It was really a life changing moment for me when I discovered that I could tailor my pants however I want them to be, not just for them to fit me properly. Want them longer? Open up the hems then get them pressed. Want them flare out a bit? Sew down the knee areas then gradually go outwards down from there. The options are endless. And where I live it's so cheap to get them tailored that you could alter like 10 pairs for half the price of a new one. And that goes for every other piece in my wardrobe too. By the way thanks to you I will now describe myself as "detail oriented" about my clothes whenever my local tailor looks at me funny for wanting to get a t-shirt hemmed up half an inch hahaha
Lots of solid advice here! Seriously, everybody who loves style deserves a good tailor. I used to think their prices were high, but that was misguided. Mine has ended up saving me so much money, just because she has fixed up so many of my unwise purchases. And she is honest about whether she thinks a piece is worth the trouble of altering it or not. She will tell me if it is better to let go of a piece and use the alterations budget on something else.
One important tip is if you add the inseam measurement with the rise measurement and subtract about 1-1.5 inches, you get the pants outseam measurement. Knowing your outseam is way more useful for whether a pair of pants would fit you or not because they tell you the true "length" of the pants and where it would fall around your ankle/feet when worn normally. Then everything else, regarding the waist, the tightness or baggyness, all comes from trial and error. You just have to try pants out and buy a bunch of pants to learn how your body stacks up against pictures of pants you see on models online.
For women (or men) if you’re curvier or more muscular look for 98-99% cotton and 1-2% elastane when looking for denim! The jeans will still maintain their quality and integrity even after the elastane wears out but they will have a little more wiggle room when you first get them as well! I find 100% cotton just doesn’t move the way I need it to. I have been able to tailor 100% cotton jeans to fit right but have never been able to wear them off the rack.
I’m glad that I got into tailoring earlier in my style “career”, and it’s something that I always recommend to friends and fam. It also sent my OCD into overdrive 😂, I refuse to wear anything that doesn’t achieve my ideal fit
pvv: idk if u actually have any manner to get these info in a video, but i would love to see a "how to tailor" or introduction on working with clothes and fabric for people who likes fashion but doesn't really know any further in terms of creating clothes. (love your content and your vibes, you give such a cozy ambient and it is really comforting to see
Tailoring has been a life saver as a short guy, my nans friend used to be a seamstress and will do my trousers for £2 or a bouquet of flowers 😂 but she’s done 874’s, Gramicci’s, Stussy Carhartt pants that I found but were just too long, it’s a life saver
i got into sewing just because i couldnt find pants that fit me perfect, were cool or under 1000 euros hahaha, LIFE CHANGING. everything i wear is made (or altered) by me now, feels so good
Thanks Drew. I struggle massively to find clothing that fits. It’s prevented me from wearing things I love. I’ve been considering getting items I love tailored - you’ve helped make my mind up. Tailoring seems to be the easiest way.
I’m a bigger dude 38-40x32 and usually the biggest challenge with sizes is the rise. Levi’s 502s are the go to and I’m finding that the current cut on a lot of Gap pants are fitting me well. Elwood sweats and cords have been great additions and recently got introduced to Needles track pants and love those.
Solid work. Such a great entry point for those looking to define their style/wardrobe. I’m the head tailor for Levi’s in Denver, so any locals come through! We do deals for Levi’s jeans but I also tailor any other brands as well as make custom pieces. Having a tailor is a ace up your sleeve. Great video Drew 👏🏼
I'm under 5' (only 4'8") and pants are absolutely the hardest things to style for me personally since nothing fits! Even finding "petite" things are not always small enough to fit where I want on the knees, the length, around waist/hips etc. It is truly frustrating and I've started curating a list of brands I personally would recommend for smaller more petite than "petite" people like myself. It's a lifelong journey especially cause I love shopping and fashion so much, but it just takes so much more time for me to find items that fit me just the way I want them too. Jeans don't even look the same on me than on people I admire cause of the proportions and body type etc. I've learned to not just try to mimic or copy people's style, but make it my own since my body is so unique - it's the only way I can enjoy fashion and not beat myself up for being so small. hahah I wish more companies did custom clothing or something (that would be a dream!)
Best pants I would recommend to you would be the Brooklyn circus x Lee selvedge denim. Black owned black operated brand collaborating with one of the big 3 and the straight fit is pretty forgiving. Longer inseam as well.
If ya'll want a baggy fit pant, but a snug waist (and you don't want to tailor), check the inside of waistbands for adjusters. LL Bean has them, but some vintage buggle boy do too. Tends to be more common in men's pants.
I think another brand for wide pants is Weekday. They have so many types. Personally i recommend for denim the galaxy jeans, the ken joggers and the conrad wide trousers. Also love dickies 874. Thank u for the vid drew, is always a pleasure to watch your videos.
You mentioned you were looking for an excellent wide-legged pair of salvage denim. Well, I'm 6'5 with a 34 or 36 waist and I've found a pair I love from Studio D'Artisan. I believe the item ID is SD-101. they are stiff as cardboard but they look amazing.
