Relaxed through thighs and slim and straight from knee below?

[jsp514]

I'm looking for jeans that are relatively relaxed, but not baggy, through thighs and slim and straight from knee below, leg opening being 8-8.5 inches. The kind of relaxed I'm talking about is such that jeans neither hug thighs nor leave uneven billowing, something like how well-cut trousers drape, creating smooth and straight lines over thighs.

Please correct me if I'm wrong- based on my (limited) observations and experiences, the Earnest Sewn Fulton models seem to achieve this kind of drape best. For example, compared to APC New Standard, ES have roomier thighs (or maybe somehow cut that way?) but narrower and straighter from knee below. New Standards hug thighs but do not get slimmer from knee below in the same degree as Fultons do, except the gradual tapering. Rescues, on the other hand, are just too relaxed through thighs and knee below. Maybe I'm mistaken, but it's the conclusion drawn from my experiences as an owner of three pairs of Fulton and both NS and Rescue.

Why don't I just wear Fultons? Obviously the quality is lacking, and color, wash, and stitching all scream "California" too loudly for my taste. Hopefully my explanation made sense and you guys have some suggestions. Thanks

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by jsp514

Why don't I just wear Fultons? Obviously the quality is lacking, and color, wash, and stitching all scream "California" too loudly for my taste. Hopefully my explanation made sense and you guys have some suggestions. Thanks

I wouldn't say that the quality is lacking, and the Fulton comes in a lot of colors, and washes. The stitching is fairly plain to my eye - there's no design on the pockets.

but other than that, I have nothing.

 

[modual]

Nudie average joe

 

[drizzt3117]

I think fultons in the XX dry denim are fine quality. You may want to look at the even steven that has the non-contrast stitching if you want something subtle, or the average joe if you don't mind the contrast stitching. Both seem to be exactly what you want. Straight sven perhaps as well.

I've begun to feel that denim and construction quality is less important than fit of late. Then again I don't wear each pair of jeans as often as most people on here with like 30+ pairs in rotation.

 

[Contingency Plan]

Nudie Even Steven fits the bill perfectly.

 

[DGP]

Acne Mic. One of my favorites.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

Acne Mic. One of my favorites.

I don't think the Mic is that relaxed through the top block... it's kinda slim all over.

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

I don't think the Mic is that relaxed through the top block... it's kinda slim all over.

Top block is very slim, true, but I find the thigh to be relatively loose, especially compared to what most people on here consider a "regular" fit.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

Top block is very slim, true, but I find the thigh to be relatively loose, especially compared to what most people on here consider a "regular" fit.

I think he's looking for a fit through the thigh like the Fulton, and I think the Mic is slimmer at least IMO.

 

[apocalypse later]

You might like a Skull 5507. They're slim but definitely have room in the thighs, I love mine and I seem to like jeans that fit your description.

 

[knucks]

What you are looking for sounds somewhat like Even Steven...but the ES is not what I'd call relaxed/loose through the thighs...maybe the Average Joe..but that is somewhat a 501 fit w/o anti-fit..

 

[apocalypse later]

Originally Posted by knucks

What you are looking for sounds somewhat like Even Steven...but the ES is not what I'd call relaxed/loose through the thighs...maybe the Average Joe..but that is somewhat a 501 fit w/o anti-fit..

Even Steven is slightly tapered, and is definitely not relaxed at the thighs. So yea, an Average Joe would be better.

Otherwise a Regular Ralf's bootcut is really really subtle.

 

[drizzt3117]

Not sure the bootcut on the RRDS is that subtle...

 

[velobran]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

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Not sure the bootcut on the RRDS is that subtle...

I agree, it is not subtle at all. That is the only thing keeping me from getting the RRDS. Given the size of my legs, I would have a tight jean w/ a flare .... oh god no.

 

[Cusovr6]

Even Stevens are definitely tapered, though I love mine for a chill look. I wanted exactly what you are looking for in a dressier denim and ended up with the KMW 1980, which are arriving today. They are 9" from knee to cuff, my even stevens are 9" in the knee and 7.5" at the cuff.