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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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Banane.
Posts: 3102 - Karma: 414

Dark blue and for the cut I don't care, but i just buy Volcom Jeans they fit so nice.

Mar 25 2010 3:06PM
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BigJew
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I'm 18, I wear a 34 waist but I'm pretty tall so I find a lot of jeans aren't long enough. Longer jeans are a huge asset to me.

My favorite color jeans are either dark blue or grey.

I usually wear a straight fit. I want my pants to be form fitting but never tight. They need to have enough room to be able to move around without worrying about ripping something.

I don't really care what color the stitching is.

I always sag my pants, but part of that is because they're often not quite long enough if I wear them at my waist.

It may sound gay, but jeans with a bit of stretch in them are awesome. They're comfy and so much more mobile.
Mar 25 2010 3:09PM
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c.hale
Posts: 636 - Karma: 50
Yeah, I've checked out a few styles of denim and I'm really liking the feel of 2%-5% spandex This give the material a small stretch, and a really nice form-fit. I'm going to continue looking at materials, but I will probably end up using some kind of spandex blend.
Mar 25 2010 3:17PM
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Aaaron.
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17, 30x32 usually

dark stain, so that you put your own wear in. a khaki color would be dope too.

skinny.

contrast stitching is cool, but not essential.

a little.






Mar 25 2010 3:32PM
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mmallender.
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i have two pairs (one that i wear regularly, one pair of ridiculous ones) they are both straight fit, both have 2% spandex. one pair is black, with black stitching, and the other is a bright yellow with brown stitching.

extra length in the legs is nice i wear a 32 waist, and look for at least a 32-34 leg. i sag my pants plenty and wear shoelace belts.

hope that helps
Mar 25 2010 3:42PM
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minibus4
Posts: 517 - Karma: 13
Loose around the nuts.
Mar 25 2010 3:52PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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32

18

faded black or mouse grey

skinny

anything that goes with the main color

most certainly
Mar 25 2010 3:55PM
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mckean6
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skinny or boot cut

dark blue, black, or gray

Mar 25 2010 3:59PM
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Kangbang
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im 14 i wear a 32 with a belt. i like the darker blue and cords. i wear skinny jeans but not to skinny. i have 2 pair of levis skinny fit. and a pair of spitfire cords. that are normal.  i dont reall sag my jeans cuz i cant stand the feeling. and stiching doesnt really matter to me. but if its like the red stiching of the jiberish jeans then it looks goffy. brown stiching is the best.

Mar 25 2010 4:05PM
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c.hale
Posts: 636 - Karma: 50
+k for the replies, keep em coming
Mar 25 2010 4:06PM
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andrew.
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18, 6'3-4
34x32/30 depending on the brand
skinny
dark blue mostly, sometimes a lighter blue or grey
pants usually sagged a little.  not as much as when im skiing, but a little off the ass.

and btw i think this is a great idea.  depending on price/quality, id love to invest in an up-and-coming jean company created by skiers.
Mar 25 2010 4:08PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
dry denim

33-34 waist

colourful stiching if it's tasteful

slim cut, but not painted on

durable, especially if they're on the pricey side. that means thicker denim strong stiching in the belt loops.
Mar 25 2010 4:31PM
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epic_line
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Ok first of all. How the hell do you guys wear tight jeans, how does your dick fit in them?? do you like hurting your balls and cutting of circulation to your dick or what? maybe your dick is just small enough it fits.


anyways

I'm 16
I'm 6'2
My favorite color jeans are black and Grey
I like having baggy, and strait cut jeans like http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.karmaloop.com/Vendor/DCS/zoom/51800025-VINzoom1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/men-jeans-skinny-legs-433977/&usg=__o4MP8C4cd4EVKO99vB9GBHPTRjI=&h=450&w=295&sz=28&hl=en&start=6&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=0uK548bkHu2yCM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=83&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbaggy%2Bin%2Bbut%2Bbit%2Bslim%2Bon%2Blegs%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1

