Are you more comfortable in jeans or do yo prefer wearing dress pants/slacks?
By commanderxo
@commanderxo (1494)
Canada
February 16, 2010 5:41am CST
I can remember as far back as the 50's, when my mom would dress me in dungarees. (That's what they called jeans back then.)
Dress pants were only worn when I was "going out" to somewhere special, like church or dinner invitations. Jeans were worn for everyday use.
When bell-bottoms were the rage in the 60's, I couldn't get enough of them, and would seek to find the widest pair, or the most unusual pattern. I actually had a couple of pairs that looked exactly like wood grain, and one pair that bore the U.S. stars and stripes. They were my favorite. I used to get ribbed (no pun intended) so much whenever I wore my "wooden pants", as my friends would call them, that I stopped wearing them altogether.
Cotton denim has been around for years, and were once not to be considered as "fashionable" by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, quite the opposite.
Farmers we were told, were the only persons who really needed to wear them...and they came with bibs and shoulder straps!
Today jeans are as fashionable as ever, come in various colors, patterns, and price ranges. Even bell-bottoms are making a comeback.
I do have a number of dress slacks, but prefer to wear my rugged old jeans...and I'll even go as far as saying that I'll purposely buy a new pair to "dress-up" in, so that I have something to wear for those "special" occasions. Weird huh?
How about you?
Are you a jean fanatic like I am, or do you prefer wearing something other?
cdrxo
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
Hey, all us "cats" look cool in black...
...or purple.
Believe it or not, I did have a pair of light purple jeans, and basically wore them out, I liked them so much.
cdrxo
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
Wow, Flashback to purple jeans!!!! My ex husband had a pair also....tight jeans....yeah they were lovely......(slapping myself on back of the head to get back to reality lol)
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@crazydaisy (3896)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I remember that time my dad wouldn't alow us girls to wear jeans for a long time we always dress up in nice dress pants bell bottoms which were nice but then later on he got into sying o.k. about the jeans.I went on trip out West for a holiday for 3 weeks he got me 2 pairs of jeans which I slashed them when I got off the bus he didn't know me I had a head band on with a feather hanging down and flower on each cheak he was so surprise at me.I said ha dad..I held up my fingers and show him the peace sign""flower power make love not war""They didn't know what to say his looks on his face was something else!!!! and my mom !!!
cd
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
18 Feb 10
Aah flower power.
Painted faces.
Peace man.
Your parents must have freaked!
Mine were pretty cool, and just figured that I was being my own particular self...goofy as usual...and really paid no attention as to what I was wearing during those hippie days. In fact, sometimes my mom would see something stylish of the time, and would encourage me to wear it. She was into the "scene", more than me! (But never wore jeans herself.)
I was never one to slash my jeans, cut them, or fray them in any way.
I figured that they would eventually do that one their own, since the bottoms scraped the ground at the back of my heels. My legs are short and it was very hard trying to find a pair in a length that would fit me, so I had to take what was available. I had to suffer with jeans that way...not that much has changed over the years...my legs are still the same length. However, thanks to modern technology (and a love for short people) I can now purchase jeans in the proper length. It was either that, or I'd have to wear a pair of elevator socks!
cdrxo
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@crazydaisy (3896)
• Canada
18 Feb 10
My mom and dad was up with everything but they didn't know I knew about the flower power my brother was in to it then I come back and what a "shocker" that I would know about that it.They were very cool and up with everything my mom like all kinds of music she even like the music from then.
cd
@OrangJuice (687)
• China
17 Feb 10
Hi, commanderxo, you're good at jeans' knowledge.
I like jeans (except tight one) now. It can fit many kinds of clothers.
But it's interesting that when I was child, people who were in jeans were thought bad people, like hooligans. So I didn't have jeans until entering middle school.
Then, I like it more and more, I find it's easy to fit, and comfortable, anyway, it's great!
Now except some formal situation, I'm always in jeans!
I like jeans (except tight one) now. It can fit many kinds of clothers.
But it's interesting that when I was child, people who were in jeans were thought bad people, like hooligans. So I didn't have jeans until entering middle school.
Then, I like it more and more, I find it's easy to fit, and comfortable, anyway, it's great!
Now except some formal situation, I'm always in jeans!1 person likes this
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
You're right about that.
I can remember way back in the early '60s, that many of my neighbors used to think I was a "hood", or belonged to a gang, just because I wore what we used to call "stove-pipe" jeans back then. They were really tight in the leg, and made it easier to wear with pointed black "Beatle-boots". These type of jeans were also very popular during the malt-shop '50s days, and went really well with a black leather jacket.
This is where I think my neighbors got the idea from...that I was a "left-over" biker hooligan, from the '50s.
Me?
I just liked the cut, the feel, and the fit of them.