Having IBD my weight fluctuates a lot so its a pain in the ass to find/have well fitting pants. Once perfect pants can be bad in six months and after another be great again. Its annoying but I've started to accept that it is what it is. Ps. Maybe you could start a series in tailoring clothing? Like maybe collaborate with a local crafts professional and you could do videos like "how to tailor your pants" for example, where the professional teaches you how to do that, it would bring the professional/amateur perspective to tutorial! You would learn a lot in the process of the series and understand a lot more about the craft and detail that goes into tailoring and garments overall. Could be a fun new idea. Like "learning to sew with Drew Joiner" 😄 #pvv
Heyo Drew! Scott Frasier Collective makes a perfect wide fit selvedge denim. They come in very long inseams (36-38) and they cut them for you to length. As a 6'2 individual its a pain to find proper selvedge denim (plus they have this beautiful buckleback) :))
For me, sneaker culture served as a entrance into fashion. I believe you mentioned something similar in a past video but was wondering if you have or would dedicate a video of your journey into fashion. Whether it be footwear or the whole shabloink. Anyways great vid as always, gunna cop me some 550s and 569s!
For reference, I'm a 5'7 trans guy, so very different body type from Drew's, and I just have to support the Dickies 874s. They were the only black pants I owned for a period of a few months, and at one point had several different commitments that needed black pants going on to the point where for about a month I was wearing them every day. They definitely faded, and shrunk very slightly, but went through so much and still look amazing.
love the vids Drew! I've struggled a ton to find pants that fit me well. Only at the beginning of this year did I find pants that made me feel great and it's such a confidence booster! Before this, I had one pair of cargos that made me feel great. Those pants were from Big Bud Press, an LA brand that specializes in unisex clothes for all body types! highly recommend
Should be relatively easy to find great selvedge denim in wider/looser fits tbh. I definitely get the frustration because they aren’t cheap, so online can be more frustrating than ordering more affordable stuff in terms of striking out and having to return or exchange. Give the Self Edge online store a shot, if only to use their fit finder. Pretty useful even to just get a grasp on what quality selvedge brands have wider/looser fitting pairs. Also, most good selvedge stores offer chain stitch hemming, so you can shorten the inseam but still keep that nice chain stitch detail. Just a couple tips in case you weren’t already aware!! Cool channel
You're right, I did discover your channel when you did the 874 review - it was recently posted too. I'm glad to see you success. I remember watching almost every video you posted then.👊
I've always had this issue. At first it was cause I was bigger in size so finding pants that fit certain trends (501's or flared pants) that also fit me was really hard. Then I found a pair of 501's that fit me like a glove. Fast forward like two years and I lost about 50 pounds or so, the previously well fitting 501's now were way too big. The way I went about tailoring was finding a pair that fit me perfectly, then buying other pants and essentially replicating that same cut in other fabrics. Those 501's were my baseline so losing that meant I had to restart. Eventually I found a pair but now my mind is looking toward other cuts due to me being able to fit a more slim and fitted type of clothing. It's a never ending cycle lmao.
good work drew. if I want to find out if something will fit I try do some research ie go onto the brand's size chart on their website or more often than not, I go on TH-cam and look at reviews for specific types of clothing. TH-camrs will tend let you know their general measurements and whether the garment they purchased works for them. but sometimes this is not enough, the clothes just doesn't sit right on your frame and when it's a piece you want so bad it can be a real disappointment. but you are right.... when you find the piece that fits you perfectly, it is like scoring the winner in the World Cup final
They won't. Only come with a 34 inseam that will shrink down to a 31 since they are raw denim. LVC is not an option for taller people sadly. However TCB's 50s cut is great option, they come in a 36 inseam and are already pre-washed.
Have you looked into repro brands for selvedge denim who reproduce historic versions of denim (mostly 501) ? They generally have a wider cut and a higher waistline. Inseam length wont be much of an issue as they have a wide range. For around 200 bucks TCB 50s denim is particularly my favourite.
Drew I hope one day you could do a video talking about hats and different types and styles of hats which go well with certain hair styles and head shapes. I personally have a lot of hair and have found it hard to find hats that I feel really fit my head well. Also, Great video as always man keep it up!
The hardest thing for me is to find tops that fit, arent too long, too boxy. Sometimes even the smallest size is too long for me and I am not even short. I see people shorter than me wearing appropriately fitted tops so I am left wondering how
TCB is doing a collaboration with Graph zero, it’s called DDK and it’s specifically for wide fitting selvedge denim. I highly recommend for anyone on the Chab side that want selvedge jeans.
Dude! Such a well put together video. I’ve been a fan of your channel for a while now and you’ve helped me a lot discovering new pants. Like you I am also tall, 6’4, and not only struggle with finding the inseam length but I also regularly go to the gym and love hitting legs 😂. So my struggle is that I will literally get a “relaxed fit” pair of pants (like the carhartt duck carpenter for example) and they will basically be a straight fit pant on me, and not be “loose” throughout the whole silhouette which is the look I want. I think as taller individuals we can pull off the loose/flowy silhouette of pants, I just can’t get my hands on any because my legs are decently big 😭. The only way I can really see solving this problem is if I size up 3 or 4 sizes to like a 38 or 40 waist to get more room in the thigh, then get the waist taken in(would love your input on this). I really want to find some dress style pants with pleats that fit loose/wide throughout the whole silhouette. I saw a picture of Austin butler wearing something similar and he had on some boots with the outfit and I think it looked awesome!
