Author Topic: Flax DUmmie needs help dressing himself. (Read 3678 times)

thundley4 · « **on:** January 03, 2010, 08:08:46 PM »

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Flaxbee (1000+ posts)    Sun Jan-03-10 03:26 PM
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Poll question: DU Stylists - a debate: New pair of jeans, or new pair of black or navy cords?


I got a gift certificate for the holidays and would love to buy a new pair of casual pants, but not so casual that I couldn't wear them out in the evenings if the occasion arose (I'm probably kidding myself - we live a very quiet lifestyle - but still, hope springs eternal).

So, a new pair of very dark blue, plain and simple (no embellishments, rips, feathered coloring, jazzy pockets) bootcut jeans?

Or a new pair of black (or super dark navy) bootcut cords? My concern about dark cords is lint pick-up. I have six cats, and am afraid I'd look like I was permanently orange-and-white furred.

Wish I could buy both, and maybe with sales I can, but if I can only get one pair, what do I choose? And why?
Poll result (15 votes)
Dark denim jeans    (11 votes, 73%)   Vote
Black cords    (4 votes, 27%)   Vote
Dark navy cords    (0 votes, 0%)   Vote

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Kali (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-03-10 03:32 PM
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1. dark cords and 6 cats?

stock up on tape or a lint brush! I would go for the jeans.

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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-03-10 03:35 PM
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2. yeah, I was going to go for the cords, and then a little bell went off

causing me to reconsider: Six cats, four of whom have light fur? Ummm... maybe I should rethink the whole idea

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fizzgig (1000+ posts)    Sun Jan-03-10 03:51 PM
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4. i'd go for jeans

not just because of the cat fur issue, but also because i'd be afraid that my pants would catch fire at the thighs while walking {/quote]

Fire crotch would be a big problem with most DUers.

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Flaxbee (1000+ posts)    Sun Jan-03-10 05:49 PM
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9. Thanks for the tip -- I want to find some that have some spandex / give

in them, just for fit and comfort.

I tend not to buy clothes unless I know the material is of good quality, OR it's just a quick filler piece that I don't intend to have last forever (like white t-shirts...) I haven't been able to buy anything for a while and the 'better quality' clothes I bought when I did have more cash have really served me well.

spandex / give is necessary for your fat ass, right?

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Flaxbee (1000+ posts)    Sun Jan-03-10 05:51 PM
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10. Hmm, just checked Goodwill yesterday and unfortunately didn't

find anything I liked... a lot of the ladies' jeans / pants have shorter inseams and I need to have an inseam of at least 33 b/c I wear low heels a lot and I HATE any indication of highwater pants...

But I agree - I don't want the super-thin, easy-tear tissue weight denim, I want real denim with a hint of stretch...

WTF? Your gift card is for the Goodwill Store? What kind of cheap friends/relatives do you have?

franksolich · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2010, 08:13:27 PM »

The primitive should buy corduroy the color of the cats.

Corduroy's the best fabric ever made by man.

Celtic Rose · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2010, 08:34:06 PM »

I didn't even know that Goodwill had gift cards. And women's jeans come in different lengths to resolve the too short/high water jean issue. Short jeans generally have about a 30 inch inseam, regular have a 32 inch inseam, and long jeans have a 34 inch inseam. Most designer jeans default to the long size.

GOBUCKS · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2010, 08:49:25 PM »

Quote from: Celtic Rose on January 03, 2010, 08:34:06 PM

I didn't even know that Goodwill had gift cards. And women's jeans come in different lengths to resolve the too short/high water jean issue. Short jeans generally have about a 30 inch inseam, regular have a 32 inch inseam, and long jeans have a 34 inch inseam. Most designer jeans default to the long size.

They must measure inseams differently on women's clothes. A man who needs a 34" inseam would be taller than 99.99% of women.

The Village Idiot · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2010, 08:59:03 PM »

Quote from: franksolich on January 03, 2010, 08:13:27 PM

The primitive should buy corduroy the color of the cats.

Corduroy's the best fabric ever made by man.

Cords is Corduroy? OK... My next question is, they still make those?

Are they plaid? dark brown? red? Which color should he go for that will make him look the most like a weirdo DUmmie?

Karin · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2010, 08:34:27 AM »

This thread has taken on a weird gender-bending. It the DUmmie a boy or a girl? I started out thinking it was a boy, then I hit the spandex comment and went into a tailspin. Guys' jeans with spandex in them? I thought I was on Folsom street.

I dunno, unless she's very svelte, corderouy is not going to be her friend. The constant swish swish when she walks just screams "I HAVE HUGE THIGHS!!!!!"

Specbid · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:04:43 AM »

Quote from: Karin on January 04, 2010, 08:34:27 AM

This thread has taken on a weird gender-bending. It the DUmmie a boy or a girl? I started out thinking it was a boy...

Same here. At that point, my advice was easy...go to Walmart and get several pairs of easy-fit Wranglers (might do that myself come to think of it.) Now that I know the OP's a lady, I'd better not advise. Being fashion-challenged and all that.

The Village Idiot · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:07:14 AM »

Quote from: Specbid on January 04, 2010, 10:04:43 AM

Same here. At that point, my advice was easy...go to Walmart and get several pairs of easy-fit Wranglers (might do that myself come to think of it.) Now that I know the OP's a lady, I'd better not advise. Being fashion-challenged and all that.

I'll be buying a pair of jeans and a pair of slacks soon too, I think. Probably at Wal-Mart.

Specbid · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:09:34 AM »

Quote from: FGL on January 04, 2010, 10:07:14 AM

I'll be buying a pair of jeans and a pair of slacks soon too, I think. Probably at Wal-Mart.

