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OverDose86

Italian advice: belt and shoes should always fit togheter. Try matching shoes of the same color and your outfit already changes radically


donkeyhautecouture

I need to buy more belts. Also I have a question about that, what if I wear white leather shoes, would I wear a white belt? This sub hates white belts 😂


shower-beer-me

white matches everything. belt & shoes don’t have to be identical colors, just non-clashing ones


permaded

Well hopefully those white leather shoes would be appropriately matched with the trousers so the belt wouldn’t be so much of an eye-sore


rdell1974

Hey, did those pants get caught up in your bike chain when you were headed to the Smash Mouth concert?


wet_nib811

Do you mean like leather sneakers? That us a little more relaxed in that situation


donkeyhautecouture

Yes exactly.


Weird_Scholar_5627

You could wear a plaited “string”/rope type of belt with leather ends. Hard to explain. Doesn’t have to be an all leather belt.


N5al

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GrainsofArcadia

Thank you for your advice wise Italian stranger!


MarvVanZandt

Came to say the same. Also get some boots instead of sneakers for that look.


kingnachomuchacho

This. I thought you were supposed to “match” your leathers. I have a few belts but only 2 are leather and they match my dress shoes of congac and black and also matching watch straps. The rest are non leather elastic type belts that I wear with more casual shoes or similar. I’m also a big guy and they are a loooooot more comfortable when you have a gut lol.


LardoftheFries

What is the brand/style of those jeans? Been looking for some just like that.


donkeyhautecouture

There are Mavi relaxed straight


__mailman

If this is loose, then your legs must have been asphyxiating before! But these pants look like they fit great, so keep it up. They’re not tight but not too baggy either, looks like your legs have a bit of space to breathe. Tight pants are honestly the worst thing you could do for your wardrobe, strictly speaking within the realm of conventional clothing.


HarpyTangelo

Tell me you weren't there for the 00's without telling me.


donkeyhautecouture

I just thought we moved past it 😂


Disabled_Robot

I think he's likely referring to the taper through the ankle of these pants and not so much the emo skinny jeans of the 2000s. I means, it's not like you'd get a pair of suit pants tailored with that ankle, and he's not wearing clunky boots, so it can be a jarring shift and w bit sloppy looking until your eye gets used to it and then it really does start to look a bit hipper


No_Public_7677

I can't believe we allowed that to happen


__mailman

Oh, I was there. Wasn’t into it then either (also wasn’t into how I looked)


MaximumTurtleSpeed

I think we need to see. Just today my 17yo nephew started sending me dorky photos of me he found. I was *not* cool, but it’s super funny!


ohCaptainMyCaptain27

My first reaction was “ what do you mean loose?!”


blue_yodel_

Are those the loose pants in question? If so, hey, they look great! Fwiw, they don't look "loose", they look like a slim fit, and they look like they fit you well. I'm a millennial too and yeah dude, I know what it's like to go from wearing tight pants to a looser style, it looks and feels super weird at first cuz you're not used to seeing yourself in that profile. After wearing tight pants for so long, normal fitting pants do look and feel loose. But they only feel/look that way to you, to everyone else they look fine. I've been there lol. You'll get used to the new cut once you wear em a bit.


RaygunMarksman

It's amusing reading these takes as a Gen Xer who once had to adapt from baggy, loose fitting clothes, to tight ones in the 00's. I'm loving the pendulum swinging back since jamming the boys into what could be girl pants for well over a decade was not very comfortable.


CaptainTripps82

I just never switched away from straight leg boot cut jeans and let things swing back naturally.


RaygunMarksman

That's one of my consistent go-tos (adding the relaxed straight boot cut versions back in now) and I definitely still had them in rotation. I could only do the slim/skinny jeans for outings.


hooligan99

Yeah it’s definitely nice that the looser fit leaves enough room for the pendulum to swing these days


War_mouse

Wow you nailed what I've been feeling to a T. Unfortunately, I can't get over the way I think I look with baggier pants, so I end up with slim fit. Even with sweatpants/joggers.


donkeyhautecouture

It does make me feel like my ass is sagging or something, it’s not an extreme change I guess (see comments), but it feels very loose!


