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What do you look for in Jeans?

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c.hale
Posts: 636 - Karma: 50

I recently tore both of my ACLs and will have to get two surgeries this summer to fix em. This is pretty much keeping me out of the job market for the summer, so I figured its as good a time as any to start getting a business plan together.

I have always liked the idea of starting a clothing company, but the market is absolutely saturated with small shirt companies. Therefore I chose to start my business selling casual pants (jeans,khakis, etc). I am coming to NS to get some insight into what you guys like in a pair of pants.

Help me out by answering some of these questions:

Your pant size?

Age?

Favorite color jeans? (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc)

Favorite cut? (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc)

Favorite color stitching?

Do you generally sag your pants?

And feel free to leave any additional comments about what you need/want in a pair of pants!

Mar 25 2010 2:58PM
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Jibaholics
Posts: 227 - Karma: 56
make sur you put some EYE lace like matix does. slim fit is the best
Mar 26 2010 10:55AM
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bt@509
Posts: 327 - Karma: 30
i'm 18 and i love dark washes. thats a huge plus. i'm tiny so finding anything that fits is a huge pain in the ass. i look for a dark wash tho, with a clean look, not a fan of rips, tears, and super decorated jeans. i wear a 28 but thats cuz i can't find any jeans smaller than that. i need a 24-26 depending on the brand and about a 27ish long. but 28x30 is a good baggy fit if they run small. i wear a 1 at pac sun in girls jeans tho and they fit perfect for skinnies.
Mar 26 2010 3:34PM
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Kotke
Posts: 696 - Karma: 15

I'm 17, 6'2, 170lbs. When im buying jeans first thing i gotta look at is length. Being a lanky fucker its always hard finding them long enough. So take that into consideration.

Most of my jeans are 32 or 33 waist and a 34 length. I do sag em tho so im usually walking all over them. Do make them durable. I hate it when my jeans fall apart.

As for colors it varys. i like a lighter jean the best, greys good, but i like dark too. Not black tho. color of the stitching isnt too big a deal as long as it isnt like a light stitching on a dark color. Dont make it stand out.

How they fit is important. I dont like baggy jeans but i dont want them cuttin off circulation either. Straight fit are all i wear. Not too skinny that you cant move in them but they actually look like they fit.

Now go make me some jeans!!

Mar 26 2010 4:00PM
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CrunkNugget
Posts: 1279 - Karma: 16
maybe an arch at the heel for those of us who sag them? that way we dont have to step on them/tuck them in
Mar 26 2010 6:50PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14477 - Karma: 10,515
I want to add that I hate any stupid designs or anything on jeans.  That is for white trash haha.  Even embroidery can be bad.  I like the smallness and simplicity of the Jiberish jeans, they didn't put a huge Jiberish logo on the back pockets or anything, just a little logo on the front.  It needs to be small.  My opinion...
Mar 26 2010 7:23PM
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J.DUKE
Posts: 1233 - Karma: 38
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6' 195

either 32" or 34" waist
32" inseam

slight sag

slim to super slim taper is neato. like wider in thigh then taper to 15" leg opening

flex fit jeans are gnar.

dark denim or colors are cool

Levi 511 are my favorite jeans
Mar 29 2010 9:30PM
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Red_Shirt
Posts: 292 - Karma: 8
32x36 (6' 4", 160)
Age: 19
I like decently dark blue jeans, don't really care about the stitching, and I usually go for straight fit, no sag. I would definitely dig some sick shorts (not jean shorts) cause I spend most of the year in L.A. and it gets pretty hot for jeans.
Mar 29 2010 9:59PM
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amo
Posts: 6709 - Karma: 1,248
Your pant size?
31

Age?
17

Favorite color jeans? (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc)
blue, dark blue, lighter blue, grey. solid colors, no pre-wash

Favorite cut? (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc)
slim boot? not skin tight, not baggy, somewhere in-between

Favorite color stitching?
blue - you could get creative here though, as long as it complements the jean color

Do you generally sag your pants?
yes
Mar 29 2010 10:09PM
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amo
Posts: 6709 - Karma: 1,248
forgot to say, SPANDEX. 1%-3% DO IT!
Mar 29 2010 10:10PM
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the-big-lepowski
Posts: 1212 - Karma: 544

Your pant size?  32 by 32

Age?  17

Favorite color jeans? (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc)  dark blue/light blue, grey, crazy neons

Favorite cut? (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc)  boot cut

Favorite color stitching?  don't care.  maybe contrast?

