Three Denim Alternatives
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- Опубликовано: 21 янв 2018
- I've been stuck in a style rut lately. Sure, it's easy to go with the same old thing every day and for me its been heavy denim, a henley, boots, and a flannel shirt. Still, there are lots of great options to your regular jeans on the casual side of things: corduroy, moleskin, and wool are a few of my favorite denim alternatives. So before you become indoctrinated into denimhead-dom you may want to give these a shot!
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I'm the kinda guy that views a "rut" as the goal of clothes.
I want to just get up & grab things from my wardrobe without thinking about it & still end up looking & feeling good.
Cord & moleskin are amazing. They feel great, are less restrictive than denim & are surprisingly durable. Able to handle the absolute worst of English weather. I wear them daily.
Denim is the worst fabric you could use when it's cold. Cotton in general is really not suited to winters.
@@CarlMurawski I haven't tried wool and don't live in a climate that has winter & autumn. Can wool be used in summer or only in winter?
@@jedwardoo I would say you can use wool all year round, if you need any examples just look at U.S army or German army uniforms from WWII they were made of wool and worn all year round
SH3LLSH0CK I never knew that, learning something new daily. I’m a bit hesitant living in a tropical environment. Got any recommendations for any top and bottom wear that use wool in them?
Not true. First of all, cotton is only a bad winter fabric when it gets wet. Someone working in conditions where they're gonna get wet is probably gonna wear a synthetic. This is a fashion video. Waxed canvas is irreplaceable when doing intense work in cold wet weather. Corduroy has its place in places where its steadily cold but also dry.
Love this guys channel man, he taking it next level with the clobber!!
Moleskin blazer is totally comfortable during this cold season!
Oh definitely agreed there!!!
Great! Love your reasearch department. I really like the wool pants, I might need to look into those.
They’re from LL Bean but I can’t remember the exact model. They also have some nice looking insulated ones I’d like to pick up.
Dude, I love your stuff. Keep it coming. Very informative.
Much appreciated, thanks for watching!
Great look book. Ralph Lauren makes Some cool corduroy pants in a verity of colors. I was hesitant to get a pair at first but I opted for the Navy pair to be safe. They’re so comfortable I went back and got the olive and the rust color. I can appreciate your knowledge of style. I really enjoy yourself videos. I’m rooting for you !!!
Thanks man! I've never tried the Ralph Lauren cords, but I am big fan of their RRL line.
While I'm definitely rooted in mens style, I know that I have a lot to learn and it may not be possible to be an expert on all things menswear. That's where these comments really help, and I hope that we can improve each others knowledge of style through our unique experiences and taste. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Dude!!!.... I have a pair of dark brown cords and a navy blue vest and a blue sweater. Why did I not bust out this awesome look!!!??? thanks for opening my eyes
Nice combo man, rock it proudly!
I hope these alternatives get more popular, for now it's hard to find a slimmer fitting cord pant, moleskin pants that aren't made for hunting and decently priced wool trousers. I didn't know wool was fire resistant, interesting stuff.
I agree, the textiles themselves have some growing up to do. Articles of Style has an incredible moleskin bomber that is totally drool worthy.
Ralph Lauren makes some good corduroy items I've been buying it for about 25 years it's comftable and washes well one tip when you iron corduroy give it a gentle spray with water and 7se a cotton cloth over it so it does not direct heat from the iron
Carl, Oh, hey, just wanted to give ya a heads up. Research Dept. will be out this week for our annual team building and workplace communication seminar. No worries though. I contacted the temp agency and arranged for some for folks w/ research experience to fill in. Carol over in HR mentioned that 3 of the temps used to research for Fox News. Just in time for the "Alternatives to Denim" segment. Oh, gotta go we're about to do trust falls. Those are always a hoot! 😂
Now seriously, great content 😂 Yeah, I skip anything w/ comfort waist. Reg waist keeps me honest and not over indulge. Great recommendations. I was fortunate to score some really nice cords this season and now I have my eye on both tweed and flannel trousers. These are great fabrics that really bring depth to a fall/winter outfit!