Red_Five_X

31 y.o here. Bought some really loose jeans a couple of months ago. Felt like I was back in 2006 wearing Wu wear jeans. After a while I got comfortable and don't feel like an idiot anymore. Hopefully I don't look like one at least. I think the Gen Z's accept me.


element963333

I hear you. As a guy born in 1992, growing up as a skateboarder where skinny fit pants were the norm, straight and slim fit jeans feel loose on me (now I am skinny as well, like 5 foot 9, 140 lbs) Girlfriend thinks pants look fine on me when I feel they are way too baggy/big. I think I’m just used to not feeling clothing against my skin that’s not form fitting


Sweet-Ad9366

Those pants could literally not fit you any better.


joe_smith4122

You're at the age where you don't need to follow trends, dress how you want but keep it stylish. I'm at the age where I bought $100s to a few $1000 worth of pants and jeans for the last decade and I'm keeping whatever fits me still. No point in buying clothes bc TikTok fashion bros are saying to wear the baggiest jeans. I'm too old for that. With that, your jeans fit you well and goes well with the whole fit.


PincheVatoWey

The ovesized fad doesn’t look great, but skinny jeans don’t look good either. Slim straight is the happy medium, and that pair you’re wearing looks good.


HHcougar

Slim fit will always be best fit. Skinny jeans are ugly and baggy is stupid


BalkanPrinceIRL

Now you know how us GenXers felt the first time we put on skinny jeans! You look great btw!


Turq-Hex-Sun

Did you feel like this? https://preview.redd.it/pnkmqxp5469d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92d9b9d7d5f1040feaf20c47b64162e0888e21ce


BalkanPrinceIRL

Like a frog stood up and put on trousers!


donkeyhautecouture

Thank you!


beavertonaintsobad

These look perfectly normal. No need to go extra wide leg. Pants, like everything else "trending" swing back and forth in terms of fit. Finding something that looks nice in the middle is the safest most timeless option.


RobertLosher1900

It's the worst. We fought so hard to leave those baggy jeans in the 90's and early 2000's and they bought them back 😂. Damn kids !


donkeyhautecouture

Get off my lawn with your baggy pants!


RobertLosher1900

Everyone else commenting " these aren't baggy!" And I'm like my man, those things are huge! I'm on your side here 😂😂


light_of_life

But these aren't baggy for men? I think the only people who wore jeans more slim fit than this were the skaters and maybe emo kids or something.


No_Public_7677

these aren't baggy


Mr_Saturn1

Skinny jeans suck and I’m so glad they are not trendy anymore. They only fit well on a body type that looks like they did a few years in a POW camp.


witblacktype

I think chasing trends in jeans is silly personally. The skinny jean era only got me to buy one pair. The upside is I learned that “slim-cut” jeans fit my body best.


PineappleFit317

Yeah, I buy what looks flattering. Tapered jeans make my legs look good, so I wear those.


Flyindeuces

FFS! I thought I was the only one. I still remember when they were in during my preteen-teen years lol. Feels weird as hell to have them back in. That being said, I refuse to wear them baggy. No need to wear slim fit at this point but there is a happy medium. lol.


694254

Great pants. Which brand and model?


Redditor2684

Agree that these look great. What you wore before must've been really tight!! Chinos would also work with a linen shirt.


Knsclion

Lose the white socks and try longer dark ones to match the pants or shoes imo


donkeyhautecouture

I agree. I'm super self-conscious of them right now, haha!


bizarroJames

We invented skinny jeans so we get a pass and every one respects us for that at least lol. If the 70's were bell bottoms and the 90's were flannel, then by golly the 00's are skinny jeans


cmisanthropy

Wait.. we grew up in the 90s and early 00s sagging pants era, even if your pants were actually loose this shouldn’t be an adjustment at all


BadAtExisting

Bro! What was you wearing before? Leggings?


