Advice on jeans?

sk1wbw · Jan 1, 2013, 11:12 AM

So I've been itching to get some True Religion jeans or something like this. Anyone have these or something similar?

Are they worth it? How's the fit and style and quality of jeans like this?

Dweez · Jan 1, 2013, 11:13 AM

I had to google 'True Religion jeans' to get an idea. Those prices are insane. Stick with Levis.

Ice Dragon · Jan 1, 2013, 11:15 AM

Just from looking at their website, they kind of look like overly expensive hipster clothes. I am all for high quality stuff though I feel a good pair of jeans is maybe $50.

sk1wbw · Jan 1, 2013, 11:48 AM

I'm thinking the same thing, but I was just wondering if it was worth the price to spend more than 50 on a pair of jeans. Just ordered three pairs from Old Navy.

Vudoo · Jan 1, 2013, 11:56 AM

It depends on how they fit on you. I bought a pair of True Religion jeans and didn't like them. I prefer Seven for Mankind for luxury jeans. As for anything being worth it, that's up to you. If you can afford it, they fit right and are comfortable then they may be worth it.

Keep in mind that luxury jeans tend to wear out quicker if the denim is soft.

sk1wbw · Jan 1, 2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vudoo

It depends on how they fit on you. I bought a pair of True Religion jeans and didn't like them. I prefer Seven for Mankind for luxury jeans. As for anything being worth it, that's up to you. If you can afford it, they fit right and are comfortable then they may be worth it.

Keep in mind that luxury jeans tend to wear out quicker if the denim is soft.

What didn't fit right on the True Religions? I've seen the Seven's before, how they feel?

Tilpots · Jan 2, 2013, 02:06 PM

I'm a cheap-jean-buying kinda guy, but I really want a pair of Raleigh Denim jeans. They're EXTREMELY expensive. I don't own a pair because I can't justify it. But I really want them. Handcrafted in NC. Über durable. You're not even supposed to wash them for a year! When I hit the lottery...

mobilehaathi · Jan 2, 2013, 02:14 PM

It is your money, so I'd recommend finding some in person and trying them on.

Zerozal · Jan 2, 2013, 02:23 PM

I have a really hard time finding the right jeans. Not sure why, because my measurements are fairly standard (32/32). For some reason, most are too tight, too baggy, too long, too short an inseam, too hipster, too "mom jeans", etc..

Anyway, I just found 2 pairs that look great and fit perfectly--a pair of Diesel and a pair of 7 For All Mankind. Yes, they were expensive, but they fit perfectly, will last for a long time, and I can wear them to work (yay jeans for work!).

Svend · Jan 2, 2013, 03:21 PM

It seems odd that you would be recommended to not wash something you wear. If you wore them once a week, that's 52 times of you sweating and making them smell disgusting. Gross.

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Originally Posted by Tilpots

I'm a cheap-jean-buying kinda guy, but I really want a pair of Raleigh Denim jeans. They're EXTREMELY expensive. I don't own a pair because I can't justify it. But I really want them. Handcrafted in NC. Über durable. You're not even supposed to wash them for a year! When I hit the lottery...

TSE · Jan 2, 2013, 03:29 PM

In my opinion Levi's are perfect because they come in all fits and colors. There's bound to be a fit that you enjoy in Levi's. Not to mention they are solid quality and fairly inexpensive.

AhmedFaisal · Jan 2, 2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sk1wbw

So I've been itching to get some True Religion jeans or something like this. Anyone have these or something similar?

Are they worth it? How's the fit and style and quality of jeans like this?

Fit and style are very individual things. No brand is the same. You are going to have to try them out. Some Abercrombie jeans will fit me very well while Levis, Wrangler and even Hugo Boss look like **** on me. My wife looks good in Black & Whites and Lucky Brand but horrible in Abercrombies. My advice is getting a good friend or two or a significant other who are not afraid to tell you, you look like ass in a pair of pants, with you and never listen to the store clerk.

SandboxGeneral · Jan 2, 2013, 04:21 PM

Jeans are just jeans to me. I don't understand paying crazy sums of money for them. I spend no more than $15-$20 per pair at my local Meijer department store.
They're good jeans and last me a long time.

Liquorpuki · Jan 2, 2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sk1wbw

What didn't fit right on the True Religions? I've seen the Seven's before, how they feel?

I'm a guy and I got a couple pairs of 7's. If you're not lean, you're not gonna fit in them. 7's became popular back in the day because they made girls' asses look bigger. They're basically for skinny people.

My favorite pair of jeans right now is an Ecko Cut and Sew I got an an outlet for $15. I also got a couple CK's. Nothing too high end but still fashionable for going out.

