Pull up your pants!

[Athena Bast]

Lord tunderin boys!

Seriously, what is the deal with having the crotch of your pants at your knees and the waist band just under your butt cheeks?

Seriously, do you realize how short you're making your legs look? Not to mention how stupid it looks in general to see you pulling up your pants that half an inch they fall with every step.

[Matt Algren]

You know you want it.

[Chris N]

I don't wear low-hanging pants

[Chase]

Everything on me fits.

Take that as you will.

[Asa]

You sound just like my father.

[Athena Bast]

You know you want it.

I don't want nuttin he has to pretend to have.

[Toku King]

All of my pants do that. I can't get them up! No matter what pair I wear or size, it happens!
Thank goodness for belts.

[tricksterpup]

http://shainla.typepad.com/photos/san_francisco_treat/gbc.JPG

[Samurai]

It's my pear-shaped body, I can't help it... my pants just slide down on their own! :)

[Bear]

I don't wear low-hanging pants

Neither do I. As a matter of fact, I always wear my pants at or slightly above the navel.

Yes, I dress dorky--but I do truly hate low hanging, ass exposing pants.

[Athena Bast]

Neither do I. As a matter of fact, I always wear my pants at or slightly above the navel.

Yes, I dress dorky--but I do truly hate low hanging, ass exposing pants.

I'm pretty sure all the pants I'm seeing could be worn normally should the wearer so choose.. it's just that they choose to wear them like that.

It's fun watching them scamper along trying to catch the bus trying to "look cool" and run fast at the same time. I'm waiting for the inevitable face plants and tire marks.

[Tommy]

I have super long legs. Any pants that I get that don't ride up on me are going to have a low hanging crotch.

[TheLazy]

Instead of pull them up, maybe they should take the trend to it's extreme and pull them down.

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/486821/2/istockphoto_486821_pants_down.jpg

"I'm so fly, I fly past the drive by"

[howyadoin]

Another fashion blunder I keep seeing lately is trendy Asian chicks with long toenails.

That doesn't make you look sexy, honey. It makes you look like Howard Hughes.

[mgs]

I understand the look, but not to the extreme that a lot of black city kids do it to. they obviously take the time to wear very small tee shirts or undershirts, but have these tremendously huge jeans that look like they belong on a 500 pound man. Some black men have taken the baggy pants thing to extreme for a while now.

[Generic Eric]

The more puzzling fashion trend is having one pant leg rolled up to the knee. What's that about?

[howyadoin]

The more puzzling fashion trend is having one pant leg rolled up to the knee. What's that about?Supposedly it was a way to indicate gang affiliation in L.A., if I'm remembering correctly.

'Cause, y'know, gangs are awesome.

[Generic Eric]

Supposedly it was a way to indicate gang affiliation in L.A., if I'm remembering correctly.

'Cause, y'know, gangs are awesome.

Neat.......

[Athena Bast]

I understand the look, but not to the extreme that a lot of black city kids do it to. they obviously take the time to wear very small tee shirts or undershirts, but have these tremendously huge jeans that look like they belong on a 500 pound man. Some black men have taken the baggy pants thing to extreme for a while now.

All I can think of is this bullshit started when I was in high school. That was 15 years ago. You know who it was then... the dude that started this... "Marky" Mark Wahlberg.

[Donald M.]

Supposedly it was a way to indicate gang affiliation in L.A., if I'm remembering correctly.

'Cause, y'know, gangs are awesome.

What I wanna know about is all these rappers with teardrops tattooed on their faces.

Either you're a poser or a murderer, so which is it guy?

[Cam63]

In Australia, the teardrop tattoo signifies the wearer has done jail time and as for the loose waist pant wearers... It's really funny watching one trying to outrun the cops on TV.

[Toku King]

It's really funny watching one trying to outrun the cops on TV.

There was this guy on "Cops" with baggy pants that ran away from the police, only for the pants to fall too his ankels, causing him to trip and smash his face on the ground.
It's funny that his own pair of jeans was his greatest foe.

[Toku King]

Problem:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/sha0082l.jpg

Solution:
http://www.gunaccessories.com/Galco/Belt1.jpg

[Copper]

Wait...they're still wearing pants like that? I thought that trend got old in the mid 90s!

[Jeff Brady]

Wait...they're still wearing pants like that? I thought that trend got old in the mid 90s!

You bet they are.

[Shellhead]

[cranky old man voice] Get off my lawn! [/cranky old man voice]

[hulahulk]

And I thought it was a conspiracy started by the UMA (Underwear Manufacturers of America) to boost sales among all the major brands.

[DonC]

The sad thing is now the jeans manufacturers have started making pants with "underwear" sticking out the top.

