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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Is anyone else reading this thread wondering why so many grown men are wearing jeans so often? I'm not trying to judge by saying that, but I have worn jeans maybe 4 or 5 times since I hit my late 30's.
If I'm out somewhere, it's khakis (variety of neutral colors including navy or dark brown) or nice shorts (essential Florida wear), the occasional corduroy, and dress pants for nicer events. Shirts are anything from polos to oxford button downs to full dress shirts. NEVER t-shirts in public. Shoes are anything from boat shoes or loafers to quality dress shoes. Never running shoes or anything like Vans. Nice sandals only on the really hot days.
If I need something extremely casual or active, it's usually t-shirts and athletic wear with running shoes, but that's only for doing something active or bumming around the house.
It might sound snobbish or uppity, but it's not meant to be. I just don't feel comfortable in jeans anymore, even if they're nice jeans. I guess I just feel like I want to dress my age and not worry about looking overly stylish or trendy. Am I alone in this?
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I think this is painting things with too broad a brush. You know as well as anyone else that a guy wearing a pair of faded out, baggy jeans and a Superman t-shirt isn’t the same as a guy toning down a sport jacket and Oxford shirt with a well-fitted pair of dark jeans and loafers.
It may also just be a regional thing, as Florida and Alberta have very different climates, and thus what’s considered appropriate will depend on that.
I do a lot of backpacking, and I can honestly say I’d never leave for a trip without a good pair of jeans. I wore them a ton in the UK and Central/Eastern Europe where they were a pragmatic choice for the weather, and hardly at all in Italy and southern Spain where most everyone was wearing light-coloured shorts or Chinos.
IMO they’re an extremely versatile garment, provided you buy the right pair.