I like to sag my pants
I like those really baggy jean shorts
I like having them long in the legs cause I'm tall
Something I think would be cool is to have your logo on one of the back pockets
I think it's cool that they are starting to put drawings and pictures on the back of jeans now like this
http://mediaext.drjays.com/media/190/293/files/1902935.jpg

Mar 25 2010 4:43PM
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bustinthejus
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14, typically wear 28x30 or 28x32 jeans, although I find them a little short for my liking even when I sag a bit, so I think I'd probably like 28x34 more. (oh yeah, I know I'm skinny)

I THINK I'm wearing boot cuts right now, although I think I'd prefer a little baggier, but I really don't like the look of skinny jeans. Stitching I don't care, and I like to sag my pants a little but not very much... I guess it's not even considered sagging, since it sits only a few inches below my waist.

Mar 25 2010 4:43PM
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epic_line
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http://img530.imageshack.us/i/jeans01wc0.jpg/

Jeans like that baggy in the thighs and slimmer in the legs but still lose
Mar 25 2010 4:49PM
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Lemuel
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The jeans I am currently wearing are Abercrombie (I don't give a shit what you say, they make nice and good cloths that fit nicely, especially jeans, especially off the clearance rack), 34 length 32 waist.  I have no idea what the cut is, probably straight leg on these.  They are fairly dark, but not too dark.

My favorite pair of jeans are:
Gap
low rise straight fit
size 33/34 (waist/length i think?)
Dark blue, almost a tint of black. 

I do not like extremely dark or extremely light jeans.  I don't like black jeans too much, I don't have any but I have see some pairs that I have liked.  These Gap jeans fit a little skinnier, but they are not skin tight (not my style).  I don't like baggy pants.  I like grey corduroys, I would like to see someone make a nice pair of corduroys because most just don't look good on me.  Khakis are alright, I have a few pairs but rarely wear them.  It depends on the fit and what color I am wearing (yea I actually looking in the mirror when I get dressed, some colors don't got together, don't call me a homo haha).  I do not sag my pants, I always wear a belt and have them at my waist.  I like a little extra length so they don't rise up 6 inches at your feet when you sit down and it looks liek you are wearing capris (sp?) and its just uncomfortable.  I hope this helps
Mar 25 2010 4:57PM
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Lemuel
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Oh yea, I'm 5'11" around 155 lb, 18 years old.

And for stitching, idk I never really thought about it.  As long as it isn't some crazy color that doesn't go.  I don't really like the red stitching on Jiberish jeans (only seen pictures).

And I feel you on the torn ACL's.  I got my surgery 3 weeks ago.  Tore my right ACL completely in half.  The first week is tough but it gets noticeably easier to do everything after about 10 out of surgery and then every day after that.  I thought this was going to be something about wearing jeans under the knee brace haha because I was worried I wouldn't be able to but they fit.
Mar 25 2010 5:04PM
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c.hale
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+k to all of you. Some great responses in here

Mar 25 2010 5:40PM
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Shaky_Jake
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19 years old, I like to wear low rise boot cut jeans in 32 x 34. Any color of jeans is good, though depends on what else I am wearing. So a wide range of color is best. And yes I typically sag my jeans.
Mar 25 2010 5:44PM
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ted.d
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im 5'8
32 waist
my favorite jeans are the levis skinny jeans but i usually buy them a size bigger like a 34 so that they arent skin tight.
dark blue is my favorite color i guess gold sticthing or brown would be cool
i usually look for them in longer sizes to so they fit looser
hope that helps also stretchy material is comfortable
Mar 25 2010 5:50PM
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summersover
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At 18, I win skinniest mofo ever with a 28 waist