[Shellhead]

I blame this whole trend on the demise of the wedgie.

[Your Imaginary Pal]

welcome to 1988 everybody else.
the thing is now the pants are not baggy but really tight
they just make it a point to have the worn around the thighs
belts are worn with fancy buckles these days.

what can you do, it's fashion

people are sheep

media is the shepard

now you know

[HomerJay]

Wish I could find the article, but a guy here in the Milwaukee inner city recruited several young men to help him canvas neighborhoods to pass out free belts because of this.

[Justin D.]

Another fashion blunder I keep seeing lately is trendy Asian chicks with long toenails.

That doesn't make you look sexy, honey. It makes you look like Howard Hughes.

That's the first, and hopefully last, I've heard of that trend.

[howyadoin]

That's the first, and hopefully last, I've heard of that trend.I'm with you. But rich Asian women in Vancouver seem to be a unique breed - the "ugly + trendy" combo seems to be preferable to wearing things that actually make them look good.

More examples of the "interesting" things I've seen them wear:
biker shorts with cowboy boots
bras over a sweaters
cutoff shorts over jeans
brown socks with open-toed shoes

[Bear]

I've been waiting 15 years for this crap to finally go away.

I never liked it--I never will.

[Shellhead]

I'm with you. But rich Asian women in Vancouver seem to be a unique breed - the "ugly + trendy" combo seems to be preferable to wearing things that actually make them look good.

More examples of the "interesting" things I've seen them wear:
biker shorts with cowboy boots
bras over a sweaters
cutoff shorts over jeans
brown socks with open-toed shoes

The only way to combat this trend is public mockery.

The simple act of pointing and laughing at the offending combos, possibly along with some loud and rude remarks, may cause some short-term suffering for these women. But in the long run, they will survive and flourish from the experience, developing basic fashion sense as a matter of course. Do your part to help out these poor, fashion-impaired immigrants.

[Jared H.]

bras over a sweaters


You're joking.

Please tell me you're joking.

Wouldn't that, y'know, hurt?

[Matt Algren]

The only way to combat this trend is public mockery.
In high school (around 1989) one of my fellow band geeks was trying to be cool and came to a band rehearsal with his sweatshirt wrapped around his shoulders. There was plenty of mocking, and in high school there's nothing worse than being mocked by band geeks.

Next day, I wore my sweatshirt inside out, which was also a fad at the time. I told people, "I'm making a fashion statement. The statement is 'This looks stupid.'"

[howyadoin]

You're joking.

Please tell me you're joking.

Wouldn't that, y'know, hurt?I'm not jokin'. And the funniest part is, I had to look 2 or 3 times to make sure I was actually seeing what I thought I was seeing.

She gave me a dirty look, 'cause she probably thought I was looking at her tits.

[Justin D.]

I'm with you. But rich Asian women in Vancouver seem to be a unique breed - the "ugly + trendy" combo seems to be preferable to wearing things that actually make them look good.

More examples of the "interesting" things I've seen them wear:
biker shorts with cowboy boots
bras over a sweaters
cutoff shorts over jeans
brown socks with open-toed shoes

Are those one-time occurrences or have you seen those things happen multiple times?

[howyadoin]

Are those one-time occurrences or have you seen those things happen multiple times?The bra-over-sweater was a one-time thing. Maybe she was trying to be a superhero.

[howyadoin]

I've also seen a guy wearing open-toed cowboy boots.

[Jared H.]

The bra-over-sweater was a one-time thing. Maybe she was trying to be a superhero.

Nipple-chafe lass?

[Lord of Denial]

I do not wear them by choice like that.

I have no ass so they just slide down. I can tighten a belt until I am blue in the face and they still work there way down/

[TheLazy]

The more puzzling fashion trend is having one pant leg rolled up to the knee. What's that about?

Over here in blighty we have chavs that tuck one leg into the socks and leave the other, 'cause doing both is soooooooo last week


What I wanna know about is all these rappers with teardrops tattooed on their faces.

Either you're a poser or a murderer, so which is it guy?

Probably both, they've killed someone and think they're so ace because of it.

[Bear]

I do not wear them by choice like that.

I have no ass so they just slide down. I can tighten a belt until I am blue in the face and they still work there way down/

Ah-yes! Irish ass syndrome--of which I suffer also. I'm really just a wallet and two handkerchiefs, myself.

[Paul McEnery]

Ah-yes! Irish ass syndrome--of which I suffer also. I'm really just a wallet and two handkerchiefs, myself.

Keep your sexual preferences to yourself.

[Bear]

Keep your sexual preferences to yourself.

