Comments on: SP Recommends: Just Wear Levi’s

By: RHW

RHW — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:53:27 +0000

OK got the 501 selvedge and they are awesome. I took them to my tailor after about a weeks worth of wear and asked to have the legs tapered to 16″. Out of the box these 501s are much wider legged, and even after a modified STF routine of my own. I hope 16″ isn’t too tight for these straight legged jeans.

By: RHW

RHW — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:42:48 +0000

Amen, I got a pair of 501 on a whim yesterday…pre-washed variety as that’s what they had at the store I was in and they fit great. I’m on the selvege 501 hunt now. Thanks

RHW

By: Mr X

Mr X — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:34:25 +0000

Thank you SO much for this post. I’ve been meaning to request a post on pants/jeans generally as I am completely at a loss with what to wear on the lower half of my body at all times.

By: Ali

Ali — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:52 +0000

Same for the girls……LEVIS.
L-E-V-I-S.
No sparkles, swirls or decoration (ouuuuuuch).

Classic Levis are the real thing.
Crisp white blouse, string-o-pearls, boots, a good belt, Levis and I’m good to go.
It’s red tag or nothing.

By: Bunny

Bunny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:02:16 +0000

I just bought my hubs a pair of 505s, dark wash, yesterday for his birthday. Levis are the only jeans he will wear. He’s a classics guy–Lauren polo shirts and chinos, Levis jeans, Calvin Klein suits.

PS, J.C. Penney has Levis on sale right now for $32! If you order online, use Promo Code 49SHIP2U for free shipping!

Dear Bunny,
Thanks for the great tip.
SP

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:39:49 +0000

Dear SP,

Thank you for your article on jeans. I have searching, as of late, to find a perfect pair of dark denims, but to no avail. I have always loved BR but this season’s offering looks like it fell off a truck.

I truly look forward to my shopping at Levi’s this weekend.

Thanks again for your help and your continued offering of class and civility.

Regards,
Dan

By: TRM

TRM — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:28 +0000

I agree, just go with Levi’s. 505’s in indie blue and dark stonewash are the best! Slim jeans are so uncomfortable. According to my wife and daughters, 550’s are dad jeans. After months of putting off shopping for new jeans, I finally caved while in Chicago recently. I went into the Levi’s store to ask the experts for assistance. The salesman was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to look at me, ask a few questions and recommended 505’s. I agreed after trying on several different styles. Unless business requires this 42 year old southern gentleman from Kentucky to wear dress wool pants or flat front khakis, it’s dark 505’s for casual comfort.

By: W. Vernon Trotter

W. Vernon Trotter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:22 +0000

Sorry to disagree. Levis are for the ranch!

By: John

John — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:54:46 +0000

One advantage to jeans is that there is no crease to lose if you have to walk in the rain or snow. I like grey flannel trousers in winter but if I’m not sure about the weather I often wear black jeans instead.

By: Johnny Rook

Johnny Rook — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:49:26 +0000

Levi’s always work .