I like medium blue, black and light grey jeans with a very slim but not quite skinny fit so they're basically a slim straight. coloured stitching can look good in moderation but I like the classic yellow on blue jeans, and black/black, grey/grey
I usually sag a little bit for comfort but nothing ridiculous, its not very noticable
Mar 25 2010 6:03PM
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Klutch
Posts: 241 - Karma: 18
Im 6'4
I wear a 36/34 sometimes a 36 inseem as well
I like a raw dark wash colour, dark blue, dark grey, whatever.
I like a straight fit, not baggy at all, but not skin tight.
I sag em just a bit. Low rise is best.
a tiny bit of spandex in the material would be awesome, just for mobility, even 1%. I'd be interested in a pair if you made some.
Mar 25 2010 6:05PM
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MANDER
Posts: 4017 - Karma: 2,038
for me, i think jiberish really nailed it with their jeans. straight fit, dark colours, and colourful stitching to spice it up a bit. they also have a few % spandex to make them comfortable.
Mar 25 2010 6:17PM
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Style+eeze
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Your pant size? 30

Age? 16

Favorite color jeans? dark blue or black

Favorite cut? slimmer cut, straight leg

Favorite color stitching? i don't really care, something that will go with the fabric color i guess

Do you generally sag your pants? yes
Mar 25 2010 6:22PM
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mak
Posts: 700 - Karma: 167
if the jean passes the switsh stance test, it's good to go
Mar 25 2010 6:23PM
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CrunkNugget
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5'9, 32 waist

i had orange jeans once, those were dope.
but i usually go with gray

straight, anywhere from skinny to baggy as hell.

and jeans should always be sagged as long as you know how to do it without trailing them on the ground
Mar 25 2010 6:30PM
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Balto
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same here just change the size to 34/36(depending on brand), and make them longer! being 6'2" its annoying buying jeans that are not long enough
Mar 25 2010 6:32PM
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jca
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Your pant size? - 33x30

Age? - 18

Favorite color jeans? - (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc) - I like black jeans, and regular faded blues.

Favorite cut? - (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc) skinny slimish? form fitting, but not skin tight.  What I dont like about baggy jeans is how they kinda flap around my legs when walking.

Favorite color stitching? - keep it simple.

Do you generally sag your pants? - not really.  They are below my waist but above my butt.

I love stretchy jeans, they are the best.

Mar 25 2010 6:37PM
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summersover
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im worse 28 x 34 ftw hahaha
Mar 25 2010 6:40PM
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Willard
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Your pant size? 32 w 33 l

Age?17

Favorite color jeans? black, brown, dark blue

Favorite cut? slim fit straigth/regular

Favorite color stitching? never actually paid attention to that

Do you generally sag your pants? 2-3 inches

And feel free to leave any additional comments about what you need/want in a pair of pants!
Mar 25 2010 6:44PM
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hewy
Posts: 1355 - Karma: 205

Let me first say that starting a denim company is far more difficult then starting a t-shirt or clothing company. To find quality denim etc. is a lot tougher.


Your pant size? 32x30

Age? 19

Favorite color jeans? (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc) light blue, black, grey. no pref.

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

Favorite color stitching? gold.

Do you generally sag your pants? when i skate yeah.

Mar 25 2010 6:48PM
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Heart
Posts: 6156 - Karma: 3,462
29 inch
15 years old
very dark to dark blue jeans
slim fit
gold stitching looks awesome
i sag a bit
slight bit of spandex (maybe 5%) jeans are great, they allow a ton of movement

anyway, best of luck in starting a business.
Mar 25 2010 6:52PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
Your pant size: 30
Age: 17
Favorite color jeans: dark blue)
Favorite cut: Tighttt
Favorite color stitching: Black
Do you generally sag your pants: No
Tight pants with room for your junk
Mar 25 2010 7:01PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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pant size: 36x35

Age: 18

Favorite color jeans: black, khaki, navy blue, maroon, and brown

Favorite cut: slim (form fitting, but not skin tight)

Favorite color stitching: nothing too bright but still different

Do you generally sag your pants: a tad

make them durable
Mar 25 2010 7:07PM
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connory998
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Your pant size? 32 w i forget the length 34 maybe

Age? 15

Favorite color jeans? (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc) dark blue, then they fade to the perfect colour

Favorite cut? (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc) slightly skinnier than regular but not able to be classified as skinny jeans

Favorite color stitching? gold, red or black

Do you generally sag your pants? yes

and also keep it simple. i hate big bright logos on back pockets etc. a stitched in logo is fine.