I'm sorry, but there's just no other way to keep those pants up. You have to have some cheeks--that's what the wallet simulates.

[SOGG]

The more puzzling fashion trend is having one pant leg rolled up to the knee. What's that about?

This might not be a fashion statement if the guy's a cyclist and the rolled up leg is the right leg. That's just to keep the chain from screwing up his trousers.

[Cam63]

I'm with you. But rich Asian women in Vancouver seem to be a unique breed - the "ugly + trendy" combo seems to be preferable to wearing things that actually make them look good.

More examples of the "interesting" things I've seen them wear:
biker shorts with cowboy boots
bras over a sweaters
cutoff shorts over jeans
brown socks with open-toed shoes

Remember when flouro colours were trendy in the '90s ?

I'd see middleaged women wear all orange, lemon or green outfits with popped collars and horn rimmed sunglasses.

Made me wish they'd stick with the leopard print duds.

[Cam63]

You're joking.

Please tell me you're joking.

Wouldn't that, y'know, hurt?

I've seen the bra over singlet/T shirt look, but not with a sweater.

[Cam63]

I've also seen a guy wearing open-toed cowboy boots.

That wouldn't do if he happened to run into a cactus.

[TheLazy]

This might not be a fashion statement if the guy's a cyclist and the rolled up leg is the right leg. That's just to keep the chain from screwing up his trousers.

Tucking it into your sock looks better ;)

[K'Nort]

what can you do, it's fashion

people are sheep

media is the shepard

now you know

If everyone is sheep, why do the people complaining about the style so drastically outnumber the people actually wearing it?

[Chris N]

If everyone is sheep, why do the people complaining about the style so drastically outnumber the people actually wearing it?

I only complain about the style because everybody I know does

[howyadoin]

I've seen the bra over singlet/T shirt look, but not with a sweater.Jesus Christ, they're spreading!

[mgs]

All I can think of is this bullshit started when I was in high school. That was 15 years ago. You know who it was then... the dude that started this... "Marky" Mark Wahlberg.

I'm pretty sure he copped it off other urban thugs, even though he's got some street cred. ;)

[Your Imaginary Pal]

If everyone is sheep, why do the people complaining about the style so drastically outnumber the people actually wearing it?

well it's urban youth culture
and it's only for the rebellious who don't conform
except, by doing the same thing as their peers they wind up conforming

also how could 15-22 year old males account for the entire population

seems we all just have different shephards

[Generic Eric]

This might not be a fashion statement if the guy's a cyclist and the rolled up leg is the right leg. That's just to keep the chain from screwing up his trousers.

It's usually someone waiting at a bus stop or walking down the street. I've only encountered it with black guys in thier 20s wearing some type of track suit. My bike has a chain gaurd to prevent pants from catching.

Another fashion afront that I would like to see gone is the white undershirt that is practicly see-thru coupled with overflowing love handles and belly fat.

[Dreadstar]

I've come to the conclusion that it's god's will that kids with an IQ looking for a third digit wear low-slung pants. God has looked down on me, seen that I've become old and out-of-shape and unable to chase down the punks deserving a beating like I used to. So he gave them pants that fall around their ankles when they try to run away.

It's like a handicapping system.

[Dreadstar]

Open-toed cowboy boots?




WTF?

[howyadoin]

Open-toed cowboy boots?




WTF?That's pretty much what I said.

They looked expensive, too.

[Agent Helix]

Wait, is it all of a sudden 1997 again, and nobody told me?

Also, what's the deal with airline food? Am I right? Huh? Huh? Am I right?

[JeffreyWKramer]

Open-toed cowboy boots?




WTF?

And I thought those stupid plastic shoes with the holes all over them looked awful.

[Dreadstar]

So, which group is worthy of more derision?

The group that has no clue that their mode of dress is ridiculous, or the group that intentionally dresses that way to "make a statement?"

[Slam_Bradley]

I've also seen a guy wearing open-toed cowboy boots.


Did you immediately exterminate him?


Cause you should have.

[JeffreyWKramer]

So, which group is worthy of more derision?

The group that has no clue that their mode of dress is ridiculous, or the group that intentionally dresses that way to "make a statement?"


What about c) both of the above?

[Dreadstar]

What about c) both of the above?

Nah, I think it's "B".


While the old guy in the wife-beater, Bermuda shorts, and sandals with socks deserves to be laughed at, the "goth" teen intentionally dressing for attention deserves to be ribbed mercilessly, for example.

[Shellhead]

The title of this thread somehow reminds me of Butch Dykeman:

http://www.superdickery.com/images/seduction/popteenagers-splashpage.jpg

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

I'm not jokin'. And the funniest part is, I had to look 2 or 3 times to make sure I was actually seeing what I thought I was seeing.