Do you generally sag your pants?  yes, medium, never below crack unless they're snowpants.  can't stand the ruddy plumber look

Mar 29 2010 10:11PM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 372
Your pant size? 30-32


Age?17

Favorite color jeans? (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc) dark and light blue

Favorite cut? (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc) slim boot

Favorite color stitching? doesnt matter, shouldnt stand out to much

Do you generally sag your pants? no sir, they sit on my hips

And feel free to leave any additional comments about what you need/want in a pair of pants! acid wash... sounds gay, but its sweet, raw denim is sweet too.
Mar 29 2010 10:25PM
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kronickrew
Posts: 1013 - Karma: 32
Age 15

Waist: 27 (womens) 30 (mens)

Ussualy tight jeans

i sometimes sag my pants

favorite colors white yellow blue grey

don`t really care bout stitching so i guess white?
Mar 29 2010 11:10PM
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Anti_Steeze
Posts: 1465 - Karma: 81
The more rips they have and the more expensive they are, the more I like them.  having paint spatter on them also helps.




 JK.  but seriously, im 19 and i usually looke for a 34/34 ish jean. I like my jeans looser with a fair amount of leg room (skinny jeans make me feel uncomfortable) i tend not to sag unless i forget my belt when im rushing out of my room.  You should also sell nice sweat pants...Sweatpants > Jeans.
Mar 29 2010 11:21PM
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omnomnom
Posts: 1280 - Karma: 73
Your pant size? 34 waist, 32 length.

Age? 15

Favorite color jeans? dark blue/black

Favorite cut? slim, but not skeleton skinny

Favorite color stitching? red or blue

Do you generally sag your pants? yup.

imo, the jiberish stretchy jeans are *the* best fitting jeans i have ever graced my hiney with. they are the perfect fit. because of that, i've started hunting down jeans with spandex in em. havent found any yet, but if you put spandex in your jeans, i will love you long time.
Mar 29 2010 11:42PM
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SweatyBallShack
Posts: 2857 - Karma: 58
I like a j crown on them but I'll settle for dark blue relaxed fit with a bright stitch
Mar 29 2010 11:51PM
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Twinjibber77
Posts: 6239 - Karma: 2,356
18 years young
36 waist in tight jeans, 38 in baggy jeans
I prefer a darker wash, classy thread so they look good all the time.
Ideally i like longer jeans (i'm tall)
Fit i would like in a new pair of jeans: Tight in the lower legs to ankles but still saggable an mad nut room towards the top.
Don't flame me for this reference, but the Lil' Wayne red ones seem to fit right to fill the gap for me between the tighter pants i have and the baggy ones. Plus when you pull them up you can wear them to just about any function, maybe if they were a different material than jean?
See most hated on rappers photo for reference:
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Mar 30 2010 12:05AM
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CrunkNugget
Posts: 1279 - Karma: 16
^^nailed it
Mar 30 2010 12:25AM
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MNS
Posts: 5386 - Karma: 3,241
Instead of posting what you look for, you guys should post some cool less known brands or
pictures of cool jeans, cause finding jeans is a pain in the ass.

i like matix contrictors they're sick.
Mar 30 2010 12:25AM
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MNS
Posts: 5386 - Karma: 3,241
I want these matix constrictors badly, but i cant find them anywhere

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if someone finds them for me i'll love them
Mar 30 2010 12:45AM
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the-big-lepowski
Posts: 1212 - Karma: 544
that's a fit I would wear. 
Mar 30 2010 6:36AM
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pinklittlelamb
Posts: 161 - Karma: 7
I'm 15 so I wear a relatively small size. I prefer a lighter blue shade with maybe a couple SMALL rips in them. I like when my jeans are fitted tightly in the thigh area and than slightly flare out at the bottom so they look styled. Good idea!
Mar 30 2010 7:04AM
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Aaaron.
Posts: 11817 - Karma: 903
they have those at the house and tactics
almost bought some last week.
Mar 30 2010 10:47AM
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factory81
Posts: 3967 - Karma: 63
A hot bumper to pull up to and slap
Mar 30 2010 11:43AM
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JFranciscoR
Posts: 56 - Karma: 33
30x30 32x30 or 30x28
Mar 30 2010 2:22PM
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Backyard.Skier
Posts: 5397 - Karma: 1,497
1) dark blue
2) tighter near the ankles
3) nice stitching
4) no big logos
Mar 30 2010 2:46PM
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p.jones
Posts: 614 - Karma: 16
you know skinny jeans arent "skinny" because they are skinny around your dick, its skinny in the legs. most kids with skinny jeans sag their pants anyways so it gives even more room.

but anyways, my pant size is usually 32x32, and im 6'1"
im 16
favorite color jeans is dark blue, i dont really care if it has wear in it already or if its just raw.
straight leg is usually fine, sometimes slim fit or skinny, but never super skinny stuff
dont really care about stitching, i guess different colors add a flare to it though
yes i sag my pants
and like a couple kids said above, spandex woven into the jeans is nice
Mar 30 2010 8:19PM
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Gnome_in_Gnarnia
Posts: 163 - Karma: 13
Make 'em so they don't look like you have a little boner sticking up when you sit down. I hate that.
Mar 30 2010 8:29PM
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the-big-lepowski
Posts: 1212 - Karma: 544
hate to contradict, but you're dead wrong.  this was developped in male jeans to help men enjoy an erection in public.  in class, at work, everyone know the pants crease there, so they can't tell if your john son is firm. 