On the note of not gatekeeping techniques or tips and how it might be easier to tailor down than to get them a size too small, you can still get them tailored. There was this pair of 501 handme downs that I got from my older brother, but as I started lifting more, my quads made it too uncomfortable to wear. Instead, I took some hand me down plaids I never wore and then asked my friends grandma to use the sleeve of the plaid and run it down the outseam length of the thigh and now it looks one of a kind. Wacky to some, but unique, and they are at this point my dailys.
Drew, you said you have those yoji what Evers. You don’t need anymore wide leg selvedge. Part of the journey with wearing raw denim is wearing the eff out of them. Wear the one pair over and over again and be happy brother.🙌🏾
I’m a 6’0 31W with a slimmer frame, but i’ve always felt the pants i’ve bought have looked awkward or unfitting on me. My solution on this has been buying wider fit pants/tailoring, but the best reccomendation I can make for out of the package perfect fit is Ronning’s pants. The Everyday Fatigue’s and Pleated pants are easily some of my favorite I own.
PVV! Great video as always, really interesting how intricate the whole fashion world is. Question: How to organise and manage your clothes, I got stuff all over the place!
I heard of this one site that makes custom Selvedge denim for you. They pricey but you can customize everything size wise. I’ll return with the name cuz I forgot it
hey drew! really enjoyed what you had to say in this video. was wondering if you’d ever consider making a video about bag essentials/ your bag collection?
Great video i really struggled for a while to find jeans that fit me well because im over 6ft until i found the Stan Ray painter jeans that fit me great even though i typically need a 34 length jean the standard 32 inch fits me really well so they are really nice to wear
hi! thank you for making these videos! a topic that I would be interested is: materials I feel like it gets harder and harder to find 100% cotton clothing for example. and for those earth lads out there like me it is so frustrating that everything has polyester in it and all the micro plastic that is leaking in water after every wash. there’s semi-synthetics which is also interesting and newer materials. what are the advantages and cons and so on. anyways, something that I want to know more about. merci beaucoup et bonne journée 🫡
Great video man! Me personally, I've realized just how IMPORTANT a good-fitting pair of pants are. It elevates your style to a whole new level. But I'm confused, you said you can't find tasteful wide-fitting selvedge denim?... What? Oh, BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE, check out Berg&Berg. Their denim is selvedge and comes in 2 beautiful fits, the "Arthur" is a straight cut pant and the "Arthuro" is a wider-cut pant. I beg you to give them a look! Anyways, if you don't mind, can you explain why it's hard to find? Selvedge denim often comes in 34 inch inseams, and(based on your videos and pictures) you aren't super muscular like Daniel Simmons or super fat. Selvedge denim also comes in a variety of fits, especially baggier fits cause it used to be a workwear item. I can't imagine you being hard to fit unless you have a longer torso or 35-inch inseam.
acne's jeans have been good the last couple years. m-43 field trousers (the chino version). uniqlo u does decent ones too. lemaire also actually. just gotta wait until the SSENSE sales hit and then go ham lol. also, bring the tape measure when you hit the vintage stores
Maybe you’ve answered this before, but how do you personally build your outfits? I’m also curious how you decide what items to add to your wardrobe. Love the vid as usual 👊👊
Looking for pants recommendations, I'm a larger/longer limb guy, athletic build at 6'3 235+. I fit 36-38/34 pants. If it's a 36 usually has to run big/athletic cut, because while it may fit the waist, my legs are larger than what most companies design for. I'll go to 40 W, if it runs small (I'm looking at you Cos and most European based companies).
really like our channel but i thought that the video was gonna be something like tips on how to know if the pants are fitting well, what to pay attention to in terms of silhouette and fit (because of the name of the video). it turns out this is just a list of brands and pants models that are only or mostly found in the US (witch is not where i live)
It’s so hard in Australia to find pants if you’re over 6’3 as you often don’t get an inseam selection at most retailers. Wish it was more inclusive like America
I want to try Dickies but I hate that they have such a high content of polyester, if I actually want to wear them for work, they need to be 100% cotton or max 2% elastane for stretch.
When I was obese,( 40 inch waist) I found it difficult to find jeans that fit and looked good on me. Now i'm slim ( 30 inch waist) I have way more choice in the style of jeans available and on offer. I prefer slim and straight leg jeans, 30 inch leg. I'm a guy of 5.5.
I would recommend anybody that’s into fashion to buy a sewing machine and teach yourselves how to sew with TH-cam tutorials. I did it two years ago and now I do my own alterations since I can never find the perfect fitting pants.
Full transparency I work for the company, but check out the Strong Guy from Naked & Famous Denim for a wide leg Selvedge denim. God tier fit. I think you’d like the Dirty Fade or Left Hand Twill!!!!!
