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
Where can I get burgundy/dark red chinos (or other machine-washable trousers) in a 52" waist for men for a decent price?
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posted by dhens
on Apr 15, 2013 -
3 answers
I'm curious what the most frequently purchased colors are for regular, non-jean pants for men. I was discussing this with a colleague today, and guessed black and navy. I'm looking specifically for industry numbers or anecdotal evidence from those working in clothing manufacturing or sales. (I already guessed!) Thanks in advance.
posted by whitebird
on Apr 5, 2013 -
3 answers
This is the logo. I want to know what brand or company it corresponds to. It's on a pair of pants. That's about all I know since it's not mine.
posted by dagnyscott
on Apr 2, 2013 -
10 answers
Knot ignoramus here. I have a pair of pants that has no belt loops, just a drawstring with a single end coming out of each side above the crotch. How do I tie a knot with those two ends such that it holds and I can also make it tighter at will?
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posted by slappy_pinchbottom
on Mar 24, 2013 -
5 answers
I live in jeans and on my bicycle. I don't mind biking in jeans for short distances, but I'm finding myself doing a lot more bike riding in situations where I need something more presentable and versatile than bike shorts, skorts, or yoga-type pants, but more comfortable than jeans. (And it's not my bottom that's the issue, so wearing padded liner shorts under my jeans is not the solution I'm looking for.) The obvious answer here is pants designed for traveling and hiking, but I'm having a hard time finding any in my size (2X). I found some cargo pants at Old Navy that looked promising, but even though they're in my size they don't fit because they're super low-rise. REI has exactly one pair of plus-sized adventure travel pants and I have them, but I'd like more options. Do you have a recommendation for comfortable hiking/travel pants in plus sizes?
posted by rhiannonstone
on Mar 23, 2013 -
11 answers
What pants do people wear for very cold (0 °F / -18 °C, and colder) weather hiking? Just rain shell pants and wool long underwear? Surely there are insulated pants suitable for hiking?
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posted by mnemonic
on Mar 21, 2013 -
28 answers
I am looking for black, elastic-waist, inexpensive, "business casual" women's dress pants, available in the US and preferably online.
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posted by sunshine37
on Mar 21, 2013 -
15 answers
Recovering Spanx addict and emerging caftan woman needs to look professional at work. Snowstorm inside.
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posted by Currer Belfry
on Mar 14, 2013 -
14 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
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
I'm looking for good-quality black and dark gray winter wool dress pants that I can wear to my office.
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posted by the sobsister
on Dec 13, 2012 -
7 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
Recommendations for alternatives to Lee men's Custom Fit Waistband flat front pants?
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posted by Dansaman
on Sep 28, 2012 -
2 answers
I'm looking for very comfortable elastic-waist, drawstring men's "yoga"-style pants for hanging around the house and for practicing yoga. Must have pockets.
Most dedicated "yoga" pants seem to cost $75 or more. I'm hoping for cheaper!
posted by Quisp Lover
on Sep 17, 2012 -
20 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
If you wear Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda jeans, what other pants (brands, models) fit you? Hate in-person shopping, and would love to buy more pants on line.
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posted by ClaudiaCenter
on Aug 22, 2012 -
7 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
I have a job interview tomorrow afternoon. I've got my suit all ready. The problem is that I had surgery recently and I'm in a full leg brace and crutches. Should I put the brace over my pants or under them? I don't know even know if the brace will actually fit under the pants, though; it's pretty bulky with a huge metal hinge and several thick velcro straps. Will wearing it on the outside of dress trousers look ridiculous?
posted by Cat Pie Hurts
on Jul 25, 2012 -
20 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
Asking for a friend: I have a 31 in inseam, 31 inch waist, 41 inch hips, and 24 in thighs (all circumferences). At what brick-and-mortar stores in Chicago can I buy nondescript men's slacks? In the past (fashionistas avert your eyes) I've mostly bought pleated pants several sizes too large and just belted them in. If possible I'd like to avoid that this time around.
posted by newtux
on May 21, 2012 -
9 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
What-to-wear-with-it-Filter: Navy blue trousers. I (mid-20s male with an obvious tendency towards beanplating) just decided to shift work wardrobe into a higher gear (business casual!), and bought two fantastic pairs of washed cotton chinos. One pair is navy blue. Never worn navy blue before. Help me pair it with my existing wardrobe without looking like an off-duty sailor or Connecticotian on vacation
(sorry, Connecticotians).
