A few basic questions from a newbie willing to learn

[Miles]

Everyone here has been giving you pretty good advice, so let me just add this one note:

Originally Posted by T0t

For starters, I had no idea you were supposed to wear jeans for 5-6 months before washing them in order to get decent results. I feel really stupid now seeing as how all of my jeans have been washed multiple times, they've also been put in the dryer a few times (I wanted them to shrink).

First off, you're not stupid. You're supposed to wash most jeans. And while air drying is definitely better than the dryer, you're not foolish for using one.

The jeans that are typically discussed around these parts are raw, unwashed jeans. These are undistressed upon purchase, and stiff as all **** too.

The distressing process is done by the wearer, and while there is some dissention amongst the ranks, most will agree that the best looking distressing on raw denim (e.g., fades, honeycombs, and other terms you'll come to recognize should you stick around these parts) is accomplished through lots of wear, and very little washing.

Ultimately, you could quite easily argue that we're the idiots for going months between washes, all in the name of fashion. It really does produce an offensive smell. Don't be so hard on yourself.

 

[Dick Danger]

huh

if your jeans stink

wash them

 

[T0t]

Originally Posted by Miles

Everyone here has been giving you pretty good advice, so let me just add this one note:



First off, you're not stupid. You're supposed to wash most jeans. And while air drying is definitely better than the dryer, you're not foolish for using one.

The jeans that are typically discussed around these parts are raw, unwashed jeans. These are undistressed upon purchase, and stiff as all **** too.

The distressing process is done by the wearer, and while there is some dissention amongst the ranks, most will agree that the best looking distressing on raw denim (e.g., fades, honeycombs, and other terms you'll come to recognize should you stick around these parts) is accomplished through lots of wear, and very little washing.

Ultimately, you could quite easily argue that we're the idiots for going months between washes, all in the name of fashion. It really does produce an offensive smell. Don't be so hard on yourself.

Thanks for replying man. As far as the fades, honeybombs, etc. Is it too far to get those "effects" now that the jeans have been washed? Or will it be possible to achieve these effects once I put starch on my jeans?

As far as the smell goes, couldn't one just spray a bit of cologne on them?

 

[Etz]

Originally Posted by T0t

Thanks for replying man. As far as the fades, honeybombs, etc. Is it too far to get those "effects" now that the jeans have been washed? Or will it be possible to achieve these effects once I put starch on my jeans?

As far as the smell goes, couldn't one just spray a bit of cologne on them?

Yes, it is too late to get the "effects" because your jeans have lost most of their color. If anything, you might be able to work in some ripping if you wore then hard enough and, of course, if you desire rips.

As for smell, cologne might not be the best option since you'd be wasting perfectly good cologne on your jeans. You can use febreeze to get rid of smells if you're not ready to wash your jeans.

Just out of curiosity, what is your waist/inseam size, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[prima]

trying to mask an odor by overwhelming it with cologne is never a good strategy

 

[Flame]

The leftover cologne, especially if it was a cheaper one, might mix with the bacteria and turn rank as well.

If it really reeks, just do a quick 5 min cold soak.