Sunday, March 23
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[Caution: this post contains untempered, gratuitous boasting.]So yesterday I did something unexpected: I bought the most expensive pair of jeans of my life. I didn't plan on spending so much, but it just had to be done. Honestly, I didn't know how expensive nice jeans have gotten, since I've been wearing cheap ones for the last couple of years. Anyway, here's how it happened:
I'd been kind of wanting new jeans lately, so I decided to head into the Diesel store in Union Square to try some on. It was sort of crowded, but a bitchy gay boy that worked there was pretty helpful. He looked me over to size me up, and soon had me in a dressing room with a few pairs in a 30 inch waist.
When I came out to look in the mirror, he rushed over and said, "Damn, I'm never wrong. Hang on, I'll get the 29s." He was off with a swish, as I tried to protest, "I'm not going to get any thinner, I think the 30s will be ok." He turned and glared at me and, undeterred from his mission, said, "Oh no they won't. I'm not letting you out of here with jeans that are too big."
I really couldn't argue with that, so I tried on the pair that he recommended. They were tight, but I could still breathe. And I have to say, I think they looked pretty good. When I came out, the sales boy said, "Damn, I am good! Those are the jeans for you." He was obviously very persuasive.
I looked at the price, and did some math in my head - I would be paying nearly $9 per inch. It's amazing how justifiable things like this can become when you're feeling flattered. I reasoned that, although I don't really have any, you know, income at the moment, I will be making quite a bit of money this summer, and it's getting close enough that I don't mind charging up my credit cards for a few months.
Last night I went out in the smallest pair of jeans I've bought in over 20 years. And they felt great.
by Cooper at 1:43 PM |
15 Comments:
Even if they are tight for now (which I doubt they're tight at all on you), they'll stretch a little after wearing them.
I have to do that when I buy children's clothes.
I love Diesel jeans .. and yes always get them a size smaller cus they do loosen up to your body shape quite fast, and don't wash them too often cus the wash will fade too fast if you do ...
<300 bucks for jeans is fine ... mr bad ass Lawyer dude
So now that we have seen you in the smallest pair of jeans, can we see you in the smallest pair of underwear? Surely (and don't call me Shirley) you can do that for your loyal readers?
timmy has a point there- new small jeans means new underwear that will fit underneath those jeans-
i've been meaning to get back to diesel for a new pair of jeans for the spring! thanks for the reminder
I'm glad they feel great, because they certainly look great.
Hmmm.....and here I am having spent $20 on two pairs of jeans at the Outlet mall, and people were complimenting my ass all night.
:)
Lookin good, Coop!
Yes, those pants are tight, but in all the right places.
Now it's time for an "only another NY'er can tell you this" comment.
Congrats Coop. And to celebrate you must:
A. get several pairs of 2xist Bamboo skivies to go with the jeans and
B. Hit up Century 21 in Bklyn where you'll find similar Deisels for $125 to $175 a pair.
You look good baybee, so work it!
If that's true, Cooper, god bless you. I can't help but wonder if the jeans size queens don't use internet inches, in this case larger than actual rather than the internet inches used to measure one's endowment (and I don't mean Trust Fund.)
And how about going commando under the new tight blu?
I'm torn. I want to say, "Hey, 29in waist jeans, how great for you. You look great there big man."
Behind your back I might say something like, "skinny fucking bitch, showing off again."
welcome to the 29s my friend. :)
the fact that you've broken the price down to inch-increments has forever changed the art of spending. seriously.
it's almost like paying for something on HSN using 'flexpay!'
"and while these jeans are $270, you're actually only paying $9 an inch for an investment that will last you for many years!"
good work!
xo
The new jeans look great on you, Cooper, though I still wonder how you manage to be standing in the exact same position with the same expression as every other picture I've ever seen you in. That said, it works for you, so I say stay with it!
$9 per inch...LOL....i could make a comment but it's too easy.....they weren't expensive. I've paid more....hope you enjoy them.....george
And they look great too!!
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