
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Location: Omaha, Ne |
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tommi teardrop wrote:
I've been wearing Levi's 514s (slim straights) for about 5 years now. Depending on how fat/skinny I am, I can wear 33/32s or 32/32s. Sometimes 32 is way too long. I swear every pair fits differently. But I'm at a stage now wear I have 3-4 that fit well and another 2-3 that fit alright. I got one pair of gray Calvin strait legs but even those are a little too baggy for my taste. Cant get down with the skinnys though either.
I have two pairs of jeans that I refuse to give up on. They've both been patched a number of times and my lady is probably embarrassed every time I wear em. But they are the best.
The bad part of having multiple pairs of jeans is that none of them ever get worn down properly.
For work I wear slacks. Calvin slims or ultra slims, same sizes as the Levis.
And I don't ever wear shorts unless I'm swimming. Something about a grown man in shorts just makes me smh.
I used to rock Dickies double knees every day. I also went through a brown corduroy phase as well.
These days it's all Levi's.
I like the 514's, but I have since switched to the 513's. Very similar, but the waist is a little higher and the leg is more tapered. They are awesome, except there aren't many washes available yet. |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:23 pm |
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C.R.A.Z.Y
Joined: 18 Feb 2008
Posts: 2710
Location: Vote for me and i'll vote for you. |
You need to skip the jeans and go straight for the kilt.
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:22 pm |
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mancabbage
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 9149
Location: london |
Neuro wrote:
baggy jeans all day every day
nothin else, no shorts, no khakis
no hardcore sagging either, and not super baggy jnco baggy no
regular baggy
brand names dont matter
baggy jeans all day everyday
I'm the same |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:16 pm |
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Captiv8
Joined: 25 Aug 2006
Posts: 8169
Location: Third Coast |
RealJustice wrote:
Thick ass denim, they took about 6 months to get super flexible, and have (this is crucial) the right sized pockets.
I don't know why, but this struck me as ridiculously funny. Why is the pocket size crucial? Please do tell.
I'm strictly a Levi's man when it comes to jeans, but I'm a bit more flexible with chinos and dressier pants. I did just buy a pair of Levi's 514 work slacks and they're amazing. Super comfortable AND stylish. I used to be more into the boot cut, but then I realized that was sort of absurd. |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:22 pm |
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remind
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
Posts: 2168
Location: NJ |
I've turned into an Express guy. I'm not sure when this happened exactly but I do like the way their jeans fit on me. And I do get lots of compliments, usually. I'm not sure about the range of their sizes, Jesse. I kinda just get my shit and bounce. Have you tried Wrangler jeans? What brand was your best pair? |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:41 pm |
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Plum Puddin'
Joined: 26 May 2008
Posts: 1644
Location: Get off my lawn. |
HEY REMIND, NICE JEANS BRO! |
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:18 pm |
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remind
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
Posts: 2168
Location: NJ |
Haha thanks man. |
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:07 am |
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anomaly
Loserface
Joined: 22 May 2008
Posts: 2393
Location: DFW, TX |
old navy jeans; $22 and I'm out the door. Kohl's khaki work pants for $20.
Jeah boi |
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