???
cdrxo
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
Oh flashback again......the "stove-pipe" jeans. We had to shove the boot inside the jean leg, then push your legs inside the jeans and into the boots. Yeah I remember those......we'd put them on while they were still wet and we'd have to lay down on the bed to tie them too.......awwww...miss those days.
Apparently they're bringing back the "straight-leg" jeans...thats what they call them now!!
@verabear (796)
• Philippines
17 Feb 10
I must admit that jeans are the most flexible to wear because you can pair them with so many different kinds of tops and shoes depending on the look you're going for. When it comes to comfort though, I'd rather wear something cooler to the skin, specially in this tropical weather we have. If I can wear skirts more often, I would. Casual though.
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
They make a lot of nice casual denim skirts and dresses too, lighter in their fabric and much cooler against the skin.
You may want to check those out?
cdrxo
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I thought jeans were now "dressed" pants??? lol.
Yeah I remember my mom telling me I couldnt wear my jeans to go out with her. Yes Ive also been told that only farmers wore them. Geez!!
I used to have a special pair of jeans. It was stinking of patchouli, very tight with hand made designs of flowers and peace signs lol. I loved those jeans, they were very soft.
I wear lots of different pairs of jeans now. I still dont own a pair of dress-up pants. Wasnt my style back then and still isnt.
Peace!!
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
Sweet!
Patchouli flowered jeans, peace signs, and "magic bubbles"?
Yup...brings back a lot of memories for sure.
Peace.
cdrxo
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
you caught me there 
Dont tell anyone ok...it'll be our lil secret!!
@laura_lmaxi (678)
• United States
17 Feb 10
I like dresses but I LOVE jeans, I think they are the best invention in the world, and with this cold weathers there is not way that I would wear a dress or those dressy pants. The fabric is just too thin. Now the jeans are really fashionable, they can be very dressy, so I really like them, you can go to a dinner or even upscale parties wearing jeans, I think they are here to stay. I actually love them.
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
...you've got that right.
Jeans can look mighty dressy, especially with some of the amazing styles and patterns they're coming out with these days.
I've actually seen a whole men's dress suit made out of denim, and I've got to say, it even looked good enough to wear to an upscale party.
cdrxo
@laura_lmaxi (678)
• United States
18 Feb 10
totally agree, you put a pair of jeans, and a nice pair of shoes and you can go everywhere you want and looking really hot. I think the jeans are one of the best inventions of all times.
@crazydaisy (3896)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I love to get dress up in a really nice skirt or dress but I like to wear jeans as well if I am going out any where special I like to wear a nice pair of jeans or nice dress.it all depends where I am going.
cd
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
18 Feb 10
Yes.
It seems that is what most of the responses say as well.
It all depends on where one is going; but it looks as if jeans are here to stay, and probably will be long after I'm old and gray, or blue, or beige, or tan, or purple, or...........
cdrxo
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@danrunsfast614 (1396)
• United States
17 Feb 10
I definitely stick to jeans as much as possible. I find they both look better and feel better on me. I think dress pants are too dressy for my personality. Even slacks feel too...formal...for my tastes most of the time. But jeans. They are good for most normal occasions, and I will wear them whenever I can.
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
The way they make jeans today, I think there is a style that can just about suit anybody's taste, and personality.
cdrxo
@persona_touch (1701)
• United States
16 Feb 10
I love jeans they are great. I don't really like dress.
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I'll bet the person who ever came up with the idea of wearing denim, never had any clue as to how far the idea might catch on. Just think of how rich they would be today. They'd be the Bill Gates of denim.
cdrxo
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
My folks would NEVER allow me or my sister to wear jeans into church.
Are you kidding?!!!
cdrxo
@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
17 Feb 10
Yes, I am comfortable in wearing jeans as my daily use in the house and specially when I go out for shopping or any outdoor activities.By the way, I love also wearing dress in every special occasions and in going to church.I've also love to wear slacks in the party or in my special appointments.Happy mylotting.
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I think you're right.
Jeans to me are for everyday use, and slacks should be for dressing up on special occasions, etc.
This seems to be the general consensus.
Happy myLotting to you too.
Cheers;
cdrxo
@happy2512 (1266)
• Philippines
16 Feb 10
I am more comfortable wearing jeans for its easier for me to walk somewhere. I am fond of even wearing the jeans of my husband because it fits me.
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
You're very lucky in that you're able to wear your husband's jeans, as long as he's got something else on.
Not too many women suit men's jeans due to the cut of the hips, and still look good in them.
cdrxo
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@anjohanna (156)
• Philippines
17 Feb 10
I am more on a pants. I am so comfortable wearing it. But then in work it is really mandated to wear slacks. I just wish everyday is dress down day.
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
If you wore some really fancy looking jeans...say in black without any fancy stitching or pattern, do you think you could get away with wearing them at work?
