WAYWRN: MC Casual Style

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3/20/12 at 9:01am

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Originally Posted by gdl203

People in MC wear their jeans too high. I know it's been noted (and

-debated ages ago) but it's worth repeating from time to time.

This in reference to me?

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3/20/12 at 9:55am

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Originally Posted by black_umbrella

This in reference to me?

Most likely.

I don't like the look due to two things:

1) Tapered jeans

2) As a result of 1) above, your frame comes off with the dreaded pear shape, rather than a line that flows nicely from top to bottom. The physical contrast between your shoulders, your mid/waist section, back down to a slim yet accentuated tapered ankle is just not good.

I've seen much worse of course, so it's not an egregious case, but it is noticeable.

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3/20/12 at 9:58am

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Originally Posted by black_umbrella

This in reference to me?

Your post prompted my thought but it is a general comment - people here tend to want to wear their jeans where they wear their dress pants. I suggest sagging them lower on our hips for a more relaxed and better look. Jeans are not cut to be worn at the waist.

Your fit really wasn't bad at all, but a quick and easy sag would just look better IMO.

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3/20/12 at 10:00am

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Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

I'm not nuts about this fit, but had to wear some red for St Joseph's Day...

Like TB, I'd like to know more about those trou. Also curious about the shoes, Roberto.

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3/20/12 at 10:38am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gdl203

Your post prompted my thought but it is a general comment -.

doesn't it depend on the cut of the jeans?

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3/20/12 at 10:39am

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Originally Posted by kgmessier

Like TB, I'd like to know more about those trou. Also curious about the shoes, Roberto.

I saw a pair like that in H&M, for a cheaper version. Color, material and cut seem to be almost identical.

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3/20/12 at 10:39am

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Originally Posted by fritzl

doesn't it depend on the cut of the jeans?

It does. But mens jeans that are cut to be worn at the natural waist should be avoided altogether so that's not really a variable.

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3/20/12 at 10:48am

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Originally Posted by gdl203

It does. But mens jeans that are cut to be worn at the natural waist should be avoided altogether so that's not really a variable.

i will take this into consideration.

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3/20/12 at 10:50am

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Originally Posted by furo

Most likely.
I don't like the look due to two things:
1) Tapered jeans
2) As a result of 1) above, your frame comes off with the dreaded pear shape, rather than a line that flows nicely from top to bottom. The physical contrast between your shoulders, your mid/waist section, back down to a slim yet accentuated tapered ankle is just not good.
I've seen much worse of course, so it's not an egregious case, but it is noticeable.

These jeans aren't tapered. You seem to have taper on the mind.

These things are sitting on my hips, and actually can't sag anymore than that. Mainly due to my ass.

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3/20/12 at 11:01am

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There's no pear here:

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3/20/12 at 11:02am

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Originally Posted by Digmenow

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Jacket's a standard navy, hard to tell w/ the shit camera quality: (Click to show)

This is pretty much what I plan to wear to a company management conference that I will be attending in a couple of days except that I'll be going with a navy Bengal stripe shirt. Dress code is business casual, no tie required. In fact our cursed new dress code of black polo w/khaki pants was specifically called out as 'acceptable' for the meeting.

I will be bringing a tie in my briefcase but I don't want to anger the boss so I'll scope it out first. I don't have high hopes, however.

Dig, why are you trying so hard? It seems like the management has made it clear that your preferred mode of dress is transgressive in their eyes. If there is a uniform, there is a uniform. Concentrate on finding the best-fitting black polo and khakis you can, and save the MC stuff for your personal life.

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3/20/12 at 11:09am

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Originally Posted by sugarbutch

Dig, why are you trying so hard? It seems like the management has made it clear that your preferred mode of dress is transgressive in their eyes. If there is a uniform, there is a uniform. Concentrate on finding the best-fitting black polo and khakis you can, and save the MC stuff for your personal life.

Exactly. If Phat Guido can't swing it, I doubt that Dig can.

Bow down to your overlords. Concentrate your efforts on what you wear in your free time, and work toward a future in which you are unencumbered by others if you can.

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3/20/12 at 1:08pm