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But Guy Martin wears jeans and he is like, the coolest guy on the planet.
Jeans and shoes? Never.
Poppycock. A suitably expensive brown brouge paired with proper selvedge denim is always a good look.
only if you want to go round looking like a complete berk from a reality tv show lol!!
My Levi’s
Dad jeans, FFS.

over, why would you waste time threading it through the badge?
plus dont all the best quality jeans have it fully stitched on anyway?
andybrad
plus dont all the best quality jeans have it fully stitched on anyway?
This.
Good fitting jeans and a plain white or black t-shirt on someone that's in decent shape is a classic look. The style of the jeans and t-shirt changes, but the look is a classic.
Lol at STW advice on how to dress well.
the average U.K. ‘middle aged’ man looks like a sack of ***** compared to most of our E.U neighbours. we may have invented a lot of style points along with the Italians but don’t seem to bother any more.
(pushing 50 and do double denim at least once a week)
the average U.K. ‘middle aged’ man looks like a sack of ***** compared to most of our E.U neighbours. we may have invented a lot of style points along with the Italians but don’t seem to bother any more.
The average Spaniard middle aged man is hardly a style icon in his jeans and t-shirt, and Italians seem to have confused wearing brand name clothes with actual style. No idea about the rest of Europe, maybe they're more stylish there.
No, but we are still desperately trying to get into the same size jeans as when we were 20
I am still wearing the same size jeans (32/32) that I wore when I was 20. At 52 I am also the same weight (71kg) that I was at 20. As I said earlier, that should be the norm on a cycling forum...
Over, anything else is trying too hard.
Having said that, wear what you want, a. No one cares and b, high school is probably long past now
I am still wearing the same size jeans (32/32) that I wore when I was 20. At 52 I am also the same weight (71kg) that I was at 20. As I said earlier, that should be the norm on a cycling forum…
i wish i could say the same, i was a 28in waist at 20, now at 48 I’m a 29 🙁
The average british man is a total style free zone compared to much of europe!
In international airports you can always spot the brit. They are the badly dressed ones.
Good fitting jeans and a plain white t-shirt on someone that’s in decent shape is a classic look.
Classically tragic, granted.😂 unless you're the Fonz maybe.

Belt under or over the rear leather patch on jeans?
Under for me.
Good fitting jeans and a plain white t-shirt on someone that’s in decent shape is a classic look.
Tell me more, tell me more....
The average british man is a total style free zone compared to much of europe
I've no idea where this comes from, I'd say it's my experience of airports that it's the folk from the US that are in constant danger from naked flames.
i wish i could say the same, i was a 28in waist at 20, now at 48 I’m a 29 🙁
Is this a typo or a humblebrag? To have increased your waist by a solitary inch in 28 years is pretty impressive. 1 inch is almost into margin of error territory. Or did you meant you are 29 with a waist of 48... which would not be so impressive!
Classically tragic, granted.😂 unless you’re the Fonz maybe.
If you're picking your jeans from the 70s, then yes, it's tragic. No one looks good in light jeans or in blue stonewash. It's 2020 FFS!. Dark jeans with a decent, well fitting T with good, classy accessories (belt, shoes, etc) should give you a decent look.
Lol at STW advice on how to dress well.
the average U.K. ‘middle aged’ man looks like a sack of ***** compared to most of our E.U neighbours. we may have invented a lot of style points along with the Italians but don’t seem to bother any more.(pushing 50 and do double denim at least once a week)
You is a Londoner though innit, probably dressed up to the eyeballs in A.P.C, Our Legacy and Universal Works. I know the sort.
I was experimenting with some double denim the other day. Came off more as plumber from an 80s porno instead of guitarist from an 80s rock band
Ridicule away:
the average U.K. ‘middle aged’ man looks like a sack of ***** compared to most of our E.U neighbours.
Most of my German colleagues have patches on the arms of not just their jackets, but their shirts too!
Your Gucci belt should always be worn over the label of your skinny jeans.
Polo shirt tucked in and top button done up. Match with loafers, no socks... natch, and a massive fake posh watch.
You'll feel right at home in sunny Brentwood ... a la Gary King.