As I am also looking for some wide raw denim I have these and I feel that these are wide for me (said to be based on the 501, but iI never had levis before) TCB50s (small pockets) Sugar cane 1947 (big pockets) I've been looking for wide raw jeans for 2 years since I have big thighs. I've learned to focus on the knee and hem opening. It's very rare to find some raw Japanese selvedge denim. Most offerings are straight to skinny. I don't have these bc full-count pockets are small. Fullcount 0105 After immense consideration, here's what I'm considering: Kotn anti-fit denim (not raw/selvedge) SAMURAI JEANS S3000VXII
I'm 6'6, and I've always struggled with this. I'm a 31x38, basically the worst size ever. I've recently gone from having no pants that fit to a few, as I've picked up a few basics from brands like American Tall. However, I still struggle to find any unique/statement pieces as any available are too short. Please reply if anyone has more modern brand suggestions for us tall guys! Hopefully, others will then find this and have a place to refer to!
American Tall is one of the godsends. Also, any Dutch (the tallest population on Earth) brands like Tenue, G-Star or Scotch & Soda usually do the trick.
A lot of selvedge denim jeans have really long inseams because people often like to cuff them, or get them tailored to their exact length. You might find that some of these jeans fit just right on the inseam for you
hey man! great vid, thanks! do you think you could do a video on tops? I only use hoodies and sweatshirts and want something new. I don't know what to get to where to look. think you could help?
Hey Drew if you're looking for selvedge with high inseam I know momotaro and studio d'artisan make 36"+ fits. Samurai Jeans even has 39" pairs. They're expensive as fuck but they are there. I know Heddels has a whole article about all the selvedge companies for taller people. A lot of selvedge makers are also small workshops, so they have a high likelihood of replying to you if you contact them asking about MTO customs or taller styles. I also noticed you said the cuts aren't "tasteful." They're certainly not the currently popular silhouettes, but selvedge denim and honestly the vast majority of high quality fabrics/leathers/shoe constructions all cater towards only two categories: workwear, and heritage fashion. By heritage we're talking 50s and 60s American style. So you will most definitely be hard-pressed to find modern really drapy parachute silhouettes or anything avant garde really. Just plain old straight cut or wide-cut workman jeans. The high quality construction is only half of selvedge, people gravitate towards it because it is made the old-fashioned way and thus the audience tends towards heritage fashion like leather jackets and straight-cut jeans. If you want an example just look at all the niche heritage fashion influencers like Almost Vintage Style or thedenimdentist, they don't dress in a fugly way like the guys at 9:14 but fully embody the style with wide selvedge jeans combined with leather/tin jackets and veg-tan boots.
These are the comments I live for lmao, I think I know that Heddels article you are referring to. It think it is locked behind a pay wall or something. 100% correct about the heritage styling as well
@@DrewJoiner Best of luck! I just checked and the article doesn't have a paywall (I don't have a Heddels subscription). The title is "10 Pairs Of Raw Denim With 34″+ Inseams"
It was really a life changing moment for me when I discovered that I could tailor my pants however I want them to be, not just for them to fit me properly. Want them longer? Open up the hems then get them pressed. Want them flare out a bit? Sew down the knee areas then gradually go outwards down from there. The options are endless. And where I live it's so cheap to get them tailored that you could alter like 10 pairs for half the price of a new one. And that goes for every other piece in my wardrobe too. By the way thanks to you I will now describe myself as "detail oriented" about my clothes whenever my local tailor looks at me funny for wanting to get a t-shirt hemmed up half an inch hahaha
Lots of solid advice here! Seriously, everybody who loves style deserves a good tailor. I used to think their prices were high, but that was misguided. Mine has ended up saving me so much money, just because she has fixed up so many of my unwise purchases. And she is honest about whether she thinks a piece is worth the trouble of altering it or not. She will tell me if it is better to let go of a piece and use the alterations budget on something else.
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One important tip is if you add the inseam measurement with the rise measurement and subtract about 1-1.5 inches, you get the pants outseam measurement. Knowing your outseam is way more useful for whether a pair of pants would fit you or not because they tell you the true "length" of the pants and where it would fall around your ankle/feet when worn normally.
Then everything else, regarding the waist, the tightness or baggyness, all comes from trial and error. You just have to try pants out and buy a bunch of pants to learn how your body stacks up against pictures of pants you see on models online.
For women (or men) if you’re curvier or more muscular look for 98-99% cotton and 1-2% elastane when looking for denim! The jeans will still maintain their quality and integrity even after the elastane wears out but they will have a little more wiggle room when you first get them as well! I find 100% cotton just doesn’t move the way I need it to. I have been able to tailor 100% cotton jeans to fit right but have never been able to wear them off the rack.