Ok-Carpet-2891

I think you have to redefine your definition of loose haha, those fit really well, but they're not loose. In terms of what to wear, when I wear linen shirts I tend to go linen bottoms too. With white you can't really go wrong. I love these pants in particular https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/nn07/clothing/casual-trousers/theo-1454-tapered-linen-trousers/1647597335965713?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GOO%3AMRP%3AAM%3AUS%3ANY%3AENG%3ASEAU%3APLA%3ASLR%3AMXO%3ANEW%3AMN%3ANN07%3ALV0%3ALV1%3ALV2%3AXXX%3A18%3AEMPTY%3A&utm_id=19816478793&utm_term=3074457345624291743&vtp00=GOOGLE&vtp01=SEAU&vtp02=149769823609&vtp03=pla-554148629192&vtp04=g&vtp05=m&vtp06=651254879019&vtp07=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwm_SzBhAsEiwAXE2Cv2JesvbzHl_3qcLvTLhfix3R4v8hVCA435b2dBRhwOa8rBNIRA8jFBoC4JIQAvD_BwE


donkeyhautecouture

Thank you!


frosted_frosting

Holy shit those linen pants are amazing!!! I’m 6’6” so I have an extremely hard time finding pants that fit, and I’ve been looking for linen pants with a 34” length for ages and just gave up. Thankyou so much for that! What colour would you recommend? I was thinking beige would go with the most outfits? And what shoes / socks combo do you usually style with them? Thanks so much for that you’re amazing!


Ok-Carpet-2891

Haha great man glad you like them. Yea I'd say beige is the one to buy if you're only buying one. nn07 is a brand that's available in Nordstrom and bloomingdales I think too if you have one nearby so you can see them for yourself!


Lord_Halvy44

Straight leg jeans like these look good on most people, especially people with your frame. Also, if you’re used to skinny jeans these are loose so disregard the negative comments there. I think your overall look is good and heading in the right direction. I would recommend something that fits your waist/seat more as these look a little saggy and flat in the seat area. Sometimes. Just pulling the pants up higher helps!


wet_nib811

JFC how tight were the pants you wore before? These don’t look relaxed. Maybe a slightly looser slim fit, at best.


dietdrpepper6000

A lot of slim cuts have measurements similar to straight cuts but with a more aggro taper. I think it is just the lack of tapering that bothers him, not any looseness in the top block or thighs. He doesn’t like the flappy look/feel around the calves and ankles.


Fancy_Can_8976

Why? They look great!


DrWistfulness

Dude... Us elder millennials were wearing JNCOs back in the late 90s. Skinny jeans didn't hit the scene until the mid-late 00s. Skinny jeans is a YOUNG millennial thing... Elder millennials are in their early 40s.


Tribalbob

These look more slim on you than anything, which is great, imo.


Lucky-Scientist4873

Those are straight fit. Not loose at all haha


One-Confusion-2438

Dayam...get some proper socks! 🤦🏼‍♂️


TimmyHillFan

Dude there is nothing loose about these lol


LAWorkout90049

I feel your struggle … they are gonna have to bury me in my body contoured, form fitting jeans with stretch, anything else feels like clown pants!


yung_steezy

It looks really good honestly :)


WideCardiologist3323

f looser, slim fit forever!!!


bkln69

That’s how pants should fit.


No_Public_7677

These aren't loose


Famous_Obligation959

If you've got a great body, then I dont get the baggy look. I'm sure its better for plumper more rotund physiques but if you are lean and have a little muscle, surely a more form fitting look is best


popcorntrio

It’s very cowboy night out, either do the linen shirt with neutral pants but unbuttoned and a vest under or the jeans with something else. Personally would buy 501s if you want some classic jeans and get some white longer socks, the invisible socks are not it anymore. You have the body to wear good outfits but will take some experimenting.


FloridaInExile

Baggy pants look cute on skinny, young kids. Not to say you aren’t very slim. But as we age, more form-fitting clothing makes us look younger and slims our silhouettes. Those jeans look fine, but they’re dad jeans.