Which is rather funny sitcom...... in places.
A STW fashionista usually dresses top to toe in crocs / rambling shoes, some sort of trouser which is not a Jean (combats/comfort fit slacks/utility shorts?) and a t-shirt with an ‘amusing’ slogan. This sort of thread is always lost on them.
Oh, and belt over (and also co-ordinating in colour with footwear), though not sure what brands do a patch which you can loop a belt under the days.
Is this a typo or a humblebrag? To have increased your waist by a solitary inch in 28 years is pretty impressive. 1 inch is almost into margin of error territory. Or did you meant you are 29 with a waist of 48… which would not be so impressive!
humblebrag, though i haven’t actually measured my waist but my trousers are 29 (if i can find them) and fit well, the 30’s are roomy and the belt keeps them from drooping.
You is a Londoner though innit, probably dressed up to the eyeballs in A.P.C, Our Legacy and Universal Works. I know the sort.
Guilty as charged 🙂 no APC or Our Legacy, but lots of universal works/YMC/Blackhorse lane/redwing/trickers etc but it goes with the territory of being a media tosspot.
no different to a badly fitting suit and scuffed pointy shoes to an IT salesperson looking the part.
I’ve no idea where this comes from, I’d say it’s my experience of airports that it’s the folk from the US that are in constant danger from naked flames.
Aye - sceptics are badly dressed n bright colours, Brits badly dressed in 50 shades of beige
if you want to go round looking like a complete berk
One cannot 'buy' style. Incidentally, I'm also still a 32' waist @ 43 same as I was 20 years ago. 🙂
no different to a badly fitting suit and scuffed pointy shoes to an IT salesperson looking the part.
I take exception to that. I wear neither a suit or pointed shoes.
One cannot ‘buy’ style.
You’re a shoplifter?
Under the patch. Anyone who says different is a pervert.
In international airports you can always spot the brit. They are the badly dressed ones.
You’ve never been to Germany then?
Aye – sceptics are badly dressed n bright colours, Brits badly dressed in 50 shades of beige
Only the ones who don’t wear jeans.
Belts - so 20-30s , for the over 50s braces under a comfy cardy .
Your belt must surely have a huge pot metal buckle as well to go with your cowboy jeans? Preferably with longhorns on it or some dodgy slogan
Preferably with longhorns on it or some dodgy slogan
Jumpy not grumpy.
It doesn’t matter because any top you wear with jeans should be untucked. If it isn’t you will look like Jeremy Clarkson, his tiny friend with the goatee or the one with the stupid hair. You might not think this is how you’ll look, but you’d be wrong.
It doesn’t matter because any top you wear with jeans should be untucked
No way,need to have the buckle on show .

It doesn’t matter because any top you wear with jeans should be untucked. If it isn’t you will look like Jeremy Clarkson, his tiny friend with the goatee or the one with the stupid hair. You might not think this is how you’ll look, but you’d be wrong.
As opposed to untucked, and looking like a year 8 school kid being rebellious.
Do you also have your wallet on a chain clipped to the belt loops and a Korn patch on your rucksac?
The Clarkson look has very little to do with his jeans. Its more to do with the patterned shirts and sports jacket.
No, it's more to do with his gut.
Genuine question for the anti denim brigade, what casual trousers are acceptable for a 30+ gent in your view?
Under the patch. Why would you put it over? As for not being able to buy jeans with this facility, my Alpkit ones I'm currently wearing can and have a rather nice patch too.
Genuine question for the anti denim brigade, what casual trousers are acceptable for a 30+ gent in your view?
Ignore the denim haters,don't be shy,go big,go double. 🙂

Genuine question for the anti denim brigade, what casual trousers are acceptable for a 30+ gent in your view?
Grey or beige chinos, shorts or walking trousers.
Genuine question for the anti denim brigade, what casual trousers are acceptable for a 30+ gent in your view?
anything from Loro Piana should suffice.
anything from Loro Piana should suffice.
I don’t own a Ferrari and a yacht.
Grey or beige chinos, shorts or walking trousers
Slim fit flat front chinos are for work. Shorts are for summer. Walking trousers, I’m sure are great for walking And my mum. Nothing to convince me to ditch my jeans there.
Genuine question for the anti denim brigade, what casual trousers are acceptable for a 30+ gent in your view?
depends on what you are doing. Black proper trousers is my usual. ( pleat front if possible so they drape properly over my mighty thighs). Chinos for casual, Walking trousers for doing stuff.
Haven't worn jeans since my early 20s. Now 59
Also - no collared shirts apart from polo shirts unless you are wearing a tie. Shirts to be tucked in. Polished shoes
As opposed to untucked, and looking like a year 8 school kid being rebellious.
Do you also have your wallet on a chain clipped to the belt loops and a Korn patch on your rucksac?
Ooh....somebody is very upset because they’ve just realised they look like Jeremy Clarkson. Bless, a wallet. You sit down for a bit and have a werthers.
depends on what you are doing. Black proper trousers is my usual. ( pleat front if possible so they drape properly over my mighty thighs). Chinos for casual, Walking trousers for doing stuff.
Haven’t worn jeans since my early 20s. Now 59
Also – no collared shirts apart from polo shirts unless you are wearing a tie. Shirts to be tucked in. Polished shoes
Ah I get it, waiter chic!