Awkward Denim Moment

[Stazy]

2 days ago I was sitting by a girl in class whom I'm sure was wearing was wearing some raw denim. Thinking that she would have a likewise interest in denim because of this, I casually commented on her jeans and asked her if they were raw. Well, she didn't have a clue what I was talking about, and got sort of flustered by it. It was like she couldn't tell if I was approving or dissaproving of her clothes. After that she left pretty quickly.

Anyway, I'll be seeing her again tomorrow and want to apologize for making her uncomfortable and I also want to explain why I was interested in her jeans. The problem is that I'll probably seem like a total nut job if I start talking about why I like raw denim, etc.

How should I approach this...

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by Stazy

2 days ago I was sitting by a girl in class whom I'm sure was wearing was wearing some raw denim. Thinking that she would have a likewise interest in denim because of this, I casually commented on her jeans and asked her if they were raw. Well, she didn't have a clue what I was talking about, and got sort of flustered by it. It was like she couldn't tell if I was approving or dissaproving of her clothes. After that she left pretty quickly.

Anyway, I'll be seeing her again tomorrow and want to apologize for making her uncomfortable and I also want to explain why I was interested in her jeans. The problem is that I'll probably seem like a total nut job if I start talking about why I like raw denim, etc.

How should I approach this...

Heh, maybe a better approach should have been some sort of complimentary statement first, followed by more probing questions...

 

[Stazy]

hindsight is 20-20, I'm in damage control now...

 

[cheapmutha]

umm... apologise about making her uncomfortable and then tell her youd love to take her out and explain your initial question over some drinks.

 

[LA Guy]

Originally Posted by cheapmutha

umm... apologise about making her uncomfortable and then tell her youd love to take her out and explain your initial question over some drinks.

You got your answer. Not go do it

 

[Stazy]

Originally Posted by LA Guy

You got your answer. Not go do it

Yes, the simplicity of it is perfect. I was trying to think of how I could explain raw denim in as few words as possible, but realized that would probably just confuse her even more.

Thanks for the advice cheap

 

[Bandwagonesque]

Raw denim inspector is the new panty and bra inspector.

 

[ninjapie]

A lot of girls around here are prancing around in raw denim, totally unaware of what it means. Brands like Dr. Denim are pretty popular nowadays. I'm not sure whether they're raw/one-wash etc, but they are selvage according to their site.
Perhaps I should investigate.

 

[shellshock]

she probably sucks

 

[whodini]

Similarly, I was at the market today and noticed one of the produce stockers wearing jeans with Nudie stitching although the brand was called "Yes!" right when he turned around and caught me looking at him.

My question: How do I approach my produce stocker about checking out his jeans and not his ass?

 

[evilgeniusdan]

^ I've been in several similar situations. It's very awkward trying to check out a dude's jeans without making it appear you're looking at something else. On a similar note, it's difficult to make it appear your checking out girl's jeans when you are really checking out their ass.

 

[King Salmon]

You need more self-confidence. There's no need to be ashamed of lecherous ogling.

 

[nastyandy]

Just my opinion, but if you're interested in her, I would definitely not apologize; I think that just makes you look weak, and may bring back the 'awkwardness' of what happened.

She may not have understood WTF you were talking about, but every guy ***** up on his intentions to start a conversation from time to time, and the best thing to do when something like this happens is to make a joke out of it, or move past it and change the subject.

Maybe tomorrow, smile and ask her if her shirt is raw if you can pull off being silly in a friendly way that won't make her think you are being weird. Otherwise, just compliment her and be friendly, and smile. If you're confident and you an somehow make her laugh, it doesn't matter what the hell you say to her. Chicks like confidence and guys who can make them smile and laugh more than anything else.

 

[progressiveminded]

Originally Posted by whodini

Similarly, I was at the market today and noticed one of the produce stockers wearing jeans with Nudie stitching although the brand was called "Yes!" right when he turned around and caught me looking at him.

My question: How do I approach my produce stocker about checking out his jeans and not his ass?

Literally the same thing happened to me. I was in my university's cafeteria and I see a familiar back pocket stitching. I check them out, ask whether they're Nudies, and get an odd look and the apprehensive "I'm not sure" speech. There wasn't a Nudie tag on them though, so I'm guessing that they were these "Yes!" jeans as well.

 

[mack11211]

"Do you like it, the raw?"