If you're a guy that's shopping for brands, I'd look at GQ for tips

Orange Crane · Jan 2, 2013, 04:30 PM

Levi's selvedge from their website is way nicer than your average department store Levi's. Not uncommon to find USA made, worth the difference in cost as well.

Mr. McMac · 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dweez

I had to google 'True Religion jeans' to get an idea. Those prices are insane. Stick with Levis.

Off topic: Dave's not here!

Dave's Not Here

tigres · Jan 2, 2013, 04:55 PM

I bought some RL jeans over the holidays on their site. Good discounts certain times of the year. I think they were 58/ a pair.

I have not bought jeans in years until now.

But I thought I paid too much.

Jan 1, 2013, 11:12 AM	#1
sk1wbw macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Carolina	Advice on jeans? So I've been itching to get some True Religion jeans or something like this. Anyone have these or something similar? Are they worth it? How's the fit and style and quality of jeans like this?
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Dweez macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Down by the river	I had to google 'True Religion jeans' to get an idea. Those prices are insane. Stick with Levis. __________________ sudo make me a sandwich
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Tilpots macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC	I'm a cheap-jean-buying kinda guy, but I really want a pair of Raleigh Denim jeans. They're EXTREMELY expensive. I don't own a pair because I can't justify it. But I really want them. Handcrafted in NC. Über durable. You're not even supposed to wash them for a year! When I hit the lottery... __________________ A tree is known by its fruit.
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mobilehaathi macrumors 68030 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA	It is your money, so I'd recommend finding some in person and trying them on. __________________ Of crimes---none is greater than having things that one desires; Of disasters---none is greater than not knowing when one has enough. Of defects---none brings more sorrow than the desire to attain.
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Zerozal macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA	I have a really hard time finding the right jeans. Not sure why, because my measurements are fairly standard (32/32). For some reason, most are too tight, too baggy, too long, too short an inseam, too hipster, too "mom jeans", etc.. Anyway, I just found 2 pairs that look great and fit perfectly--a pair of Diesel and a pair of 7 For All Mankind. Yes, they were expensive, but they fit perfectly, will last for a long time, and I can wear them to work (yay jeans for work!). __________________ 2009 Mac Pro 2.93 Quad, 12GB RAM, 300GB Velociraptor, 2x 1TB WD Caviar Blacks in RAID 0, ATI 5870, 24" LED Cinema Display, iPhone 5
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Jan 1, 2013, 11:15 AM	#3
Ice Dragon macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009	Just from looking at their website, they kind of look like overly expensive hipster clothes. I am all for high quality stuff though I feel a good pair of jeans is maybe $50.
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Jan 1, 2013, 11:48 AM	#4
sk1wbw Thread Starter macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Carolina	I'm thinking the same thing, but I was just wondering if it was worth the price to spend more than 50 on a pair of jeans. Just ordered three pairs from Old Navy.
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Jan 1, 2013, 11:56 AM	#5
Vudoo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Metroplex	It depends on how they fit on you. I bought a pair of True Religion jeans and didn't like them. I prefer Seven for Mankind for luxury jeans. As for anything being worth it, that's up to you. If you can afford it, they fit right and are comfortable then they may be worth it. Keep in mind that luxury jeans tend to wear out quicker if the denim is soft.
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Jan 2, 2013, 03:29 PM	#11
TSE macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota	In my opinion Levi's are perfect because they come in all fits and colors. There's bound to be a fit that you enjoy in Levi's. Not to mention they are solid quality and fairly inexpensive. __________________ MacBook Pro, 2.2ghz Quad-Core i7 Processor, 15" 1680x1050 Anti-Glare LCD, 8gbs of RAM, 750gb, 5400rpm HD, AMD Radeon 6750M HD, Mac OS X + Windows 7 Ultimate
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SandboxGeneral Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The New World	Jeans are just jeans to me. I don't understand paying crazy sums of money for them. I spend no more than $15-$20 per pair at my local Meijer department store. They're good jeans and last me a long time. __________________ Twitter \| Website \| ♫ Free iTunes Music ♫ *Random Access Memories* ~ daft punk
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Jan 2, 2013, 04:30 PM	#15
Orange Crane macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2012	Levi's selvedge from their website is way nicer than your average department store Levi's. Not uncommon to find USA made, worth the difference in cost as well.
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Jan 2, 2013, 04:55 PM	#17
tigres macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Land of the Free-Waiting for Term Limits	I bought some RL jeans over the holidays on their site. Good discounts certain times of the year. I think they were 58/ a pair. I have not bought jeans in years until now. But I thought I paid too much. __________________ Quicker than two shakes of a lambs tail
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