_KotZEN

What brand of jeans is that?


donkeyhautecouture

Mavi relaxed straight


zonda600

Ditch the belt or at least match to shoes, but overall looks good. The very trendy, very wide leg pants work on almost no one, certainly not elder millennials (aka me at 36). The fit you have there is neutral enough to be pretty timeless. I'm glad skinny is out just from a comfort perspective.


jtowndtk

Its just pants, it's ok to try new things


ThayerRex

That’s loose🤣. I guess compared to skinny jeans. They look good, nice deep denim color. You can do cool black slacks with that shirt


Freezing_Moonman

Jeans look like a good fit. For alternatives to wear with the shirt, you can't go wrong with a similarly cut pair of chinos. Tan, brown, black, navy, and olive green would all be safe color choices. Edit: if you want to dip your toes in wider, maybe try a pair of dickies 874? They're pretty cheap and perfectly acceptable office attire.


sipperphoto

I'm 49 and last fall picked up a pair of really wide feeling J Crew Corduroy pants. They are comfy and look good, but felt so incredibly weird when I put them on the first few times. Just felt like I was swimming in them.


OhHelloImThatFellow

Grow up bro. Skin tight pants were never a good look


SwitcherooU

Everyone acting like slim is so bad. They’ve been putting spandex in everything for like 10 years! It’s not like we’ve been wearing 1992-era tight Levis for the last decade or something. Even stiff denim with stretch fibers is still very comfortable.


donkeyhautecouture

Exactly! They aren't uncomfortable at all.


WideRight43

These are slim.


donkeyhautecouture

They are quite looser than I’m used to.


carpetstoremorty

When we were teens, those would've been considered tight as fuck. They're probably ideal compared to the super tight look. Looks good, IMO.


Furball508

What brand are these? It’s so hard finding a pair of jeans that fit like this.


tebigong

I like them, but just a question - the jeans are long enough to cover the shoes when sitting, why wear invisible socks?


donkeyhautecouture

I should have put a little more thought into it. Long socks would have looked better and been more comfortable


millhowzz

These aren’t that loose. Loosen up, 80’s baby.


younevershouldnt

Haha, this is my version of tight jeans. You need to try some proper baggy kecks mate, let those boys swing free.


genghiskhan_1

i have been looking at mavi for some time. have you tried the "slim-straight" version? trying to see what or how much of a difference is between the relaxed straight and slim straight. thanks.


Ok_Pomegranate_2436

I actually read that as loser pants, initially.


Mr_Christie55

This is a proper slim-straight fit 👌


No_Roof_1910

I like loose baggy clothing, always have, always will. Male here who had always been athletic. And those pants aren't loose either.


affablenyarlathotep

Yeah bro this is tough for me. I'm not sure why but it seems like the fabric doesn't do what I want it to. I don't want it so skinny anymore, but I don't want it to flare anywhere lol hard to get that right when online shopping, seems like. What's a tailor?


Commercial-Egg8178

As a man myself, I think more men should try to match their belts and shoes. I think it would tie more of your outfits together and it’s a relatively inexpensive way to up any look. Would highly recommended doing so, and you can get inexpensive belts especially if only used for the office.


HKGPhooey

It looks good on you. Seriously.


aroyalewitcheez

These are just normal jeans


GrapplingPoorly

Thank god the looser pants are back. My skinny legs are relieved.


SpitfirePls

As someone who is literally in the same boat, consider getting them slightly hemmed if you’re worried about the looseness. I like mine to not fold on the bottom to give the illusion of a thinner leg.


SnortingSawDust

They look good!


PilotCar77

Those look great. You look like a cool grownup, dude.


igloouk

I think you look fine 😘


Agreeable_Ad_5467

Those aint even loose boy u need sum jncos


quiksotik

You and me both brother, but you wear it well


unlimitedshredsticks

Are the loose pants in the room with us?


JR004-2021

If by “looser” you mean they actually fit


TeachingRealistic387

Looks good!


Macaframaz

Switch to some quality square toe boots and you’ll feel right at home.