Haha! Awesome comment 😂
I think if you’re a man and looking to improve style, this is the guy to watch. Good, logical, sensible. Don’t be looking at that GQ bologna with metro males. Watch this dude.
Thank you so much!
Rodd&Gunn moleskins are my everyday knockabouts and denim when I feel like a change .
Great videos Carl. Maybe you can do a Spring/Summer denim alternative video.
Great idea!
Carl I guess for South Texas winter we’ll be a cotton shirt,light denim,a warm pair of socks,under garments, a pair of rubber sole western boots or lace up boots *(packer boots)*, and ether a unlined jacket or a blanket lined jacket.
Hill country in Texas winter matters which part you in.
A flannel shirt,charhartt pants or overalls,a thick blanket or wool lined jacket that will also need to be waxed or ducked canvas,under garments, and a pair of good hunting boots.
Those wool pants. What are they? Link? Thanks
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video! Looking into some moleskin right now! Think I'll pull the trigger!
my go to right now is the same. denim (21 oz unbranded), a flannel and a sherpa jacket... its getting boring but its warm.
That's just it, sometimes (especially in winter) its a matter of function over form. I don't want to look cool at the expense of being warm! With beefy 21 oz. denim it sounds like you've got one helluva suit of armor against the chilly temps!
Sounds like you live in the Northeast lol it's the same with me when it gets super cold
Wool pants...what's the washing process on those??? Dry clean only?
How long do wool trousers last if you wear them daily? Can their longevity be improved by mixing them with different materials?
It really depends on the type of wool, something thinner like this will need some care but a pair like the Filson Mackinaw pants are used by lumberjacks!
Hey Carl, what are those wool trousers from LL Bean called? I'm having trouble finding them! Thanks
Oh boy... its been a while. I'll check when I get home and find out. They might be discontinued.
@@CarlMurawski Sorry Carl, just realized this video was two years old! I guess I had gone through your newer ones already and worked my way backwards ;) I don't mean to give you homework haha
Sounds good, which way to the Big and Short store ? 😀 BTW there are American woolen mills that have "harder wearing" wool pants.
It wasn’t until I was researching this video that I realized how many wool options there are! I’d love to try some Filson Mackinaw wool pants. Then again I may look like a forest ranger.
Sometimes style must suffer for comfort LOL ! I actually have a pair of Filson Whipcord I happened to spot at a second hand shop a few years back ! Still one of my favorite winter time pants. Have you been to Weather Wool or Johnson Woolen Mills ?
I’ve been talking to three Woolen Mills in the last few weeks: Fairbault, American Woolen, and Pendleton trying to get a tour for this channel, but I’m always looking for new ones. I didn’t realize how many there are!
looks like we're going to have to fire the research dept., that was great!
also, no moles were harmed in the making of this production
Lol! :-)
This was really funny!!!
I found him: the one guy who thinks I'm funny! I can't wait to tell my wife how wrong she was. Haha! Thanks for watching man, I hope you got a chuckle out of my science teacher humor.
how long can you wear wool trousers until they fall apart?
A long time
Can you put some links to the product in the description?
Definitely. I keep forgetting to do that!
This is why I like this channel. You tell it like it is: dont buy these with the comfort waist. Good call.
I love corduroy.
What about Tweeds ? I love them for
for the real cold days.
I have only just found your channel but I am loving the content, not to mention your presenting style...Re this video, I would add that both cords and moleskin are (or should be) pretty much 100% cotton fabrics, so are close cousins to denim. Here in the UK, traditionally moleskin fabrics are associated with the outdoors life style, shooting fishing riding ect, which is a shame because many folks are missing out on it..I used to wear moleskin jeans *a lot* to the point I never owned denim for maybe 20 years...Corduroy is also a niche bit of a niche fabric that is often over looked or classed "unfashionable", which again I think is a mistake...I am not fussed on the very course cords myself, but quite like the finer ones though...Edited to add, with regards wool trousers, we don't really see those style of trousers over here, only the formal dress pants types. As much as I like the idea of using wool for out door clothes or even for just more casual trousers, I am a little put off because often its either "dry clean only" or if it can be laundered at home, it is far more tricky than either cords or moleskins...
