Do you wear a belt with jeans? (2 Viewers)

[northern exposure]

My waist is small but my butt is... not quite as small... Pants that fit my butt are loose at the waist so they'll just fall right down without a belt.

You have junk in your trunk?

 

[NutterButter]

I have a follow up question about belts.  Not about style but about practical purpose.  Are you wearing a belt so tight it's holding up your pants?  It seems to me that if you have properly fitting pants, the practical need for a belt is eliminated and it's just for fashion.

As someone else said, when I put my pants on in the morning, i don't need the belt, but by the end of the day, they start to sag a bit which I don't like so I just always go belt.  It probably doesn't help that I don't wear drawers.   

 

[Vanilla Guerrilla]

I tuck my shirt in but let it pull out on the sides and one side in the front with a belt that is way too long so the end can hang out between belt loops like a tail.  I try and also accessorize with a spaghetti stain somewhere on the front.

 

[Bull Dozier]

I tuck my shirt in but let it pull out on the sides and one side in the front with a belt that is way too long so the end can hang out between belt loops like a tail.  I try and also accessorize with a spaghetti stain somewhere on the front.

You've always been cutting edge style-wise.

 

[the moops]

I haven't worn jeans since the 90's.  I used a belt back then.  So heavy and uncomfortable.

WTF brand of  jeans are you buying?

 

[ProstheticRGK]

WTF brand of  jeans are you buying?

Minecraft jeans.

 

[offdee]

Better question....do you put your belt inside the freezer with your jeans?

 

[Galileo]

I haven't worn jeans since the 90's.  I used a belt back then.  So heavy and uncomfortable.

 

[George Jefferson Airplane]

I never wear jeans...don't even own any.

Do you dress in velvet a lot?  This would be the only reason to not own jeans imo. 

 

[That one guy]

I haven't worn jeans since the 90's.  I used a belt back then.  So heavy and uncomfortable.

WTF brand of  jeans are you buying?

JNCOs, most likely...the chained wallet added to the weight, too.  Needed them big deep pockets for all the condoms that would be used after the womenz saw that hacky-sack skill, amirite?!

 

[Sputnikv8]

Belt and, when possible, match the color of my shoes.  I don't have any white sneakers, so, I don't have to worry about that.  Black leather, brown leather and a black web belt (mostly for hiking).

 

[ChiefD]

Always wear a belt. Need a place to clip on my pager.

Also comes in handy when I need to slide down from a taller building to a shorter building on a conveniently placed wire. 

 

[TLEF316]

If I'm just lounging around my house in jeans, I'm probably not wearing a belt. But going out? Of course I am.

For a while, i struggled finding a belt that I actually liked to wear with jeans. Most of my belts were too dressy. Then I found a couple slightly thicker/heavier belts that are still pretty stylish without being too dressy.

Totally agree that the fit of a button down (as well as your body type/level of fatness) determines whether it should be tucked.  But most button down type shirts clearly aren't made to be worn untucked.

 

[shadyridr]

If I'm just lounging around my house in jeans, I'm probably not wearing a belt. But going out? Of course I am.

For a while, i struggled finding a belt that I actually liked to wear with jeans. Most of my belts were too dressy. Then I found a couple slightly thicker/heavier belts that are still pretty stylish without being too dressy.

Totally agree that the fit of a button down (as well as your body type/level of fatness) determines whether it should be tucked.  But most button down type shirts clearly aren't made to be worn untucked.

Wtf lounges around their house in jeans?

 

[Wingnut]

I only wear jeans maybe 10 times a year (it's shorts 355 days a here here in FL), but when I DO wear jeans, I dont use a belt. Ever.

 

[mrip541]

You have junk in your trunk?

Guy fitting me for a suit said I had what they referred to as a "prominent posterior."

 

[Galileo]

Do you dress in velvet a lot?  This would be the only reason to not own jeans imo. 

Usually pleather, unless I am going to a classy affair and then velvet, of course.

 

[Hawkeye21]

Wtf lounges around their house in jeans?

First thing I do when I get home from work is to take of my jeans and put on sweatpants or basketball shorts.  It's time to be comfortable at home.

 

[PIK95]

WTF brand of  jeans are you buying?