do I have a patent or do I have a patent?
Mar 30 2010 8:49PM
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Gnome_in_Gnarnia
Posts: 163 - Karma: 13
I gotta disagree. Most jeans make it look like you have a 3-inch boner all the time, but there's not enough room for a real woody. So if you actually get a hard-on it still obvious and that little crease is way to small to make it comfortable.
Mar 30 2010 8:52PM
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Twinjibber77
Posts: 6239 - Karma: 2,356
That thing can stay. Cause i like my boys and the shaft to have room when i'm standing up.
Mar 30 2010 8:55PM
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the-big-lepowski
Posts: 1212 - Karma: 544
fair enough, except for japanese minis.  my jean design, or the thread ops goes for a custom crease tailored to your boner length.  the designers maintain complete confidetiality if you do in fact have a 3 incher.
Mar 30 2010 8:59PM
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PhuzzyWuzzy
Posts: 358 - Karma: 82
I'm 18 and wear a 30x34
Wish they made 28x34 so I didn't have to always wear a belt. 

I don't wear baggy jeans cause they look stupid on skinny kids like me. 

My tight/skinny jeans are darker and straight/boot cut jeans are lighter. 
Mar 31 2010 12:47AM
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dreadyboy
Posts: 2306 - Karma: 34
I'm 16, wear 34 length and I like 30 waist but can't find it, don't sag but baggy as fuck, darkish blue a tiny bit faded or just black. don't make waist bigger than length(that's for old fat guys)
Mar 31 2010 2:13AM
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Dan.
Posts: 7201 - Karma: 1,126
raw denim, blue or black, unhemmed so sell every single pair with a 36 or 37 inch inseam so people can just hem them up if they want, no contrast stitching, no outrageous pocket embroidery. simple is always better. use a 16 or 18 oz denim, try to source from japan, and people always pay more for selvedge.

but if you just want to do pants you have a ways to fucking go, that market is saturated too.


Mar 31 2010 3:36PM
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dreadyboy
Posts: 2306 - Karma: 34
I lol'd
Apr 1 2010 12:50AM
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kronickrew
Posts: 1013 - Karma: 32
=]
Apr 1 2010 12:59AM
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Mr_pretzel
Posts: 4616 - Karma: 1,289
Your pant size?
32/32
Age?
13
Favorite color jeans? (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc)
dark blue
Favorite cut? (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc)
grampa style with flannel on the inside for the winter
Favorite color stitching?
dont care
Do you generally sag your pants?
nope

more flanneled jeans
Apr 2 2010 1:38PM
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Avifarer
Posts: 5926 - Karma: 598

30 Pant Size

18 Years old

I like the black, or dark blue jeans. As well as grey ones, especially like grey cords.

Skinny/straight leg seems to be my favorite fit.

Red or darker blue with dark blue jeans.

Don't sag my jeans, but when i buy them they are usually a little big long so they bunch up around the shoes.

Good luck man

Apr 2 2010 1:57PM
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B.L.A.K.E
Posts: 932 - Karma: 27
Button Fly because after 3 years of wearing nothing but 501's i can never remember to zip up the zipper. Plus the chicks love the button fly.
Apr 2 2010 5:35PM
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Aaaron.
Posts: 11817 - Karma: 903
button flies are annnoyyying
Apr 2 2010 11:29PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
Forgot to add, SOMETHING I CAN SKI IN. Make em stretchy.
Apr 2 2010 11:53PM
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prontocuts.com
Posts: 5244 - Karma: 42
nearly all martin and osa and abercrombie jeans fit like that
Apr 3 2010 4:23AM
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tanza
Posts: 32 - Karma: 10
im 15 years old
my size is about 30x32 or 31x32
i prefer tight and straight cuts
favorite colors are light grey, light blue and dark blue
sometimes i sag my pants, but not always

Apr 3 2010 9:19AM
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teleak
Posts: 2251 - Karma: 105
not too loose... or it looks ridiculous. I like darker blue, 34x32, hardly sag at all. Uh yeah, stitching colour whatever. yeah. Not a lot of people wear khakis though really
Apr 3 2010 5:19PM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,141
www.superfuture.com

^ The big leagues.

If you're not playing in the big leagues it really doesn't matter what brand or cut of mall jeans you get, so just buy what's comfortable if you're not ready to step up. Personally I wish I had when I was most of you kids' age.
Apr 3 2010 6:12PM
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