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posted by supercres
on Mar 2, 2012 -
17 answers
My girlfriend and I recently spent several hours in our typical U.S. city looking for some new pants for myself, an adult male. Almost none of them fit. I wear a 34" waist (36" was always way too big) and a 34" inseam, but in most of the pants my abdomen showed upward-pointing "smile lines." From looking at some sewing blogs, it looks like this means the crotch is cut too high. My girlfriend says I have a "perky" rear end, so some of the pants were giving me wedgies too, especially the ones made from thinner fabrics. After trying on lots of pants at Nordstrom Rack, Gap, J. Crew, and Banana Republic, we were only able to find a few pairs that actually fit (a pair of khakis at J. Crew, dressier slacks at Banana Republic, and a pair of Levi's 505 straight fit corduroys). I couldn't find any jeans that would fit me at all, but maybe I can find somewhere with 505 jeans.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2012 -
23 answers
I have no idea who made my favorite workout pants or where I bought them. Can you help me find another pair like them? They have an elastic waist AND
ankles like most men's sweatpants. BUT, they're made from
a much lighter cotton material that's not fleecy. They're also loose fitting but not too much.
posted by 14580
on Feb 7, 2012 -
7 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 am looking for women's plus-sized (size 2X) cold-weather pants for walking my dog in the morning. I walk/run her for about 45 minutes (we are slowly doing Couch to 5K together). Specifically, I'd like to have something like these
thermal running tights that are light, easy to pull on in the morning straight out of bed and will wick away moisture. Regular exercise and/or running tights aren't warm enough. Typical temps I walk in are down to 20F -- I'd like to be warm, but just
not cold would be sufficient. I need them in a women's size 2X, but have had no luck finding anything.
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posted by OrangeDisk
on Jan 7, 2012 -
15 answers
I am traveling, and a waitress just dropped an entire tub of ranch dressing onto my jeans. I am staying in a hotel, I do not have a car, and I do not have easy access to a store. Is there any reason I should hesitate to wash my pants with the bar of hand soap in my hotel room?
posted by wondercow
on Nov 11, 2011 -
23 answers
I have a couple new pairs of black dress trousers and would like to keep them hole-free as long as possible. I need some practical assistance on the subject of sewing a lining into the crotch area.
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posted by cranberrymonger
on Oct 26, 2011 -
3 answers
I would like to buy a pair of khakis for my boyfriend to replace a pair that ripped, but don't really know much about men's clothing.
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posted by peacheater
on Oct 26, 2011 -
14 answers
The pants Tom Cruise wears in the trailer for Mission Impossible 4 are excellent quality. Where can I get them?
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posted by fantasticninety
on Sep 17, 2011 -
11 answers
I have some
cotton pants that I just washed for the first time (prior to now, I've worn only wool pants that were dry cleaned or jeans that were very sparingly machine washed). The new cotton pants were washed on the cold cycle and came out of the dryer (warm or hot, can't remember, but the pants are machine washable/dryable) with large patches of faded-looking spidery marks on the legs. I've ironed the pants, with lots of sprayed water, but the marks are still there. Have I ruined them, or is there something that can be done to get them back to a nice even navy blue all over?
posted by The Michael The
on Sep 5, 2011 -
13 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
I'm a skinny guy looking for some summer shorts that won't make me look entirely goofy and/or juvenile. Can you help?
posted by killdevil
on Jul 6, 2011 -
20 answers
I have the opportunity to have a custom suit made in western Japan (Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto).
Money is no object.
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posted by Infernarl
on Jun 29, 2011 -
12 answers
STYLE SNAPS! Are they the dream solution for all the non-sewing petites of the world?
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posted by Mael Oui
on May 30, 2011 -
24 answers
PhiladelphiaFilter: Tell me about your excellent experiences with a tailor in Philadelphia. Bonus points for east of Broad Street in Center City.
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posted by midatlanticwanderer
on May 26, 2011 -
13 answers