I’m glad that I got into tailoring earlier in my style “career”, and it’s something that I always recommend to friends and fam. It also sent my OCD into overdrive 😂, I refuse to wear anything that doesn’t achieve my ideal fit
pvv: idk if u actually have any manner to get these info in a video, but i would love to see a "how to tailor" or introduction on working with clothes and fabric for people who likes fashion but doesn't really know any further in terms of creating clothes. (love your content and your vibes, you give such a cozy ambient and it is really comforting to see
Tailoring has been a life saver as a short guy, my nans friend used to be a seamstress and will do my trousers for £2 or a bouquet of flowers 😂 but she’s done 874’s, Gramicci’s, Stussy Carhartt pants that I found but were just too long, it’s a life saver
I think your seamstress is in love with you
I think she likes you bro shoot your shot
@@citty.slayrr she 80 years old 😭
i got into sewing just because i couldnt find pants that fit me perfect, were cool or under 1000 euros hahaha, LIFE CHANGING. everything i wear is made (or altered) by me now, feels so good
Acne Studios has been my go to for a while now. Great options
Thanks Drew. I struggle massively to find clothing that fits. It’s prevented me from wearing things I love. I’ve been considering getting items I love tailored - you’ve helped make my mind up. Tailoring seems to be the easiest way.
I’m a bigger dude 38-40x32 and usually the biggest challenge with sizes is the rise. Levi’s 502s are the go to and I’m finding that the current cut on a lot of Gap pants are fitting me well. Elwood sweats and cords have been great additions and recently got introduced to Needles track pants and love those.
502s are amazing, perfect balance between tapered slim and a straight fit. My go to as well as a 30w and l
Solid work. Such a great entry point for those looking to define their style/wardrobe. I’m the head tailor for Levi’s in Denver, so any locals come through! We do deals for Levi’s jeans but I also tailor any other brands as well as make custom pieces. Having a tailor is a ace up your sleeve. Great video Drew 👏🏼
I'm under 5' (only 4'8") and pants are absolutely the hardest things to style for me personally since nothing fits! Even finding "petite" things are not always small enough to fit where I want on the knees, the length, around waist/hips etc. It is truly frustrating and I've started curating a list of brands I personally would recommend for smaller more petite than "petite" people like myself. It's a lifelong journey especially cause I love shopping and fashion so much, but it just takes so much more time for me to find items that fit me just the way I want them too. Jeans don't even look the same on me than on people I admire cause of the proportions and body type etc. I've learned to not just try to mimic or copy people's style, but make it my own since my body is so unique - it's the only way I can enjoy fashion and not beat myself up for being so small. hahah I wish more companies did custom clothing or something (that would be a dream!)
Best pants I would recommend to you would be the Brooklyn circus x Lee selvedge denim. Black owned black operated brand collaborating with one of the big 3 and the straight fit is pretty forgiving. Longer inseam as well.
If ya'll want a baggy fit pant, but a snug waist (and you don't want to tailor), check the inside of waistbands for adjusters. LL Bean has them, but some vintage buggle boy do too. Tends to be more common in men's pants.
Always dropping bangers
I pretty much just learned that my thick thighs ain’t built for all jean types. I’m trying out tailoring for the first time, excited for the results!
Some underrated pants is definitely Vans authentic chinos. Good quality better for those on the taller side
Can you do more fashion history videos? That could be cool. Great suggestions. Thanks!
check out threaducation
Noted!
I think another brand for wide pants is Weekday. They have so many types. Personally i recommend for denim the galaxy jeans, the ken joggers and the conrad wide trousers. Also love dickies 874. Thank u for the vid drew, is always a pleasure to watch your videos.
Weekday is fast fashion tho
@@positive976 And?
@@positive976 nothing wrong about fast fashion if ur gonna wear the pants often
You mentioned you were looking for an excellent wide-legged pair of salvage denim. Well, I'm 6'5 with a 34 or 36 waist and I've found a pair I love from Studio D'Artisan. I believe the item ID is SD-101. they are stiff as cardboard but they look amazing.
Having IBD my weight fluctuates a lot so its a pain in the ass to find/have well fitting pants. Once perfect pants can be bad in six months and after another be great again. Its annoying but I've started to accept that it is what it is. Ps. Maybe you could start a series in tailoring clothing? Like maybe collaborate with a local crafts professional and you could do videos like "how to tailor your pants" for example, where the professional teaches you how to do that, it would bring the professional/amateur perspective to tutorial! You would learn a lot in the process of the series and understand a lot more about the craft and detail that goes into tailoring and garments overall. Could be a fun new idea. Like "learning to sew with Drew Joiner" 😄 #pvv
Lots of value in this vid, always coming out with videos for my specific fashion needs
Heyo Drew! Scott Frasier Collective makes a perfect wide fit selvedge denim. They come in very long inseams (36-38) and they cut them for you to length. As a 6'2 individual its a pain to find proper selvedge denim (plus they have this beautiful buckleback) :))
Love the recommendation!! I will check them out
For me, sneaker culture served as a entrance into fashion. I believe you mentioned something similar in a past video but was wondering if you have or would dedicate a video of your journey into fashion. Whether it be footwear or the whole shabloink. Anyways great vid as always, gunna cop me some 550s and 569s!