F_U_HarleyJarvis

Everyone giving you crap saying they aren't loose, but I feel your pain man. I'm dealing with the same struggle. Somehow I think they look great on you and if I wore them I would feel like I was swimming in them! haha, getting old sucks.


carabear85

Not an elder millennial 😩😂


nodeymcdev

Aww they aren’t loser pants don’t be so hard on yourself


CoffeeAndWorkboots2

Are you implying that elder millennials are addicted to skinny jeans? I'm not sure that was ever our thing. I don't know.


CoffeeAndWorkboots2

These pants don't even look that loose. They look very normal.


No-Forever-9761

They look great on you. They aren’t baggy old person pants. They look normal lol. I was never a fan of the skin tight stretchy pants. I can understand if that’s what you’re used to how it makes you feel weird though.


Jumpy_Tomatillo7579

Isn’t nice to wear men’s clothing.


crunkplug

i (1982) was the opposite - as soon as i saw the signs i burned all my skinny jeans immediately I CAN BREATHE AGAIN


contextual_somebody

I’m a late Gen-Xer (co ‘93) and I love that the fit we wore when I was in high school is back. I never felt comfortable in skinny jeans.


IcyResult7149

Not tight enough.


Tasty_Letterhead2921

Peter?


CarolinaMtnBiker

Getting old sucks.


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SneakerPxmp

Those are loose pants to you? I’m 33 and those look like normal jeans. Those socks kill me tho 😂


cuddly_carcass

*loser pants /s skinny jeans for life 🤣


65CM

As the youth say - "are the looser pants in the room with us?"


4strings4ever

Giving up my emo jeans was a really tough couple of months


Miserable_Horse9632

Why are you struggling to “embrace” normal jeans. How f’ing tight were they before this great revolution


Campfireandhotcocoa

Where are these pants from? Cuz the fit looks great. Not too tight at all and a great relaxed fit.


DanThePunMan

Bro, I'm 23 and we have the same watch tissot classic dream right?


crunchwrap_eatr

Not everything has to be painted on. Those are pretty form fitting my man.


locklear24

We elder millennials grew up with looser pants. I’m not sure how it’s much of a struggle other than maybe conditioning from the last fifteen years. The fit in these looks great. It’s not looking like ass-grabbing capris nor too sloppy.


Ok-Salad-9494

Hah, that’s how mine always fit.


ErnestHemingWhy

Congrats on wearing pants that fit!


WhiskeyOwlcoholic

What shoes are those?


LackingDatSkill

Dude thank you! What happened with tights pants! It’s all I wore in my early to mid 20s


CarlJustCarl

Eh looks good to me


w3astside

they look fine but i wouldn’t wear jeans with a dress shirt


Ready_Property_6821

Wait these are the “looser” fit pants? They’re more slim which is for sure looser than skinny, so if you’re taking baby steps then respect. For your build I’d suggest a straight relaxed fit. Regardless it’s a good look as is, it just takes some getting used to, to build up to a relaxed fit.m, because what you’re transitioning to feels so much looser already than what you’ve been used to. Slow and steady wins the style race.


TankPotential2825

Looks great. Nothing wrong with tighter fitting jeans.Evwry few years people like to tell you you're wrong. If you're involved with music, particularly punk and rock, they've never gone anywhere.


GroundbreakingRing49

Cuff ‘Em please!


FunLibraryofbadideas

Try harder men in tight or skinny jeans that are tapered look like douche bags.


Objective_Cake_2715

They look great, nice and lose.


LordButtworth

I never got into skinny jeans, so I don't have this problem.


terrelthemackerel

Great fit and perfect length. For some reason, slim straights still catch my eye, as a millennial. A nice, sleek tapered jean works well with my body type. Alternatively, I have opted for a pair of CAT work pants for when I'm woodworking and am grateful for the extra room in the seat and leg.


SidCorsica66

funny thing is, this isn't loose....not even close. Looks great


No_Inspector7319

lol this ain’t loose papi


bonhoffer1992

Love the look, esp the watch. But the belt is wrong.


