Jeans

[Lee]

Well, I'm going to complain. I mean, I was out looking for a new pair of jeans, & now they seem to be making them with "stretch". And even dress pants have "stretch" in them. And I'm complaining because I don't like "stretch" in anything. For one thing "stretch" is hot & for another, jeans just don't fit me right with "stretch" in them. Now don't think I'm real fat, not that's there is anything wrong with that (I'm a size 6.), but I can't wear straight leg jeans anymore. :distress: I'm not a junior. I don't like skin tight jeans. I like the relaxed fit jeans. Now luckily while I was out over the weekend at a mall about 2 hrs. away, I just happened upon a pair of Lee jeans in Penney's, relaxed fit, size 6, short. They were perfect for me & no "stretch", a bargain at $9.99. Can you believe that? But they were the only pair there & all the others were jeans were "stretch". Is this a fad, the new trend of the year? :confused: I am in most distress because I feel like I'll never see regular Lee, Levi, or Wrangler relaxed fit jeans again. Oh & check out this article. And thanks for letting me blow off some steam! :laugh:

www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2006-04-16-skinny-jeans_x.htm

Lee :distress:

[sara1998]

Aww, man. I hate skinny, or tapered leg jeans. They're just not comfortable. But then again, I'm overweight.

[mylittledemon]

I think denim (jeans) look bad when they are baggy and loose. I think blue jeans look best when they "fit"...I'm not saying tight, just a perfect fit. I also think that if you're overweight, you just shouldnt wear them. Some fabrics just don't look good if they aren't worn right.

[sara1998]

I think denim (jeans) look bad when they are baggy and loose. I think blue jeans look best when they "fit"...I'm not saying tight, just a perfect fit. I also think that if you're overweight, you just shouldnt wear them. Some fabrics just don't look good if they aren't worn right.
I'm not HUGE!!! Not to the point were I shouldn't wear jeans. I just hate tight jeans. The one's I have on "fit". I know this wasn't directly pointed at me. Just thought I'd reply. :wavey:

[Pisces Queen]

I like buying jeans from Victoria’s Secret because you can get the same Jean in stretch or non-stretch. They have really cute clothes and the prices aren't too bad.

[skcin]

Jeans suck if you're broke. I mean, if I had a spare $75 or more laying around to buy a really nice pair that fits me well, that'd be OK. But I don't. So I continue to buy them from NY & Co. when they're buy 1, get 1 half-off. They're not bad, but I don't love them.

And the stretch ones? Puke. I thought they'd never come back "in" after I stopped wearing them when I was 17. Guess I was wrong. I don't mind them around the house, they're pretty comfy. But I don't wear them out, they are not flattering. At all.

[mylittledemon]

I'm not HUGE!!! Not to the point were I shouldn't wear jeans. I just hate tight jeans. The one's I have on "fit". I know this wasn't directly pointed at me. Just thought I'd reply. :wavey:

Yeah, it wasnt directed at anyone in particular. That was just my personal thought on wearing jeans. I actually prefer the 501 button fly jeans still...but I've not bought a pair in about 2 years (actually my mom bought me the last pair!)...not even sure where to get them. They're some of the few jeans that make my ass look good. HA!

[skcin]

Yeah, it wasnt directed at anyone in particular. That was just my personal thought on wearing jeans. I actually prefer the 501 button fly jeans still...but I've not bought a pair in about 2 years (actually my mom bought me the last pair!)...not even sure where to get them. They're some of the few jeans that make my ass look good. HA!

Just wondering - what should overweight people wear instead of jeans? :shrug:

[sara1998]

Just wondering - what should overweight people wear instead of jeans? :shrug:
MooMoo's??? LOL!

[Sugar]

Just wondering - what should overweight people wear instead of jeans? :shrug:

Maybe a burka...:shrug:

[cliffdweller]

I like jeans with a little stretch in them, keeps the shape for multiple wearings. The Gap has the best I've ever bought.

Now if I had some real $$$ I'd be at Diesel buying up every pair of jeans in stock.

:laugh:

[mylittledemon]

Just wondering - what should overweight people wear instead of jeans? :shrug:

I dunno. Just not tight clothes.

[goldustsongbird]

Here's my complaint: Can they no longer make NORMAL jeans? Everything's gotta be ****in' lowrise? I hate that.

[WildInTheWind]

I hate stretch jeans. If you have the cash check out Lucky Brand Jeans. Most of there jeans aren't stretch. If you can find a pair without holes....they are fabulous. :cool:

[stargazer99]

Jeans suck if you're broke. I mean, if I had a spare $75 or more laying around to buy a really nice pair that fits me well, that'd be OK. But I don't. So I continue to buy them from NY & Co. when they're buy 1, get 1 half-off. They're not bad, but I don't love them.

And the stretch ones? Puke. I thought they'd never come back "in" after I stopped wearing them when I was 17. Guess I was wrong. I don't mind them around the house, they're pretty comfy. But I don't wear them out, they are not flattering. At all.


I buy mine from NY & Co as well. They're about the only ones that fit me well (although the last ones in my size, which I bought without trying on, were bigger than usual for some reason.) And like you, I can't afford to pay a lot for my clothes, especially jeans, which I can't wear to work.

And I am also appalled that the stretch ones are making a comeback! Back in the 80's, we all thought they looked "hot". Now? They look ridiculous! I'm not thrilled at all that the 80's fashions are coming back.

[amber]

I'm not thrilled at all that the 80's fashions are coming back.
This is my worst nightmare.
Also, in case everyone didn't already realize it, jeans with tapered ankles or whatever are not flattering for big legged women (who aint got no soul).
Pegged legs can come back in style all they want, and so can stretch, but I won't be there.
I got really cute jeans at Macy's that I still wear, but that was like, 5 years ago or something. More recently I got jeans at Ross that were not stretch. :shrug: I just looked, the tag said they were Halston and they are stretch. But I couldn't tell they were stretch, and they're really loose.

[cliffdweller]

More recently I got jeans at Ross that were not stretch. :shrug: I just looked, the tag said they were Halston and they are stretch. But I couldn't tell they were stretch, and they're really loose.


Yeah, that's the thing. A little bit of stretch is really a good thing. I wouldn't want jeans that are ALL stretch, but a little bit helps to hold the shape and they really move with you and to me, are very comfortable.

Tapered jeans are an abomination that should never rise again ;)