For reference, I'm a 5'7 trans guy, so very different body type from Drew's, and I just have to support the Dickies 874s. They were the only black pants I owned for a period of a few months, and at one point had several different commitments that needed black pants going on to the point where for about a month I was wearing them every day. They definitely faded, and shrunk very slightly, but went through so much and still look amazing.
very informative and well-articulated video drew, keep up the great content!
i really love yohji yamamoto as a brand, and the designer ofc, so i really appreciated the way you talked about your ‘most prized possession’
Levi’s silvertab khakis are some of the best fitting pants I’ve ever worn
And I was just starting my hunt for another pair of pants! Perfect timing
love the vids Drew! I've struggled a ton to find pants that fit me well. Only at the beginning of this year did I find pants that made me feel great and it's such a confidence booster! Before this, I had one pair of cargos that made me feel great. Those pants were from Big Bud Press, an LA brand that specializes in unisex clothes for all body types! highly recommend
Should be relatively easy to find great selvedge denim in wider/looser fits tbh. I definitely get the frustration because they aren’t cheap, so online can be more frustrating than ordering more affordable stuff in terms of striking out and having to return or exchange. Give the Self Edge online store a shot, if only to use their fit finder. Pretty useful even to just get a grasp on what quality selvedge brands have wider/looser fitting pairs. Also, most good selvedge stores offer chain stitch hemming, so you can shorten the inseam but still keep that nice chain stitch detail. Just a couple tips in case you weren’t already aware!! Cool channel
I probably could be even more diligent but whenever I find a pair I would maybe buy my size is gone
Lol crazy the 874 is definitely how I found your channel and stumbled onto some great content ever since!
You're right, I did discover your channel when you did the 874 review - it was recently posted too. I'm glad to see you success. I remember watching almost every video you posted then.👊
I've always had this issue. At first it was cause I was bigger in size so finding pants that fit certain trends (501's or flared pants) that also fit me was really hard. Then I found a pair of 501's that fit me like a glove. Fast forward like two years and I lost about 50 pounds or so, the previously well fitting 501's now were way too big. The way I went about tailoring was finding a pair that fit me perfectly, then buying other pants and essentially replicating that same cut in other fabrics. Those 501's were my baseline so losing that meant I had to restart. Eventually I found a pair but now my mind is looking toward other cuts due to me being able to fit a more slim and fitted type of clothing. It's a never ending cycle lmao.
that is one heck of a groovy outfit you got on
good work drew. if I want to find out if something will fit I try do some research ie go onto the brand's size chart on their website or more often than not, I go on TH-cam and look at reviews for specific types of clothing. TH-camrs will tend let you know their general measurements and whether the garment they purchased works for them. but sometimes this is not enough, the clothes just doesn't sit right on your frame and when it's a piece you want so bad it can be a real disappointment. but you are right.... when you find the piece that fits you perfectly, it is like scoring the winner in the World Cup final
Drew, check out the 1955s Levis Vintage Clothing. They're the widest fitting 501s in LVC line up, might work for you.
They won't. Only come with a 34 inseam that will shrink down to a 31 since they are raw denim. LVC is not an option for taller people sadly. However TCB's 50s cut is great option, they come in a 36 inseam and are already pre-washed.
There are one wash versions of a few LVC 501s with inseam lengths that might work for him. Thighs tend to be a little slim on them though
i needed this video drew
Surprisingly supreme has really good quality denim I bought a pair for around 100$ and they’re selvedge
Have you looked into repro brands for selvedge denim who reproduce historic versions of denim (mostly 501) ? They generally have a wider cut and a higher waistline. Inseam length wont be much of an issue as they have a wide range. For around 200 bucks TCB 50s denim is particularly my favourite.
I have looked into it a little bit but I definitely will do more
Could you please talk about vanity sizing. What companies advertise such as a 32 inch waist actually measures 2 inches larger
This is a really great point
Drew I hope one day you could do a video talking about hats and different types and styles of hats which go well with certain hair styles and head shapes. I personally have a lot of hair and have found it hard to find hats that I feel really fit my head well. Also, Great video as always man keep it up!
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Me 6’3 206 lbs with a dad belly coming across this video was great! Thank you for all the helpful information.
OrSlow, Full Count, Nakedandfamous, SugarCane and Nudie Jeans all have nice wide fitting selvedge denim for taller people in the 300-500 $ range
great recs
Hey Drew I just wanted to say I really appreciate you always talking about and showing people of different genders, feels very nice and welcoming :)
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The hardest thing for me is to find tops that fit, arent too long, too boxy. Sometimes even the smallest size is too long for me and I am not even short. I see people shorter than me wearing appropriately fitted tops so I am left wondering how
TCB is doing a collaboration with Graph zero, it’s called DDK and it’s specifically for wide fitting selvedge denim. I highly recommend for anyone on the Chab side that want selvedge jeans.
Naked and famous also has the strong guy cut which is a very wide fitting cut.
Thank you so much as always, Drew!! As someone who wasn't height-gifted, this helped a lot!
Dude! Such a well put together video. I’ve been a fan of your channel for a while now and you’ve helped me a lot discovering new pants.
Like you I am also tall, 6’4, and not only struggle with finding the inseam length but I also regularly go to the gym and love hitting legs 😂. So my struggle is that I will literally get a “relaxed fit” pair of pants (like the carhartt duck carpenter for example) and they will basically be a straight fit pant on me, and not be “loose” throughout the whole silhouette which is the look I want. I think as taller individuals we can pull off the loose/flowy silhouette of pants, I just can’t get my hands on any because my legs are decently big 😭.