Mar 25 2010 7:09PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
16
5'6
28-30 waist depending on the company
I look for skinny jeans that actually stay tailored to my legs all the way to the ankles. Most guys jeans tend to flare out at the bottom, which is really annoying I find.
Mar 25 2010 7:20PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 247

Im 17 years old

Im 6 ft.  I wear a 30/32

Dont really have a favorite color as long as it isnt white.

I like skinny cut jeans

The stiching cant stick out.  I hate when jeans have real bright or contrasting stiching

yes i sag my pants
Mar 25 2010 7:41PM
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JStrathern
Posts: 8747 - Karma: 1,536
16
30/30
dark wash
different stitching, i really like the light blue stitching on a dark wash like in the jiberish jeans
normal fit
dont really sag them
Mar 25 2010 8:01PM
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leahey
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15
30/32
I don't like jeans as much as khakis and couderoys, I like navy blue and tan khakis and brown, black, blue, tan, grey, chords.
Mar 25 2010 8:29PM
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prontocuts.com
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19
size is always changing
slim fit, boot cut looks weird on me


but really, do you have a factory set up? do you know all the hoops and ladders to go through to start a company? etc.

if you do, PM me and well talk about shit
Mar 25 2010 8:32PM
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Malcolm
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money. haha im pretty broke
Mar 25 2010 8:39PM
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Malcolm
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oops i only read the title

Your pant size? 32ish

Age? 18

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

Favorite cut? (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc) not sure what that means. straight leg i guess

Favorite color stitching? same as material

Do you generally sag your pants? not as much as my ski pants


Mar 25 2010 8:42PM
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kronickrew
Posts: 1013 - Karma: 32
Most of the time as tight as i can get them so womens jeans with a 27 waist and a 30 length such a small waist because womens pants have hips
Mar 25 2010 8:48PM
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Aaaron.
Posts: 11817 - Karma: 903
hahaha
Mar 25 2010 9:21PM
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butteredpretzel
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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 abo

Pant Size: 31/31
Age: 16
Favorite Color Jeans: Lighter Blue
Favorite Cut: hate boot fit, i guess straight
Favorite Color Stitching: I want to see brigh yellow stitching on blue jeans
Sag?: about 2-3 inches

I want a pair of jeans that are SWEATPANTS ON THE INSIDE and JEANS ON THE OUTISIDE.
Comfort and style. ching chong potato
Mar 25 2010 10:19PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14489 - Karma: 10,640
Ugh, sweatpants are straight grime.  How about flannel lined jeans?  I have a pair of flannel lined khakis.
Mar 26 2010 9:16AM
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Aaaron.
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i've seen those.
would never buy a pair. they would be terrible in hot weather or indoors.


Mar 26 2010 9:18AM
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Evilchris
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Your pant size? 34 32

Age? 15

Favorite color jeans? (dark blue, lighter blue, black, etc) Dark blue/ other dark colors

Favorite cut? (boot cut, skinny fit, slim boot, straight leg, etc) Skinny, all the way through the leg.

Favorite color stitching? doesn't matter much

Do you generally sag your pants? a bit

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

Having skinnies with a bit of spandex in them to let them stretch is the best.

Mar 26 2010 9:29AM
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O-A_s
Posts: 373 - Karma: 58
Age: 16 in 10 days
Size: 33
Slim fit
Colours: Black, blue, grey
I like regular jeans textile(?) but prefer corduroy.
Mar 26 2010 9:53AM
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DJ_Pauly_D
Posts: 1043 - Karma: 42

Hey im 15

Size 36

Dark Blue

How about like a gold stitching

Straight leg

yes i do sag my pants

Make sure your ass pockets have your logo or company name none of those little bullshit designs

Mar 26 2010 10:00AM
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