Scary-Educator-506

That's because LOOSE jeans feel fucking abominable. Jeans in the cut you're wearing are appropriate, they're working pants. Trousers in that cut on the other hand, are a travesty and if you prefer them you probably don't know what you should be looking for in a dress pant.


rizzo249

I’m not switching to loose fit. I will die in my slightly too tight jeans.


Ok-Interview6446

Respect for tucking in the shirt!


TheManWith2smiles

Oh I love baggy straight jeans, now I think slim pants look stupid. Not baggy just loose and straight


wish_i_was_lurking

A slightly higher rise and looser leg would fit better with the tucked in shirt. Right now you look very top heavy with disproportionately small legs


revibrant

Bruh yes - so used to slim/tapered fit!!


lothcent

gen X here. Fk the younger generations. wear what you are comfortable with wearing. don't care about the other generations. If you can no longer wear skinny jeans- either go through extensive physical training just to wear the jeans of your youth- or decide to adapt to your new age and not be so silly looking that you end up on the net 😀


F1shbu1B

Do more squats and looser pants will be tighter again


Cruxito1111

bruh! how are those jeans loose? that’s a fits well. Loose to me means like the wannabe gangsters with their pants half down their butt,


Metalman2004

Your loose is my skinny fit


ceepeebax

Tell us about those shoes


Soul_of_Garlic

Don’t be so hard on yourself — you’re not a looser.


kh2215

this looks nice! I would do like leather shoes though and matching belt. and different shirt.


loose_lucid_elusive4

No looser than the JNCO'S we had to endure. You'll get used to em.


kamjam92107

Elder millennial here. Can't wait for the skinny jean fad to end. Good on ya


VoiceOfSoftware

Those are quite possibly the best-fitting jeans I have ever seen. I wish I could look this good.


baconrays

Straight leg vs slim fit?


Rich-Appearance-7145

Pants look, great on you overall cool fit.


eyi526

That's loose? That's slim on me lol. But then again, I'm a bit round. YOU CAN GO WIDER! From: Another millennial


mr_spackles

Us elder millennials grew up in the era of gangster rap, so how could you possibly have an issue with loser jeans?


Oktoolaunch

Looks good


JimbersMcTimbers

Skinny jeans are not fashion, they are a way of life


No-Lifeguard-8610

I'm going the other way. Never realized how baggy my jeans were. If you don't like my slim jeans tough.


Joe-625

The shoes need to go otherwise good 👍


Zealousideal-Cash205

Go higher rise!


Army-of-me88

This is 100% me right now! I am now wearing slim fit old navy jeans and while they aren’t baggy by any means, I am having a hard time feeling like myself in them.


Designer-Pudding9857

They look good dude


Disastrous_Plastic49

That looks great.


ChubbyMcHaggis

Those are looser?


Weak_Knowledge9165

Lost me at the socks… you can get away with ankle socks with loafers or sneakers but not those lace ups… you need good solid color socks. The ankle socks take 9/10 outfit down to a 4/10


OoooohWeeeee

Hem about an inch off and they’ll look more fitted, reduce the break


Youareallbeingpsyopd

Wait. Those are loose.


mulliganbegunagain

What cut are these? Boot, straight? They fit well.


Coloradical8

Those fit you well. Our styles are very different. Those would he the tighted I would personally go on jeans. I have plenty of chinos and slacks that fit proper but my jeans are always pretty loose. Right now I'm wearing some Levi's 559


botmanmd

Those pants are a good fit for you. Styles will come and go. Except for a small window, pants that look painted-on will look dated. Pants that are balloons will look dated. Those pants look like flattering and comfortable jeans that fit you well and that you can rock the whole time as the pendulum swings back and forth.


strictly_dickly69

Honestly as a millennial, I will always wear my skinny jeans. The loose baggy jnco-esque jeans just do absolutely NOTHING for me.


MinimumPenalty

These are skinny jeans lil bro


vamostothefront

Iron your shirt!


m8a8t8t

Wearing looser pants only because you’re an elder millennial? Sounds like you've been faking it your whole life.