The only way I can really see solving this problem is if I size up 3 or 4 sizes to like a 38 or 40 waist to get more room in the thigh, then get the waist taken in(would love your input on this).
I really want to find some dress style pants with pleats that fit loose/wide throughout the whole silhouette. I saw a picture of Austin butler wearing something similar and he had on some boots with the outfit and I think it looked awesome!
On the note of not gatekeeping techniques or tips and how it might be easier to tailor down than to get them a size too small, you can still get them tailored.
There was this pair of 501 handme downs that I got from my older brother, but as I started lifting more, my quads made it too uncomfortable to wear. Instead, I took some hand me down plaids I never wore and then asked my friends grandma to use the sleeve of the plaid and run it down the outseam length of the thigh and now it looks one of a kind. Wacky to some, but unique, and they are at this point my dailys.
I dont know what to do when it comes to pants, my weight fluctuates a lot due to medication
I’m a big fan of wide fitting pants, my top 2 brands as of now are the Ben Davis gorilla cuts, and olive menswear!
baby wake up, it’s a drew joiner day
I've been on the look out for some new pants so this is perfect! going to check out some of the brands in the video and comments.
Drew, you said you have those yoji what Evers. You don’t need anymore wide leg selvedge. Part of the journey with wearing raw denim is wearing the eff out of them. Wear the one pair over and over again and be happy brother.🙌🏾
“It’s something I’ve struggled with and continue to struggle with till this day” followed by a video on it
I love your videos, they are so relaxing
I’m a 6’0 31W with a slimmer frame, but i’ve always felt the pants i’ve bought have looked awkward or unfitting on me. My solution on this has been buying wider fit pants/tailoring, but the best reccomendation I can make for out of the package perfect fit is Ronning’s pants. The Everyday Fatigue’s and Pleated pants are easily some of my favorite I own.
PVV! Great video as always, really interesting how intricate the whole fashion world is.
Question: How to organise and manage your clothes, I got stuff all over the place!
I heard of this one site that makes custom Selvedge denim for you. They pricey but you can customize everything size wise. I’ll return with the name cuz I forgot it
Could you do outfit breakdowns of your fits in the intro of your videos?
like what I am wearing in the video?
hey drew! really enjoyed what you had to say in this video. was wondering if you’d ever consider making a video about bag essentials/ your bag collection?
Great video i really struggled for a while to find jeans that fit me well because im over 6ft until i found the Stan Ray painter jeans that fit me great even though i typically need a 34 length jean the standard 32 inch fits me really well so they are really nice to wear
hi! thank you for making these videos!
a topic that I would be interested is: materials
I feel like it gets harder and harder to find 100% cotton clothing for example.
and for those earth lads out there like me it is so frustrating that everything has polyester in it and all the micro plastic that is leaking in water after every wash.
there’s semi-synthetics which is also interesting and newer materials. what are the advantages and cons and so on.
anyways, something that I want to know more about.
merci beaucoup et bonne journée 🫡
Maybe you could take a look at oni denim’s wide leg jeans or sugarcane & co’s 1947 jeans?
if you get super specific or your body just had idiosyncracies learning to make pants yourself is the move that was my game changer
Great video man! Me personally, I've realized just how IMPORTANT a good-fitting pair of pants are. It elevates your style to a whole new level. But I'm confused, you said you can't find tasteful wide-fitting selvedge denim?... What? Oh, BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE, check out Berg&Berg. Their denim is selvedge and comes in 2 beautiful fits, the "Arthur" is a straight cut pant and the "Arthuro" is a wider-cut pant. I beg you to give them a look! Anyways, if you don't mind, can you explain why it's hard to find? Selvedge denim often comes in 34 inch inseams, and(based on your videos and pictures) you aren't super muscular like Daniel Simmons or super fat. Selvedge denim also comes in a variety of fits, especially baggier fits cause it used to be a workwear item. I can't imagine you being hard to fit unless you have a longer torso or 35-inch inseam.
Bro I love your videos its so nice to watch your videos mtch love
thank you
thank you for this video, i was just thinking about this!
Where is that jacket from? Absolutely in love w it
a brand called Harago
Another day, Another drew video.
W vid drew
w comment
As a fellow 6’3 human being, I absolutely relate to this struggle.
acne's jeans have been good the last couple years. m-43 field trousers (the chino version). uniqlo u does decent ones too. lemaire also actually. just gotta wait until the SSENSE sales hit and then go ham lol. also, bring the tape measure when you hit the vintage stores
I needed this
Maybe you’ve answered this before, but how do you personally build your outfits? I’m also curious how you decide what items to add to your wardrobe. Love the vid as usual 👊👊
This would be a great video
the people need this one
Looking for pants recommendations, I'm a larger/longer limb guy, athletic build at 6'3 235+. I fit 36-38/34 pants. If it's a 36 usually has to run big/athletic cut, because while it may fit the waist, my legs are larger than what most companies design for. I'll go to 40 W, if it runs small (I'm looking at you Cos and most European based companies).
lowk can never go wrong with some
Great video!
really like our channel but i thought that the video was gonna be something like tips on how to know if the pants are fitting well, what to pay attention to in terms of silhouette and fit (because of the name of the video). it turns out this is just a list of brands and pants models that are only or mostly found in the US (witch is not where i live)
Oni denim make have a few wider cut selvedge denim jeans, most are one wash too, so they shouldn't shrink too much in the leg
Love your videos man! #PVV I would love to see a video on thrifting culture and outfits and styles you love and wear when it comes to thrifting.
