Jeans, A pain in the...

tptvmbircn
tptvmbircn Posts: 782
edited September 2012 in Commuting chat
It's not often I wear them but a dress down day at work today made me realize how bloody uncomfortable they are around the man area, more to the point the nads.

What alternatives do you guys wear? I have joggers addididdy ones but for the usual laze in the house kind of stuff, step out the front door and chav is stamped on to you!

Just wish non boxer Lycra was in fasion! - so comfortable!

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  • BelgianBeerGeek
    BelgianBeerGeek Posts: 5,226
    If it's dress down at the office, then a nice tweed suit looks good. With trilby and pipe.
    Oh, and the trousers must be pressed. Look, it's not DIFFICULT, OK!
    Ecrasez l’infame
  • tptvmbircn
    tptvmbircn Posts: 782
    it did cross my mind, however dressed that for work on a normal day the suspense died years ago :lol: yes the trousers are pressed! :roll: :D
  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
    Simply put, you are wearing bad jeans.

    Fashion jeans suck - try a pair of Blue Guru or similar and report back.

    Having said that, even they have the stupid low-slung wallet pocket that makes driving a car with your wallet in place uncomfortable.

    Sod it. Just wear Ralph Lauren chinos - the only way to go on business dress-down days. I must have ten pairs of them.
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  • tptvmbircn
    tptvmbircn Posts: 782
    chinos have crossed my mind, I thought though that they were going to be like jeans, fair play being built like a rake none of them fit too well... suppose that's a plus on the cycling!
  • BelgianBeerGeek
    BelgianBeerGeek Posts: 5,226
    yep, the " dressed down Rodney" can work. Think army officer. Chinos, or cords if you're feeling brave, are good.
    Bold colours eg pink pants and normal shirts are good. And if you have a pair of Chelsea boots, all the better.
    Black Labrador is extra.
    Ecrasez l’infame
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I don't wear jeans any more.

    On dress down day I wear these:

    http://www.crewclothing.co.uk/crew-trou ... 0332_navy/

    At the weekend I wear these:

    http://shop.carhartt-wip.com/gb/men/pan ... ziggy-pant
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Jeans that fit, chinos but my favourite dress down day attire is taking the day off.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Whilst I favour the "resting Rupert" look, espoused by BBG & exemplified by Rick C's red trouseriness, if you must wear jeans, perhaps raise your game (& budget)?
    Location: ciderspace
  • tptvmbircn
    tptvmbircn Posts: 782
    £££ eh? but thanks for the advice, there's similar types available at H&M apparently, see what happens!

    Cheers
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    You could also take a look at Swrve jeans..............

    http://www.swrve.co.uk
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Cafewanda wrote:
    You could also take a look at Swrve jeans..............

    http://www.swrve.co.uk

    Gah! I'd meant to put their jeans as a link in my post- http://swrve.co.uk/jeans.html - rather than doubling up on rapha. Alpkit did a run of jeans that had a DWR treatment and panelling that avoided a central seam & the discomfort that can bring.
    Location: ciderspace
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    do seem to have to shop about, I've never fitted skinny jeans, and do need a fairly long leg. so I tend to up size jeans and use a belt, so I can get them over my calfs for starters!

    only way i've found is to keep trying until you find the one!
  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    another vote for chinos

    or 501's even for my ridiculous sized quads an calves they are comfy
    Keeping it classy since '83
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Avoid the cigarette shorts. :|
    _
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Jeans are more or less out of fashion anyway, at least, in normal colours they are.
    _
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Jeans are more or less out of fashion anyway, at least, in normal colours they are.
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  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Anyone admit to buying the Levi's rip-off of swrve; the 511 commuter?
    (Available in an RC-pleasing reddish tone).
    Location: ciderspace
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    277_20194_1.jpg

    ??


    Don't like the cut and the fabric creases too easily.
    _
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Them's the bunnies! Don't look too good, and I guess that's a PR shot. Will have to make a trip to Condor & try the swrves.
    Been quite keen on the Cordarounds/Betabrand's bike to work pants, but cost of shipping from SF diminishes the appeal.
    Location: ciderspace
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Dockers 'Alpha' Khaki range is good. Comfy, smart enough for work (well my work at least), not overly expensive and come in many different colours.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Jeans are more or less out of fashion anyway, at least, in normal colours they are.

    Says who?
  • Kendal Black Drop
    Kendal Black Drop Posts: 638
    roger merriman wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Jeans are more or less out of fashion anyway, at least, in normal colours they are.

    Says who?

    The man in the red trousers...
  • tptvmbircn
    tptvmbircn Posts: 782
    they look quite nice actually, i guess I'm not the only one with thin calves & waist line then!
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    I can highly recommend Hiut Denim http://hiutdenim.co.uk/ made in the UK. A bit pricey but look good, great fit and a strong Jean. Plus you don't get to wash them for 6 months as they are Raw denim, bonus!

    Made by the original founders of Howies in Cardigan..
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    FCN 4 sometimes

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