I wear the hell out of those Walmart Wranglers. Good deal.

Specbid · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:12:28 AM »

Quote from: FGL on January 04, 2010, 10:07:14 AM

I'll be buying a pair of jeans and a pair of slacks soon too, I think. Probably at Wal-Mart.

Just looked on-line...Wranglers, relaxed fit...17 bucks...

The Village Idiot · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:20:44 AM »

17 bucks, money left over for boxers. heh.

does anyone ever visit the book or food section of this site? They seem too quiet.

Specbid · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:30:47 AM »

Quote from: FGL on January 04, 2010, 10:20:44 AM

17 bucks, money left over for boxers. heh.

does anyone ever visit the book or food section of this site? They seem too quiet.

Fruit of the Loom.

Lurk over there now and then. Used one of the chicken recipes over the weekend. Turned out great.

The Village Idiot · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:32:47 AM »

Quote from: Specbid on January 04, 2010, 10:30:47 AM

Fruit of the Loom.

Lurk over there now and then. Used one of the chicken recipes over the weekend. Turned out great.

I was being too subtle. I posted in them and I wanted people to reply. I'm a little selfish that way.

Specbid · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:35:26 AM »

Quote from: FGL on January 04, 2010, 10:32:47 AM

I was being too subtle. I posted in them and I wanted people to reply. I'm a little selfish that way.

I started a Horseracing thread in Sports the other night...had 5 replies...all me talking to myself.

thundley4 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:37:08 AM »

Quote from: Specbid on January 04, 2010, 10:35:26 AM

I started a Horseracing thread in Sports the other night...had 5 replies...all me talking to myself.

You wanted to talk about horses and posted it in the sports forum? You should have posted it in the recipes forum.

Specbid · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:38:28 AM »

Quote from: thundley4 on January 04, 2010, 10:37:08 AM

You wanted to talk about horses and posted it in the sports forum? You should have posted it in the recipes forum.

You must be French...

The Village Idiot · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:38:36 AM »

Quote from: Specbid on January 04, 2010, 10:35:26 AM

I started a Horseracing thread in Sports the other night...had 5 replies...all me talking to myself.

I guess horse racing isn't big around here.

Specbid · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:40:54 AM »

Quote from: FGL on January 04, 2010, 10:38:36 AM

I guess horse racing isn't big around here.

I should probably join DU, post some threads there, and they'll get reviewed here.

The Village Idiot · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2010, 10:44:42 AM »

Quote from: Specbid on January 04, 2010, 10:40:54 AM

I should probably join DU, post some threads there, and they'll get reviewed here.

lol. That might work.

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2010, 11:14:58 AM »

Quote from: FGL on January 04, 2010, 10:38:36 AM

I guess horse racing isn't big around here.

I believe that the "Sport of Kings" doesn't get its' just desserts here, but seeing that I grew up four miles from the track that Secretariat had his only loss on, I have an interest in thoroughbred racing. Not a big one, mind you, but an interest.

Specbid · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2010, 11:21:54 AM »

Quote from: BlueStateSaint on January 04, 2010, 11:14:58 AM

I believe that the "Sport of Kings" doesn't get its' just desserts here, but seeing that I grew up four miles from the track that Secretariat had his only loss on, I have an interest in thoroughbred racing. Not a big one, mind you, but an interest.

Well, mild interest is a start.

You obvious live in New York. Secretariat actually lost 5 times. 2x Belmont, 1 Saratoga, 2x Aqueduct...I'll guess you live near Aqu.

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2010, 11:51:44 AM »

Quote from: Specbid on January 04, 2010, 11:21:54 AM

Well, mild interest is a start.

You obvious live in New York. Secretariat actually lost 5 times. 2x Belmont, 1 Saratoga, 2x Aqueduct...I'll guess you live near Aqu.

No, Saratoga. Go to Opening Day there every year, even the monsoon years. My father and my godmother work there during the season.

Specbid · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:01:48 PM »

Quote from: BlueStateSaint on January 04, 2010, 11:51:44 AM

No, Saratoga. Go to Opening Day there every year, even the monsoon years. My father and my godmother work there during the season.

I'm jealous. I get up once a year. Have family in Scotia.
I love that track. Beautiful town.

AllosaursRus · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2010, 01:28:30 PM »

Not too much into racing horses. If you want to climb up to the great divide though, I gots whats ya need! I'd be partial to Mammoth, T-Bone, Fred, Ponderay, Geisha, or Suzie to get ya there though. Mules have better feet and stamina than those pussie horses (Sparky, Cleeo, Rosy, Mama, Sugar, Midnight, Bits, Flash, Roy, and Suzuki) . They tend to wear out early and are more prone to refuse to get close to the cliff face.

Specbid · « **Reply #24 on:** January 04, 2010, 01:35:27 PM »

Quote from: AllosaursRus on January 04, 2010, 01:28:30 PM

Not too much into racing horses. If you want to climb up to the great divide though, I gots whats ya need! I'd be partial to Mammoth, T-Bone, Fred, Ponderay, Geisha, or Suzie to get ya there though. Mules have better feet and stamina than those pussie horses (Sparky, Cleeo, Rosy, Mama, Sugar, Midnight, Bits, Flash, Roy, and Suzuki) . They tend to wear out early and are more prone to refuse to get close to the cliff face.

Now that is something I'd truly love to do. Unfortunately, I don't see myself getting up into your neck of the woods in the near future.

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Author Topic: Flax DUmmie needs help dressing himself. (Read 3678 times)