I don't buy Jeans.  I had gap ones, but mostly cords back in college.  Jeans suxors.

 

[PIK95]

If I'm just lounging around my house in jeans, I'm probably not wearing a belt.

Jeans in the house?  Smoking jacket and cotton pants down?

 

[Wild Young Billy]

Jeans with a dress shirt tucked in? Yes 

Polo shirt tucked in?  Sup Grampa

Jeans with an untucked shirt? Why the #### would I wear a belt? 

 

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I only wear jeans maybe 10 times a year (it's shorts 355 days a here here in FL), but when I DO wear jeans, I dont use a belt. Ever.

Jorts count as Jeans, FYI. 

 

[Wingnut]

Jorts count as Jeans, FYI. 

Haven't owned jorts in over a decade

 

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Haven't even owned jorts in over a decade

A Florida 1 Percenter eh? :adjusts notebook: 

 

 

[Ilov80s]

Every pair of pants I own that has belt loops, gets a belt to go through them.

This is the correct answer. You want to look nice, looks sloppy with no belt (even untucked your shirt might come up) and your jeans need to fit well so you look good. The belt keeps everything in place.

 

[Nugget]

If there are belt loops, a belt should be worn.

 

[Man In The Box]

yes.

Denim stretches as you wear it...so if no belt by the end of the day you look like a slob with your tighty whiteys and ### crack showing.

Correctamundo ?

 

[gianmarco]

Almost every thread reveals a little something about fellow posters and continues to whittle down the number of people you don't shake your head at.  This is one of those threads.

As stated above, if it has loops it gets a belt. 

 

[Doug B]

Back in younger, fitter days ... I could rock a Chess King shirt, jeans, and no belt. It was the 80s - all kinds of ish flew.

These days? The beer gut dictates: jeans gotta have belts, even with untucked shirts. Otherwise, the jeans slide right off.

 

[JuniorGong]

I’m really tempted to tell my wife about the results from this thread to prove to her how wrong she is about the belt with jeans. However, I fear that will lead to her wanting to read the thread which could lead to her wanting to read other threads. Just not worth it plus it typically never goes well when I point out to her I was right about an argument. 

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Back in younger, fitter days ... I could rock a Chess King shirt, jeans, and no belt. It was the 80s - all kinds of ish flew.

These days? The beer gut dictates: jeans gotta have belts, even with untucked shirts. Otherwise, the jeans slide right off.




 

Chess King 1; Chess King 2

J Riggins

Merry-Go-Round

The male clothing mall triumvirate.  I got a burnt orange 3-piece suit at J. Riggins I bought for a Phi Delta Theta spring dance and my fraternity picture.  Also threw in some sweet wedge platforms. 

I worked at a Friendly's Ice Cream in the Southwyck Mall (Toledo, OH) and it was right across from the J. Riggins and Chess King.  Spent most of my paychecks at those places.   

 

[northern exposure]

Usually pleather, unless I am going to a classy affair and then velvet, of course.

Would you say you prefer to be ensconced in velvet?

 

[Ray Barboni]

Of course you wear a belt with jeans ... wtf? Doesn't matter if shirt is tucked or untucked. You wear a belt. 

 

[Don't Toews Me]

Sometimes I wear jeans with my belt.

I usually wear a belt but no jeans. Works well.

 

[TripItUp]

no need with the slimmer jean styles these days...I don't really wear shirts that you would tuck into jeans...this is still a thing?

 

[RokNRole]

No. My monster dong holds up my pants quite well.

 

[the moops]

.I don't really wear shirts that you would tuck into jeans...this is still a thing?

Same here. Shoes/boots/sneakers, jeans, belt, t-shirt, sweater/hoodie is my attire 90% of my life. Only thing that is tucked is a long underwear shirt under my t-shirt should the weather call for it

 

[DallasDMac]

I wear a belt with jeans, but not in the loops. I wear my shirt untucked and therefore it hides my svelte figure. So I wrap my belt around my midsection just so folks can see my hourglass figure.

 

[shuke]

Wtf lounges around their house in jeans?

When I work from home I'll wear jeans.  Often without a belt.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

no need with the slimmer jean styles these days...I don't really wear shirts that you would tuck into jeans...this is still a thing?

