The Official RRL Thread

Originally Posted by el duderino

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When sized down, they don't really look that much different than Low Straights other than offering a higher rise which is a little redundant for me.

This is actually what I like about the straight cuts. The higher rise combined with slim-straight legs that result from sizing down fits well with my particular proportions--slim legs and thighs but a bit of a bubble-ass. In most brands, I need to size down to get a good fit on the legs, but shorter back rises inevitably lead to severe button gapping--even when the fit is otherwise appropriate. Higher rises like those on the RRL straights seem to allow me to size down for a fit I like (even if it's not the anti-fit this particular cut is intended for) while easing the stress on the buttonfly.

I did mention in an earlier post that it was initially difficult to button the fly on the sized-down straights, but it's initially difficult for me to button most any cut that's going to fit me, even if it's washed. The difference with the straights was that, as the denim stretched a bit (even as I was in the store), it seemed to be stretching evenly along the entire waist-band / upper block rather than straining at the button points. There was no gapping, nor evidence there would be any gapping--and this never happens for me. My RRL slim fits, which I really like, showed signs of gapping right from the start, and although they've now stretched nicely to accommodate my shape, they still gap in front.

These are issues particular to my build. My larger point is that the straights don't have the huge leg volume I always assumed they had. And the cut as a whole seems to allow for a fairly broad range of good fits--not just anti-fit--depending on your build and how you size them.

Finally, the RRL straight leg seems much easier to acquire at discount on ebay and elsewhere than any of the slimmer cuts. It's really hard to find raw slim cuts in the 30-32 range, but I see straight legs come up quite often.

Originally Posted by pg600rr

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^ not from my recent purchases and stuff I have tried on, a 34 actually measures like 37"-38". FWIW ebay sellers have no ******* clue how to measure.. for the most part. 99% of RRL ebayers have the wrong measurements and I have bought several items in which they swore up and down via email that a 34" RRL measured exactly 24" maybe 35" only to have it arrive and actually be like 37". I only wear the slim boots and slim cut so I dont know about new sizing if you are only referring to straight cut.
Thanks for the info. I was referring specifically to a pair of low straights. The seller told me they measured and how they did it. It seemed correct, but I'll have to take it with a grain of salt. I purchased a pair of slim bootcuts and a pair of western pants and inquired about a different pair of low straights, all of which measured how I'd expect: tagged 2" less than measured. Thus this new pair seems off. But I seem to remember someone saying they'd also come across some somewhere that were size differently.

Hit up the prince St. store yesterday.
Copped a pair of Sky Blue Officer chino shorts with a small anchor above the flap pocket. They also had them available in white.
They also had the Regulation chino pants/shorts in green, red and black.
Saw the green chambray which was ugly as ****.
I was really feeling the seasonal Slim Boots in grey but wasn't about to drop $365

I'm having a really hard time finding a pair of raw straights that are a true 30 waist. I've been to the rrl on Melrose, the polo store in south coast plaza, and american rag. No luck. Everything measured out 32 or above. Anybody have any suggestions for similar looking/fitting denim from another brand?

^^ LOL. The last time I was at the Ralph Lauren store at South Park in Charlotte, NC (late April) they had a few raw Straights, size 30.

cross post of the new white slim fits: better detail here: http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...2&postcount=10

Originally Posted by travisttt

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I'm having a really hard time finding a pair of raw straights that are a true 30 waist. I've been to the rrl on Melrose, the polo store in south coast plaza, and american rag. No luck. Everything measured out 32 or above. Anybody have any suggestions for similar looking/fitting denim from another brand?


Considering that you're looking for a not too tapered, straight leg, higher rise jean, yeah, you should be able to find that. Off the top of my head maybe LVC '55 is similar. I don't have one, but I do have a straight RRL and the measurements (post LVC soak) look kind of similar, especially with that higher LVC rise.

So I tried on the RRL black slim fits in the barney's in boston and they fit great, but I didn't buy-- now I regret it because I'm back home in New Mexico. Is there a place I can buy these online?

There is a RRL sale on gilt on Friday. Can anyone comment on the fit of their shirts?

A green chambray has been mentioned a few times here recently (and yes I know that it has been referred to as "hideous&quot. Would any of you SF'ers with first hand knowledge be able to provide a picture of it for me?

Guys I live in the middle of nowhere, and would like to get some info on the gray Slim Boots, a picture would be nice, as would a location on where to get them. Does Barneys have them?

Originally Posted by Prada_Ferragamo

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There is a RRL sale on gilt on Friday. Can anyone comment on the fit of their shirts?

fall stuff i was a M. spring stuff's a bit slimmer and now i'm an L. reference: still a M in j.crew.

Originally Posted by grundletaint

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fall stuff i was a M. spring stuff's a bit slimmer and now i'm an L. reference: still a M in j.crew.

Great. I am M in j. crew. thanks.

Pretty sure that Gilt sale is going to be accessories only, just like every RRL sale they've had up 'til now.