You know, some jeans come in a lighter fabric, and look quite dressy.
cdrxo
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
14 Feb 11
Dear John
I don't like jeans, particularly the tight fitting ones, when we were in college too tight fitting pants and shirts were in faishion, then came the 'bell-bottoms', wear this and move, the street gets sweeped of all dusts and dirts.
I wear full pant and half sleeve shirts normally, they are not too lose or tight
while in home i waer 'lungi' of pure cotton, white and white loose shirt of cotton..
Thanks for sharing
Cheers.
God bless you, have a nice day ahead.
Professor ‘Bhuwan’. .
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
15 Feb 11
I have to admit that I'm not a huge fan of tight fitting jeans, but I do have a couple of pairs. Call me old fashioned, but I do like bell bottoms.
You are right though about how comfortable your fashions are.
The one I regret I have is that I cannot find another Jawaharlal Nehru type of suit, like the one I used to wear back in the 60's. It was gold colored, extremely comfortable, and beautifully tailored. I would give anything to have another one like that. For some reason, they don't make that style anymore. But I do have a very nice white embroidered cotton shirt with stud buttons, that I enjoy wearing during the hot summer months.
cdrxo
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
17 Feb 10
i love to wear jeans for everyday wear as it is more comfortable and i can move much better with jeans... but i do love to wear skirts as well occasionally on special occasions... i like to look pretty once in a while and i think i look prettier with dresses and skirts... take care and have a nice day...
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
Even though I like to see girls in jeans, I still think they look their prettiest when wearing a nice skirt or dress.
Call me old fashioned.
cdrxo
@AnnieOakley1 (5596)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I'm a jeans girl myself. Through and through.
I remember when I worked in an office all day. I couldn't wait to get home, strip all those bloody layers off and get comfy in my good ole jeans.
My era was the 70's where the skin tight jeans were all the craze. But I wear more of a relaxed fit now that I am older. I don't go for the hip huggers, I think they look funny, like they are going to fall off.
And yeah, my hubby, a redneck, wears a relatively new (read: unstained) pair of jeans to go 'out'.
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I must agree with you there.
Some of those hip-huggers DO look like they're going to fall off.
...makes me wonder what some parents think of their teen daughters when they see them in them...what with their belly-buttons showing, and all...
Oops, guess I'm showing my age?
Aah, but we were kids too once, and everything finds it's way back around.
...funny thing though...some kids these days think that these types of jeans, are something new!
...makes me laugh...
hehehe
:-D
cdrxo
@nijolechu (1842)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I am more comfortable wearing jeans or khakis too. I don't much like to wear slacks because they make my skin all itchy and I find myself scratching it all day. I see many people go shopping or doing recreation activities in their jeans, shorts or sweat outfit. I think it just makes the people more comfortable that way.
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@ireneomiralles (38)
• Philippines
17 Feb 10
I like wearing jeans or slacks or pants as they are comfortable, but I love wearing skirts, if given a choice. I wear jeans or pants most of the time as I am afraid to be bitten by mosquitoes that caused dengue. In our country, it is rampant, so we have to be careful. So wearing jeans for health purposes is most important for health is wealth.
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
Being from the Philippines, I would imagine so.
Mind you, we too here in Canada DO suffer from mosquitoes and black flys in the very hot summer months...especially in the northern country areas.
A very interesting post, and I'm glad you mentioned it.
Not too many would think of wearing jeans for this reason.
Keep on myLotting friend.
Cheers;
cdrxo
@Mady2791 (545)
• United States
17 Feb 10
Whell years ago I felt dresses were more comfortable to wear because you don't have anything buttoned to your waist or any fabric tight to your legs. You also feel fresher - more ventilation 
. Now I only wear them occassionally because pants are more comfortable when you have small children because of all the bending down, carry stuff you have to do.
. Now I only wear them occassionally because pants are more comfortable when you have small children because of all the bending down, carry stuff you have to do.1 person likes this
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
I hear ya.
Ventilation?
Hahaha, that's funny...but true.
cdrxo
@dilipmiester (932)
• India
17 Feb 10
i will also prefer to wear jeans than a pant . i think that wearing a jean gives me a lot of comfortablity and i always used to feel free when i am wearing a jean . i think i will be more formal when i wear a pant . there is a dress code in my college and we should not wear jeans but i used to wear a only jeans and not any other thing . the other thing i fell comfortable wearing a jean is that i dont need to worry a lot about the dirts .
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
Yeah, you can wear dirty old jeans, and somehow...
...they still look good!
Some colleges ARE rather strict on their formal code of dress, but I think that's a good thing. It teaches one how to prepare for the working world, in that it seems more professional when you see someone all dressed up...not to mention...it's a lot easier when seeking a job opportunity.
cdrxo
