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#1 2015-07-23 02:34:20

woofboxer
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Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

Right, so I've got a pair of 1980s deadstock 501s in a 32 length so about 2 - 2.5 inchs longer than my preferred inside leg measurement.

Do I:

(a) have them taken up to length? (by a seamsperson of course)

(b) have them taken up to slightly longer than my ideal length and just turn the hem up, say half an inch?

(c) just wear them and turn or roll them up?


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#2 2015-07-23 02:46:11

Chief Brody
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

(b) They'll shrink a bit over time. And be more versatile in the meantime.

 

#3 2015-07-23 02:54:19

Harpo
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

Turn them up.


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#4 2015-07-23 03:17:54

Moose Maclennan
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

(c)

 

#5 2015-07-23 03:28:14

Bop
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

If you turn them up can't you just undo it and get them rehemmed if you don't like them? I know its more cost but at least you get to see them the other way if you don't like them turned up

 

#6 2015-07-23 03:40:54

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#7 2015-07-23 06:00:48

Joey
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

I'm with the choir on this one. Roll them up now to see how you like it before paying anything extra. Worst case scenario, you decide you don't like the look and you get them tailored anyway, but now you'll know you made the right choice.

I have a couple pairs of jeans in a 34 length which is too long for me, but it's nice because those are my "rolled up" jeans.

 

#8 2015-07-23 06:25:58

Sid Ford
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

Simple and straightforward small double turnup here - showing of the stitching on the selvedge.
Not a roll

It's a classic look, especially with the Weejun

 

#9 2015-07-23 06:43:50

Incognito
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

Turn 'em up on the inside ?

J.J. does that with his selvedge.

- Only offering an option, as usual....

 

#10 2015-07-23 07:23:04

woofboxer
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?


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#11 2015-07-23 07:48:01

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#12 2015-07-23 08:16:20

Joey
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

This article has visuals so we can avoid terminological misunderstandings:
https://www.jackthreads.com/jtedit/2014/03/13/6-ways-to-cuff-your-denim-pants

By this site's terminology, I use either the "single roll" or the "double cuff" depending on how long the jeans are. Sometimes I'll have a "single roll" in cold weather but I'll roll it again for the "double cuff" in the summer to let a little breeze in.

I think the "long roll" was standard for children decades ago, who would get a single pair of jeans that were much too long with the point being that the jeans were supposed to last for years of growing. Until they grew into the jeans, kids would turn up the hem in one long cuff. The look has been adopted by modern, hipster-esque #menswear types and I think it looks silly despite it's practical origin.

 

#13 2015-07-23 08:17:37

Joey
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

I feel like jeans would be uncomfortable rolled inwardly...

I don't give much of a hoot about selvedge either way, but I'm not big on jeans to begin with. It's not something I pay attention to.

 

#14 2015-07-23 09:05:20

stanshall
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

hopefully they'll look good with a single, inch-wide turn-up, to me that looks the best of the three options


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#15 2015-07-23 09:20:37

Bop
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#16 2015-07-23 09:42:15

stanshall
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?


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#17 2015-07-23 13:05:54

woofboxer
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?


'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'. 
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#18 2015-07-23 13:58:04

Acton_Baby
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

Depends on the jeans,
a big turn-up suits a 50s straight leg 501 style (a la Elvis above)
but I think a 60s taper style looks better uncuffed - particularly on 'high waters'- 505s look a bit ungainly when cuffed but dead sharp with a straight hem.


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#19 2015-07-23 14:01:01

Tomiskinky
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

^ that's how I roll.

 

#20 2015-07-23 16:27:37

stanshall
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?


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#21 2015-07-24 01:02:13

Tomiskinky
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

Sorry - my reply was supposed to be to woof - Acton sneaked in first haha.

My 505s are worn with a double roll, as are all my denims.

 

#22 2015-07-24 02:05:12

Acton_Baby
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

^ each to his own smile,
it's my stumpy little celtic legs that decide the look for me.


"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
Hugh Hefner

 

#23 2015-07-24 03:52:50

woofboxer
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?


'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'. 
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#24 2015-07-24 19:59:55

captainpreppy
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Re: Jeans - Turned Up or Not?

Jeans were invariably rolled in the days of my youth back in the '50s. However, an inseam that is only 2+ inches too long won't give you a sufficient roll for a classic '50s look.

 

#25 2015-07-27 07:43:41

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