denim on denim

[the black arm]

not sure if this has been addressed in other posts . .but what's everyone's take on wearing denim on denim . .ie. wearing denim jeans and denim jacket at the same time . . . I've been taught my entire life its a no go, but i'm starting to kind of like the look esp with raw denim and none trucker-style denim jackets.

[aitsuka]

eww, denim tuxedo..I never wear a denim jacket never owned one and never will. I can't accept the fact that I might look like my dad if I wear a denim jacket. scare me shitless

-don't hate, appreciate-

[triniboy27]

I do it all the time..but that's probably because my denim jacket's black so it never actually matches the jeans i'm wearing...

As long as they don't match, i think you're fine.

[giantreptile]

never ever wear denim together, unless you're hitting the country bar. and for the record denim jackets rule, just get one that is basic and fits perfectly.

[tangerine]

I agree with triniboy, if they are different colors and you acknowledge the C&W flavor in some way (can be punk or ironic), it's cool.

I have a grey Helmut Lang jean jacket that works with black or blue jeans, and a yellow-overdyed Diesel jacket, ditto.

[obladi]

I think the rules was wearing the denim jacket small and wearing it in a color that contrasts with your bottoms.

[Teddy Boy Rocker]

i love denim jackets, and i disagree with the "rule" that top and bottom should be different

i think it looks better if top and bottom are similarly colored....i hear terms like "denim suit" thrown around a bit but if you have the right look, it looks great. if you have to ask what that look is, then you prolly dont have it

[giantreptile]

i'm telling you man, don't listen to these fools. it's not worth the risk trying to pull off jeans/jean jacket. it's too much of a good thing. there are plenty of other pants that you can wear with a jean jacket.

[triniboy27]

From the way we talk here, I'd be surprised to think that any other pants exist other than denim.

LOL

Kidding - I agree that denim jackets can be paired w/ other pants but then it all depends on what look you're going for.

I've seen denim jackets paired w/ flat-front wool pants and a shirt (with or without tie) for a casual friday look.

Alternatively, if you're just chilling, i see nothing wrong with a tshirt, jeans and denim jacket.

[baizilla]

I personally think that wearing a denim jacket and denim with the same colours seems like you've put too much of an effort... it's really tacky..

like rocking evisu jeans with evisu t-shirts

or

camo jacket with camo pants

... just wrong

[adsurgo]

i absolutely despise denim jackets period. i had one when i was like 2 or 3 and never got another one again. i cant say my mind wont change when different things come around... but theres not many around now that i even remotely like. just somehting about them piss me off. however, some people ive seen pull em off so i dunno.

[soultek]

I have to admit the thought of someone w/ a denim jacket and jean on is more unappealing than it actually looks.

[the black arm]

can't say I disagree with you guys, i've always been anti the full cowboy costume look . . .

however lately i've been thinking it might work with a white t shit, raw denim and a jacket like the levis 507 etc. or classic type one in this style . . . its a very thin line

Edited by the black arm on Sep 27, 2005 at 01:46 PM

[darknworn]

i have a raw evisu version of the type 1 jacket, without any overt branding. normally, i try to stay away from the monochromatic look...but the exception is when i wear this jacket with a pair of unwashed dry jeans. most of the time, this wasn't done intentionally...but then again, i do wear jeans most of the time.

i'm comfortable with what i wear. with those who know me, they know my taste and can appreciate my appreciation for denim. for those strangers...let them think what they think. i could give half a rat's arse about their opinion on my denim suit

"God is Dead" - Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is Dead" - God

[Yakboy Equals Nurturer]

It's only an isssue if the person concerned is wearing shit jeans and/or a shit jacket. Exact matching of shades is risky territory but can still totally be carried off. Think 80s UK skin or 50s US greaser more than cowboy.

[Teddy Boy Rocker]

Quote:

It's only an isssue if the person concerned is wearing shit jeans and/or a shit jacket. Exact matching of shades is risky territory but can still totally be carried off. Think 80s UK skin or 50s US greaser more than cowboy.

--- Original message by Yakboy Equals Nurturer on Sep 27, 2005 02:25 PM

exactly. here's a man that knows some shit

[tangerine]

I hear what Yakboy and Teddy Boy are saying, but these are very specific looks, you have to be committed to them. If you do them half-assed it looks bad, something you alluded to earlier, Teddy Boy. You need more than just the matched jean bits...

[gunpwdr]

Denim jackets rock. Wearing them with jeans, regardless of shade, is totally fine. I can remember a time when I'd look at French kids in matching jackets and jeans with their student backpacks on and cringe... but that's not the look I rock when I have my jacket and jeans on.

I still endure the occasional "Texas Tuxedo" joke from my co-worker when I have the two on together... but he's from Canada... so what does he know?

I'm waiting for an Atelier Ladurance Royal jacket... which I have every intention of wearing with my Nudie RRDS. Maybe I'll revive this thread with some pics when it shows up.

[neawts]

Good question. Totally depends on how you pull it off. I have a denim jacket (lined with berber fleece, no less). It has a dark, almost black, wash. And I honestly can't think of anything else to wear with it other than similarly dark jeans? Black pants, chinos?

The thing is, it could be disastrous if done the wrong way. Or if the jacket and jeans are shit themselves. Basically what I'm saying is if the outfit itself looks fine, don't sweat it.

On second thought, I don't even think the wranglers and jean jacket look is bad when ranchers and country folk wear it. (Obviously they aren't just trying to pose for the ladies, they actually get some practical use out of their clothes)

I guess I have some bad images in my mind when I think of matching the two, but in reality it's not bad at all.

[adsurgo]

everybody take pics of you wearing your jean jackets on your jean pants.

[tangerine]

APC indigo + Helmut Lang grey

Edited by tangerine on Sep 27, 2005 at 04:52 PM

[Teddy Boy Rocker]

cant take a self-pic til the weekend when the gf comes over, but here's a classic image of Mr. Eddie Cochran himself, wearing denim jacket/jeans/boots the way it should be done. this is def a specific style so if you're not wasting time arguing over who's better, Gene, Eddie, or Johnny B., then maybe denim/denim isnt the look for you.

[adsurgo]

Quote:

APC indigo + Helmut Lang grey

Edited by tangerine on Sep 27, 2005 at 04:52 PM

--- Original message by tangerine on Sep 27, 2005 04:52 PM

minus them shoes, i actually like the way that looks.

[whynotmakeboth]

The thought of it disgusts me but usually when I see it on someone it looks pretty good.

[baizilla]

damn whats with those shoes... they bother me

[emrinderForgotHisPassword]

what apc model is that, they look hot

i fought the law and the law won

[tangerine]

New Standards, thanks.

[SmoothDupe]

sported rogan denim jacket with levi's heathen (back pocket leather patch). they were both dark blue. well had a black hoody as well and military boots

got a few kuddos.

D.

Blue Spirit.

[Fuuma]

Sometimes I even wear my APC dry jacket with some New standards and I think it looks great, especially paired with some chucks/black tee/brown distressed baltazar studded belt

[darkanimal]

I've discovered that if you accesorize it with a nice scarf, the denim on denim looks great!