I'm a Former Fat Kid who's had to exercise religiously to stay in some kind of (refrigerator-like) shape as an adult. My distribution of fat and muscle means that I have
huuuuge glutes and quads. Pants are therefore my enemy. Help me find a fit! [36yo/M]
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posted by mykescipark
on May 3, 2013 -
7 answers
It was fun while it lasted, but I think my days of breaking in pairs of $150+ Japanese denim are behind me. Help me find a readily available replacement at or below $50 a pair.
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posted by ndg
on Apr 12, 2013 -
11 answers
Why are blue jeans so ubiquitous? And why blue?
posted by devnull
on Mar 26, 2013 -
15 answers
When you can't tell that you've lost NEARLY 20 POUNDS because you blame it on your always-saggy Old Navy jeans... maybe it's time for new jeans. Any suggestions for better plus-sized jeans for a 33-year-old in the Midwest?
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posted by Madamina
on Mar 1, 2013 -
31 answers
My daughter spilled permanent glue all over my last pair of jeans that fit -- they were from Lands' End and have long since been discontinued. Please help me find new jeans that fit! Here's what I am looking for:
(1) I wear a size 6 or 8. The jeans must come in petite or "short" length, as I have very short legs. I prefer straight leg to flare or boot-cut.
(2) I don't want high-waisted mommy jeans, but I also don't want the really low-slung ones all the kids are wearing (I'm 50). I have some Old Navy "Diva" jeans that fit OK, but I really don't like the low rise -- even with a belt, I feel as though they'll fall down, and some of my tops aren't long enough to cover the gap. Is there such a thing as "regular" rise anymore?
(3) I don't want ultra-skinny jeans, but I also don't want baggy.
(4) I don't want to spend a fortune. I realize that I might need to be spend $75, but even that sounds outrageous to me for "just jeans."
The closest I've come is a pair of J.Jill "authentic fit slim-leg" petite jeans, which are pretty good but have a bit more stretch in them than I'm used to. Any other ideas?
posted by wisekaren
on Feb 19, 2013 -
41 answers
this is driving me crazy. at least ten years ago, i remember a commercial for jeans. levis, lee, wrangler, i looked for them all on youtube, to no avail. it's about some white dude, t-shirt, jeans, picking up some african-american woman for a date at her family's home. it makes a big deal about how he's white and he's definitely seen by the neighboring dudes as an interloper. can anyone remember this and/or provide a link? thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl
on Jan 15, 2013 -
6 answers
Are there any stores that still stock tall/long womens' pants and jeans in their brick and mortar stores?
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posted by matcha action
on Jan 3, 2013 -
23 answers
Help me clean my jean-stained leather bag in Japan (and help me prevent this from happening again)!
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posted by Kamelot123
on Dec 1, 2012 -
7 answers
New selvedge jeans. How do I minimize the blue rubbing off on everything? Or is that more of a cya for the manufacturer.
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posted by burlsube
on Nov 4, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm about to buy a new pair of jeans. For health reasons (see: cautionary principle), I want to minimize the amount of dye that transfers and leeches into my skin from the jeans as I wear them over time. Is there any way to do this besides washing the jeans a bunch of times?
posted by fundamentafriendapendability
on Nov 3, 2012 -
6 answers
The era of skinny women's jeans has been here for a while, but I've still got a closet full of my perfectly good boot-cut and flared jeans. Can I wear these judiciously (even among young people) without looking embarrassingly out-of-touch? If not, should I try to alter them, or is there a chance they'll come back into style in a year or two anyway?
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posted by Bardolph
on Oct 3, 2012 -
51 answers
Where can we find cool-looking jeans for a short teenage boy (he's 5') with a big belly (like 34-35")?
Old Navy husky are too small, nothing at Target seems to fit, and he says Walmart jeans are completely uncool.
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posted by kinetic
on Sep 24, 2012 -
13 answers
I finally found a pair of black, cordura cycling jeans that seem like they'll last for years. On the other hand, I've started to discover that my Levis don't last. Where else can I find indestructable pants?