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It’s so hard in Australia to find pants if you’re over 6’3 as you often don’t get an inseam selection at most retailers. Wish it was more inclusive like America
Short kings!! Uniqlo and peter manning nyc let you customize the inseam of their pants before you buy!!! Im 5’5 and my inseam is usually 26-28 :)
I want to try Dickies but I hate that they have such a high content of polyester, if I actually want to wear them for work, they need to be 100% cotton or max 2% elastane for stretch.
Outdoor Voices sweatpants for me have been a game changer
When I was obese,( 40 inch waist) I found it difficult to find jeans that fit and looked good on me. Now i'm slim ( 30 inch waist) I have way more choice in the style of jeans available and on offer. I prefer slim and straight leg jeans, 30 inch leg. I'm a guy of 5.5.
13:50 I knew you are tall but OMG dude you are TALL.
lmao
PVV- how to push the boundaries of your style / how to create something different with your fits?
Love this
I would recommend anybody that’s into fashion to buy a sewing machine and teach yourselves how to sew with TH-cam tutorials. I did it two years ago and now I do my own alterations since I can never find the perfect fitting pants.
Full transparency I work for the company, but check out the Strong Guy from Naked & Famous Denim for a wide leg Selvedge denim. God tier fit. I think you’d like the Dirty Fade or Left Hand Twill!!!!!
I will give them a look! thanks
Tailoring pants changed my life.
"your local babushka" 😂😂😂❤️👏🏻
As I am also looking for some wide raw denim
I have these and I feel that these are wide for me (said to be based on the 501, but iI never had levis before)
TCB50s (small pockets)
Sugar cane 1947 (big pockets)
I've been looking for wide raw jeans for 2 years since I have big thighs. I've learned to focus on the knee and hem opening.
It's very rare to find some raw Japanese selvedge denim. Most offerings are straight to skinny.
I don't have these bc full-count pockets are small.
Fullcount 0105
After immense consideration, here's what I'm considering:
Kotn anti-fit denim (not raw/selvedge)
SAMURAI JEANS S3000VXII
Twinn I was just thinking about buying some pants 😫
I'm 6'6, and I've always struggled with this. I'm a 31x38, basically the worst size ever. I've recently gone from having no pants that fit to a few, as I've picked up a few basics from brands like American Tall. However, I still struggle to find any unique/statement pieces as any available are too short. Please reply if anyone has more modern brand suggestions for us tall guys! Hopefully, others will then find this and have a place to refer to!
American Tall is one of the godsends. Also, any Dutch (the tallest population on Earth) brands like Tenue, G-Star or Scotch & Soda usually do the trick.
Bro I have the same exact struggles I'm 6'6" as well
I've found a Korean Brand called 8 Seconds who's tops fit me perfectly
A lot of selvedge denim jeans have really long inseams because people often like to cuff them, or get them tailored to their exact length. You might find that some of these jeans fit just right on the inseam for you
hey man! great vid, thanks!
do you think you could do a video on tops?
I only use hoodies and sweatshirts and want something new. I don't know what to get to where to look. think you could help?
Can’t wait til you decided to make your own pants !
maybe one day
Hey Drew if you're looking for selvedge with high inseam I know momotaro and studio d'artisan make 36"+ fits. Samurai Jeans even has 39" pairs. They're expensive as fuck but they are there. I know Heddels has a whole article about all the selvedge companies for taller people. A lot of selvedge makers are also small workshops, so they have a high likelihood of replying to you if you contact them asking about MTO customs or taller styles.
I also noticed you said the cuts aren't "tasteful." They're certainly not the currently popular silhouettes, but selvedge denim and honestly the vast majority of high quality fabrics/leathers/shoe constructions all cater towards only two categories: workwear, and heritage fashion. By heritage we're talking 50s and 60s American style. So you will most definitely be hard-pressed to find modern really drapy parachute silhouettes or anything avant garde really. Just plain old straight cut or wide-cut workman jeans.
The high quality construction is only half of selvedge, people gravitate towards it because it is made the old-fashioned way and thus the audience tends towards heritage fashion like leather jackets and straight-cut jeans. If you want an example just look at all the niche heritage fashion influencers like Almost Vintage Style or thedenimdentist, they don't dress in a fugly way like the guys at 9:14 but fully embody the style with wide selvedge jeans combined with leather/tin jackets and veg-tan boots.
These are the comments I live for lmao, I think I know that Heddels article you are referring to. It think it is locked behind a pay wall or something.
100% correct about the heritage styling as well
@@DrewJoiner Best of luck! I just checked and the article doesn't have a paywall (I don't have a Heddels subscription). The title is "10 Pairs Of Raw Denim With 34″+ Inseams"