Thank you so much for the insightful comment. I love learning about the differences in other countries, cheers and greetings from the states!
No worries Carl, just please I found your channel. So many of these type of Vlogs seemed to be aimed at fashion conscious younger guys who have aspirations to be male models ect, which is just not my demographic at all lol!
Same here!
You made so many kneeslappers i wore out my trousers
Hahaha!
Great suggestions!
Thank you! I figured I couldn't be the only guy who realized one day that I've been wearing the same basic outfit for two months!
Lol more comedy bro! This is my favorite
Does corduroy create a lot of static??
I’ve never noticed any abnormal amounts of static. It can make a cool “zip zop zip zop” sound if you walk right and that might have the same effect as shimmying across the carpet in your socks then shocking your sibling.
Lol
I love this channel so much but i hate how expensive everything is
I get it man. Unfortunately there's a divide between affordable and good quality. Some things walk the line, but very few. For example, yesterday I saw American Giant released some work pants. They're American made, the fabric is from an American mill, and they cost $150. Most working people wont pay that when faced with options at 1/3 the price.
Truly it comes down to saving a bit more and getting some things you'll have for a long time. $400 for a Filson wool coat isn't much if you'll wear it for 20-30 years. Of course, that also assumes you have that kind of money to spend without hurting your situation. It's a tricky subject my friend, but that's why second hand can be so great.
You said in the beginning that you use to wear Jeans during New England's cold winter. How can this be reasonable, until now I heard from different sources that Jeans are not suitable for colder temperatures
I never had a problem wearing jeans when it's cold out. Often I'll wear something in a heavier denim like 20 oz or even flannel lined for when it gets really cold. Sometimes it pays to layer with some long johns, but if you go to most New England construction sites you'll see a lot of denim year round.
Maybe its just me, but my legs tend to get cold last- after the rest of me does.
Hey K-Mo, I really love your videos, although I do not agree 100% with some of your views (just about 99.999%). I've learned more 'bout fabrics from you than anyone else....and I thank you for that. How about shifting from fabrics and fashion to tax law? We definitely need someone with your clarity to sift through the mud at the Department of the Trecheary :-).
Anyway, keep up the great work!
Hahaha I always appreciate open discussion if someone doesn’t agree with me, I’ve certainly been wrong before! As far as tax law goes... I doubt I could handle it!!! Thanks so much for the comment (and cool nickname!)
wrangler 13 mwz 14.5 oz rigid denim thats it nothing compares at all
Sorry, I'm a big fan of my denim jeans. Black and blue.
My best pair is 15 years old.
Hey, you can still be a fan and occasionally take a break. That's the point really, for us denim lovers to enjoy other types of fabrics as well. Rock on!
theres a clothing brand named Bonobo's ? thats hilarious lol
You can’t walk anywhere near people where jeans are not worn. It’s basically a uniform now 🤓
You're absolutely right, what was once designed for the working man has become a staple of casual fashion. This happens quite often though, look at the popularity of Red Wing boots among people who don't perform physical labor. It's not a bad thing but definitely a shift.
The world is becoming bland and uniform. For all the cries of "diversity" we're in fact seeing the world's natural diversity being blended together and become a grey mush of nothing interesting. A crying shame.
Sweat pants and flip flops here
Duck? Twill?
Land's End is fine, just buy a normal waist
Yeah I agree, but this comfort waist is shyte.
I loved corduroy pants when I was a teen.
it takes a lot of molls hahhahahhahahah
Wool is itchy.
Good quality wool isn't.