Denim 101 for Men's Clothing

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by TRINI

I miss mine.

Originally Posted by NOBD

Spilt sauce on them?

Nope. 'Outgrew' them.

 

[NOBD]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Nope. 'Outgrew' them.

Ah, I understand. I'm still waiting for that moment (at age 39).

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by TRINI

APC New Standards, done.

Too skinny, too fashion oriented, too hip (at least to my taste). Prefer something that can be worn with a dress shirt, sport coat, pocket square, perforated bluchers...

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Nope. 'Outgrew' them.

Originally Posted by NOBD

Ah, I understand. I'm still waiting for that moment (at age 39).

No no - not in age. In waist.

 

[NOBD]

Originally Posted by onix

Too skinny, too fashion oriented, too hip (at least to my taste). Prefer something that can be worn with a dress shirt, sport coat, pocket square, perforated bluchers...

Seriously?

Originally Posted by TRINI

No no - not in age. In waist.

Ah, I didn't understand...

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by TRINI

No no - not in age. In waist.

that was clear from the start.

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by NOBD

Seriously?
Well, that was my impression after googling. Do you have more photos wearing them?

 

[LA Guy]

Originally Posted by onix

Alright guys, I am going to get exactly one pair of jeans with no plan to get more, what's your recommendation? I wear mostly slim fit. Not very fashion forward, but not too conservative either.

Thanks gents

First of all, APCs are a blank slate. You can wear them in any number of ways - conservative to ultra hip.

If you want an alternative, something that you can wear with a sportsjacket (which I caution as being for expert use only) and a pocket square (which I say should be done only be grandmasters, and then only with utmost care), try out some Simon Miller Jeans, which are as minimal as you find.

 

[NOBD]

Originally Posted by onix

Well, that was my impression after googling. Do you have more photos wearing them?

Now I understand... Just these with an overcoat:

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by LA Guy

First of all, APCs are a blank slate. You can wear them in any number of ways - conservative to ultra hip. If you want an alternative, something that you can wear with a sportsjacket (which I caution as being for expert use only) and a pocket square (which I say should be done only be grandmasters, and then only with utmost care), try out some Simon Miller Jeans, which are as minimal as you find.

Originally Posted by NOBD

Now I understand... Just these with an overcoat:

I see, way better than those pictures I found online. Will hit the store to see how they look on me. Thanks a lot gents.

 

[518aata]

I am pretty clueless about jeans, so I thought I'd ask the experts.

I'm 52, and don't wear jeans out to dinner or clubs, etc. I wear them to my sons' soccer games, and other places where I might get my pants dirty. But I still want them to look good.

A year or so ago, I finally switched from grandpa jeans to 501s. It was at my wife's urging, and I'm glad I listened to her. I like the <$50 price. I also like the way they fit, except for the baggy legs. Should I have the 501s tapered, or is there a different brand (or another type of Levis) that fits similarly to the 501, is priced similarly, but has a more tapered leg? Thanks.

 

[Tarmac]

Hmm, the current 501 are not very baggy. where are they loose on you, all throughout the leg? Do you wear them loose in the waist as well?

 

[518aata]

Originally Posted by Tarmac

Hmm, the current 501 are not very baggy. where are they loose on you, all throughout the leg? Do you wear them loose in the waist as well?

They fit me pretty well in the waist, seat and rise, but I have pretty skinny legs. Hence, I think they would look better if they were a bit slimmer through the legs, and if they tapered to a narrower opening at the ankle.

 

[Tarmac]

Originally Posted by onix

Alright guys, I am going to get exactly one pair of jeans with no plan to get more, what's your recommendation? I wear mostly slim fit. Not very fashion forward, but not too conservative either.

Thanks gents

Do you have a budget? I would say Flat Head 1001, hemmed, remove pocket stitching...

 

[WhateverYouLike]

Ive been happy with my Uniqlos. Pretty cheap too. Very plain and you can definitely use them with sportcoats if that's your thing.

Rise is low to mid, which I prefer and think looks better on shorter people, so keep that in mind.