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posted by tmcw
on Sep 17, 2012 -
10 answers
For my girlfriend:
Often the waist on my jeans is too loose, and I look like a plumber when I don't wear a belt. Are there any brands of jeans that have butt/thigh room without a loose waist, perhaps? Or is this a problem for a tailor to solve? I am in NYC, so I have access to approximately every store in the world, but I don't like spending all of the money. I usually wear size 6 or 4 or so.
posted by akgerber
on Aug 26, 2012 -
23 answers
Leads for finding sexy fitting jeans for a short lady with massive thighs and some booty?
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posted by ifjuly
on Aug 15, 2012 -
22 answers
Pajama jeans: Where and when can I rock them? If at all? And will casual third party observers be able to tell in wearing fake jeans?
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posted by slateyness
on Jul 22, 2012 -
45 answers
My well-loved Penney's straight jeans have finally bit the dust and I need to invest in some new everyday straight-ish jeans. My previous pair weren't perfect, but they fit well, were medium rise, and were not overly skinny, distressed or embellished. I could wear them in lots of situations. I am on the slender/average side, though curvy, so I don't like jeans that are form fitting, rather ones that can skim rather than hug. I am pretty flexible with wash.
posted by nanook
on Jul 17, 2012 -
7 answers
Am I supposed to buy jeans that fit me perfectly in the store, or jeans that are too tight but will stretch to be perfect? If the latter, how do I know how much they will stretch out (or, how tight is too tight)?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Jun 29, 2012 -
18 answers
Urgent birthday present vintage fashion help: Help me find a pair of jeans with a large zipper pull.
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posted by scazza
on Jun 13, 2012 -
2 answers
I have jeans that fit great but are far more baggy than I'd like below the knees. Can the lower leg portion of pants be made more slim-fitting? Also, if anyone has recommendations for affordable but quality tailors in San Francisco who could do this, I'd appreciate it.
posted by BuddhaInABucket
on Jun 4, 2012 -
5 answers
The top third of my legs is a size and a half bigger than the bottom two-thirds. Where on earth can I buy skinny jeans/pants? Preferably under $50?
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Apr 16, 2012 -
13 answers
In an act of stupidity, I ripped a pair of Julian Red jeans that I liked a lot. I am trying to find a new pair but can't find anywhere that sells them.
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posted by prunes
on Mar 18, 2012 -
3 answers
I have dried-in bloodstains in my white jeans that are still there after laundering. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them?
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posted by jlibera
on Mar 1, 2012 -
24 answers
I am a man trying to find some new jeans and I'm having difficulty. My go to brands have recently changed their cuts and I don't like their fit anymore. I've been researching online for additional brands to try, but haven't had a lot of luck. I have no interest in Raw and my preference is for designer jeans.
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posted by Jacob G
on Feb 16, 2012 -
10 answers
Are you a guy who wears a 30-inch inseam in jeans, etc.? Share all your fashion secrets with me - specifically about clothes for the bottom half of your body.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jan 30, 2012 -
30 answers
I'm looking for a great value on everyday jeans. I don't mind spending decent money if that's what it takes, but I'd want that money to go towards quality materials and construction - I truly don't care about labels or fleeting fashions. I live in LA but I'd be cool with shopping online if that's where the value can be found. Anybody have pointers on places/brands that could help me out with this, or is it back to the Gap again?
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posted by captainawesome
on Nov 20, 2011 -
28 answers
Where can I buy fashionable clothes made in the USA or EU that don't cost $/£200? I live in the UK.
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posted by stackhaus23
on Aug 3, 2011 -
20 answers
Ok hivemind: what's the deal with baggy pants? I mean the kind frequently associated with gangbanger style, where the top of the pants is below the wearer's bottom.
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posted by agregoli
on Aug 2, 2011 -
38 answers
What jeans are similar to Levi's 557 Relaxed Boot Cut jeans? If you own both a pair of 557's and a similar pair of jeans, what is the other brand? I would especially like to find another one in the $30-$40 range.
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posted by no1hatchling
on Jul 18, 2011 -
4 answers
Ouch! Western saddles are freaking HARD as a ROCK! Help me survive the guest ranch vacation experience!
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posted by bluesky78987
on Jun 25, 2011 -
16 answers
Help! I'm in Denmark, and I have no jeans to wear for the rest of the week! Where can I buy plus sized jeans in Copenhagen?
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posted by santojulieta
on May 28, 2011 -
5 answers