I almost always tuck my shirt in - summer is golf shirt with shorts, winter/fall is jeans with button down shirt.  I wear shorts a good part of the year, but it's pretty mild here except for about 3-4 months.  

I have been considering going the "untuck-it " route, regular shirts just hang way to low when they are untucked.  

 

[Hilts]

First thing I do when I get home from work is to take of my jeans and put on sweatpants or basketball shorts.  It's time to be comfortable at home.

If your jeans are so uncomfortable you can't wait to tear them off, you probably need to find a better pair of jeans. Good jeans should fit well and look good but also be super comfortable. 

 

[5-ish Finkle]

If your jeans are so uncomfortable you can't wait to tear them off, you probably need to find a better pair of jeans. Good jeans should fit well and look good but also be super comfortable. 

For real.  Belt, no belt....that ish doesn't matter that much (although a belt with jeans is not in any way "odd").  Well-fitted dungarees should feel like you're aren't even wearing pants at all.

The rub is, of course, those types of jeans cost you (but honestly are worth it).  If you're checking in at three bills+ and rockin' the "Brett Favres", I don't care how U-shaped that #### is you're not going to be comfortable.  No amount of belt is saving you from that.  Drop a little extra coin.  Get some jeans that actually fits your body type.  Enjoy your new denim-encased nirvana.

 

[rockaction]

Sansabelt revival?

 I love those old seventies pictures of "new" innovations in clothing.  

 

[James Daulton]

Back in younger, fitter days ... I could rock a Chess King shirt, jeans, and no belt. It was the 80s - all kinds of ish flew.

These days? The beer gut dictates: jeans gotta have belts, even with untucked shirts. Otherwise, the jeans slide right off.

WTF?

 

[PIK95]

Well-fitted dungarees...

Are those Australian?

 

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I’m really tempted to tell my wife about the results from this thread to prove to her how wrong she is about the belt with jeans. However, I fear that will lead to her wanting to read the thread which could lead to her wanting to read other threads. Just not worth it plus it typically never goes well when I point out to her I was right about an argument. 

Correct. 

She points out that you are wrong: Just trying to help you 

You point out that she’s wrong: You’re being an #######

 

[snogger]

Most of the time I wear a belt and no pants.

   wait  ....

 

[Bull Dozier]

Back in younger, fitter days ... I could rock a Chess King shirt, jeans, and no belt. It was the 80s - all kinds of ish flew.

These days? The beer gut dictates: jeans gotta have belts, even with untucked shirts. Otherwise, the jeans slide right off.

Chess King 1; Chess King 2

J Riggins

Merry-Go-Round

The male clothing mall triumvirate.  I got a burnt orange 3-piece suit at J. Riggins I bought for a Phi Delta Theta spring dance and my fraternity picture.  Also threw in some sweet wedge platforms. 

I worked at a Friendly's Ice Cream in the Southwyck Mall (Toledo, OH) and it was right across from the J. Riggins and Chess King.  Spent most of my paychecks at those places.   

Thanks for the 80s clothing throw backs.  By the time I was old enough to buy my own clothes, they were long gone but I did convince my mom to get me one back to school outfit from Chess King one year.  That was also the year I got into heavy metal music and started to grow my hair out.  So four days a week I wore a t-shirt, jeans, and jean jacket.  The fifth day I wore some uber preppy outfit from Chess King.  :style: 

Edited to add the super preppy outfit was a button down gray/black psuedo camo pattern shirt and gray, possibly cargo, pants.  A belt would have have been purchased to match so no belt worn (wanted to stay on topic).

 

[Hawkeye21]

If your jeans are so uncomfortable you can't wait to tear them off, you probably need to find a better pair of jeans. Good jeans should fit well and look good but also be super comfortable. 

It's not that they're so uncomfortable that I need to tear them off, it's just that it seems odd you relax around the house wearing them.  After wearing them for over 9 hours I want something that's more lose fitting, doesn't require a belt and doesn't have anything in the pockets likes keys and such.  My jeans are perfectly comfortable for work, just not what I want to wear at home.

I thought it seemed pretty obvious, sweats are more comfortable than jeans.

 

[mr roboto]

It's fairly simple, if Nick Wooster wears a belt with jeans, so should you.

I don’t know who that is but he looks like an older hipster Paul Riser.