She gave me a dirty look, 'cause she probably thought I was looking at her tits.

Which, of course, you were. Just because she's dressed stupidly doesn't mean you can't look at her tits.

[Athena Bast]

And I thought those stupid plastic shoes with the holes all over them looked awful.


they're called CROCS and I hate them. It's one thing to wear them to corner store it's another thing to wear the to work. We have a couple people who do that and nothing looks more rediculous that than a nice pair of dress pants, a collared shirt and a pair of bright blue crocs.

The people who wear $1 flip-flops like they're Prada pumps drive me nuts too. Maybe you'd stop walking out of your "shoes" if you were actually wearing them.

[JeffreyWKramer]

they're called CROCS and I hate them. It's one thing to wear them to corner store it's another thing to wear the to work. We have a couple people who do that and nothing looks more rediculous that than a nice pair of dress pants, a collared shirt and a pair of bright blue crocs.

Yeah, that's the ones. It's impossible to take seriously any adult that is wearing a pair of orange or blue or green plastic thingies that look like they should be worn by a toddler in his or her way to a wading pool.

[Matt Algren]

Yeah, that's the ones. It's impossible to take seriously any adult that is wearing a pair of orange or blue or green plastic thingies that look like they should be worn by a toddler in his or her way to a wading pool.
I know several people who wear those. I hate em for exactly the same reason.

[Shellhead]

Why do we all suffer in silence? It's time to strike back:

POINT AND LAUGH.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

they're called CROCS and I hate them. It's one thing to wear them to corner store it's another thing to wear the to work. We have a couple people who do that and nothing looks more rediculous that than a nice pair of dress pants, a collared shirt and a pair of bright blue crocs.

The people who wear $1 flip-flops like they're Prada pumps drive me nuts too. Maybe you'd stop walking out of your "shoes" if you were actually wearing them.

Ah, but if you have a 4-year-old and 5-year-old, crocs are a wonderful thing. The little yard apes can get them as dirty as they want and, at the end of the day, you take them out and spray them down with the garden hose and -- ta-da! -- good as new.

[Lord of Denial]

Ah, but if you have a 4-year-old and 5-year-old, crocs are a wonderful thing. The little yard apes can get them as dirty as they want and, at the end of the day, you take them out and spray them down with the garden hose and -- ta-da! -- good as new.

Crocs are great. My son loves his and like you said they make life so much easier when your kid decides to jump in water holes.

[Athena Bast]

Ah, but if you have a 4-year-old and 5-year-old, crocs are a wonderful thing. The little yard apes can get them as dirty as they want and, at the end of the day, you take them out and spray them down with the garden hose and -- ta-da! -- good as new.

4 and 5 year olds they are adorable on because if you can keep kids clothed at that WONDEFUL.

It's when those stupid things are on 45 year old women at their workplace dressed like I said I have issues with.

[howyadoin]

So, which group is worthy of more derision?

The group that has no clue that their mode of dress is ridiculous, or the group that intentionally dresses that way to "make a statement?"A few weeks back I saw a guy wearing a long wool skirt over a pair of jeans.

I guess he was trying to say, "I don't just wanna be a girl; I wanna be a stupid-looking one."

[Paul McEnery]

Nah, I think it's "B".


While the old guy in the wife-beater, Bermuda shorts, and sandals with socks deserves to be laughed at, the "goth" teen intentionally dressing for attention deserves to be ribbed mercilessly, for example.

Trying to deflect the mockery onto the young'uns, huh?

[Chase]

A few weeks back I saw a guy wearing a long wool skirt over a pair of jeans.

I guess he was trying to say, "I don't just wanna be a girl; I wanna be a stupid-looking one."

Maybe he's part Viking?

[Erebus]

The emo/punk/metrosexual style of wearing girl pants that are so tight you can see their bulge is also highly irritating. I know a guy who did this, and also stuffed his pants to look himself look "bigger."

[Bear]

A few weeks back I saw a guy wearing a long wool skirt over a pair of jeans.

I guess he was trying to say, "I don't just wanna be a girl; I wanna be a stupid-looking one."

Might have been going for the Axel Rose look? Kilts are cool at least. But if you are going to go kilt, you've got ditch the pants and get some wool socks.

[howyadoin]

Might have been going for the Axel Rose look? Kilts are cool at least. But if you are going to go kilt, you've got ditch the pants and get some wool socks.Nope, not a kilt. A grey wool skirt that came down almost to his ankles.

[Bear]

Nope, not a kilt. A grey wool skirt that came down almost to his ankles.

Okay...just being an ass then.