Teamliquid Health and Fitness Initiative for 2014 - Page 60

On April 17 2014 08:06 autoexec wrote:


Extremely offtopic, but while we are on the topic of pants, how do you guys deal with buying jeans? My thighs are way too big to wear normal jeans comfortably as they constrict my thighs although my waist is extremely loose. Apparently that is socially acceptable though as I was shopping with my girlfriend today and she said a pair of jeans that were like that looked good on me? Do you guys do what "looks good" (although I think it looks awful, but if the lady is happy...) or what feels good with wearing jeans over large legs?

On April 17 2014 08:40 MtlGuitarist97 wrote:

I don't have huge legs, but my legs (and ass) are pretty big for my height/weight. I usually go with what's most comfortable for me. Honestly, just go for jeans that are comfortable enough that you won't hate yourself for having to wear them. For ultimate comfort nothing beats sweatpants, but there are times when you have to wear jeans. You can get away with jeans as long as they're not too baggy and you don't look like you're wearing skinny jeans.

Now the real question for you guys is what do you guys do for shirt shopping? My neck keeps getting thicker and some of my old shirts don't fit my wrists/neck anymore. No, I'm not talking about t-shirts. I'm talking about dress shirts (I have to wear them every single day for school). It's honestly the biggest pain in the ass wearing dress shirts that are tight around the neck, you feel like you're suffocating all day

Edit: Check out the fashion thread btw. I'm sure they'd be willing to help you if you took some pictures, no homo.

On April 17 2014 08:06 autoexec wrote:


Extremely offtopic, but while we are on the topic of pants, how do you guys deal with buying jeans? My thighs are way too big to wear normal jeans comfortably as they constrict my thighs although my waist is extremely loose. Apparently that is socially acceptable though as I was shopping with my girlfriend today and she said a pair of jeans that were like that looked good on me? Do you guys do what "looks good" (although I think it looks awful, but if the lady is happy...) or what feels good with wearing jeans over large legs?

Most good quality dress shirts have different sizes at the neck and arm lenghts (you need to find a store which sells em like that). Maybe look into clothes for fat ppl :p

On April 17 2014 08:06 autoexec wrote:


Extremely offtopic, but while we are on the topic of pants, how do you guys deal with buying jeans? My thighs are way too big to wear normal jeans comfortably as they constrict my thighs although my waist is extremely loose. Apparently that is socially acceptable though as I was shopping with my girlfriend today and she said a pair of jeans that were like that looked good on me? Do you guys do what "looks good" (although I think it looks awful, but if the lady is happy...) or what feels good with wearing jeans over large legs?

On April 17 2014 09:57 phyre112 wrote:
Dress pants are easier to tailor, and they come in much more varied fits. Wear them, and have like two pairs of jeans, you'll be fine. If you really want jeans, relaxed fit with a tapered leg and screw the waist.

@mtl IDK why you despise wearing dress clothes. Just buy new ones. You're going to need to have dress shirts that fit, even if you're not wearing them every day, you'll enjoy wearing them more if they fit properly, and you'll look better. for shirts you can either really get into it and buy the neck/arm length custom sized ones, or you can go with a cheaper brand, size up and look for a modern/slim fit. I've also got ridiculously long arms though. As for T-shirts, I can't wear V-necks =(. My neck is already a mile long and I just look goofy with a v-neck.

On April 17 2014 10:27 MtlGuitarist97 wrote:

Well I have a lot that fit, but a lot of my older ones just don't fit anymore. I'll probably end up giving them to goodwill or something since I really have nothing else to do with them =/

I get like 50% off my clothes at Paul Frederick because my cousin and her husband are both pretty high level employees there, so it's not too big of a deal. And you'd hate wearing dress clothes if you wore them every single day for 4 years in the warm, cold, sunny and wet. It's awful wearing just a blazer, shirt, and slacks in 10 degree weather (Fahrenheit), but it's even worse wearing that in 85 degree weather. Ridiculously uncomfortable, especially when you're trying to pay attention.

On April 17 2014 09:42 IgnE wrote:


Someone should ask Kelly Starrett what his jeans are. Is there like a mailbag situation he answers?

On April 17 2014 08:40 MtlGuitarist97 wrote:

I don't have huge legs, but my legs (and ass) are pretty big for my height/weight. I usually go with what's most comfortable for me. Honestly, just go for jeans that are comfortable enough that you won't hate yourself for having to wear them. For ultimate comfort nothing beats sweatpants, but there are times when you have to wear jeans. You can get away with jeans as long as they're not too baggy and you don't look like you're wearing skinny jeans.

Now the real question for you guys is what do you guys do for shirt shopping? My neck keeps getting thicker and some of my old shirts don't fit my wrists/neck anymore. No, I'm not talking about t-shirts. I'm talking about dress shirts (I have to wear them every single day for school). It's honestly the biggest pain in the ass wearing dress shirts that are tight around the neck, you feel like you're suffocating all day

Edit: Check out the fashion thread btw. I'm sure they'd be willing to help you if you took some pictures, no homo.

On April 17 2014 09:42 IgnE wrote:


I just bought some lucky relaxed fit jeans. They stopped making them a couple years ago but I found a pair like the first ones I had. They are the only jeans that fit moderately ok. Every other pair of jeans I've ever tried on, and I've been shopping at a lot of stores with my gf for them, have had a massive waist if I was able to get my legs in at all. Jeans fucking suck. I do not recommend them. I wear out belts faster than any other thing I wear because I basically have to cinch my jeans up around my waist, but they look like shit, so I stopped wearing jeans and went all dress pants. Dress pants are by no means easy to find, but they are easier to tailor than jeans. I also find them more comfortable.

Someone should ask Kelly Starrett what his jeans are. Is there like a mailbag situation he answers?

On April 17 2014 09:42 IgnE wrote:


I just bought some lucky relaxed fit jeans. They stopped making them a couple years ago but I found a pair like the first ones I had. They are the only jeans that fit moderately ok. Every other pair of jeans I've ever tried on, and I've been shopping at a lot of stores with my gf for them, have had a massive waist if I was able to get my legs in at all. Jeans fucking suck. I do not recommend them. I wear out belts faster than any other thing I wear because I basically have to cinch my jeans up around my waist, but they look like shit, so I stopped wearing jeans and went all dress pants. Dress pants are by no means easy to find, but they are easier to tailor than jeans. I also find them more comfortable.

Someone should ask Kelly Starrett what his jeans are. Is there like a mailbag situation he answers?

On April 17 2014 13:01 decafchicken wrote:


99% of jeans are going to be loose around your waist and a bit tighter around your legs and ass (provided you can find a pair you can actually get in). Girls are often a big fan of nice legs/butt on a guy. It's a bit shitty because you'll have to get something loose around the waist and belt it up which isn't ideal. I guess you could try to find something tailored.

Dress clothes are much easier to find because they're a lot easier to find different fits and get tailored. For dress shirts I've had a lot of luck recently at Express getting XL or XXL size in their Extra Slim cut to fit my 17.5-18 inch neck and broad shoulders but still fit my slimmer torso. When I found a suit that fit my shoulders I looked like a pin cushion by the time the tailor brought in the legs and waist but the end result looks and fits great.



Haha small world, these are the exactly same jeans I have and the only ones i've found that fit me pretty well. Snagged em a year or two ago at costco. Sad to hear they don't make them any more

On April 17 2014 13:06 Najda wrote:


There are sites such as this: http://www.orijeans.us/ that allow you to input your measurements for custom made jeans. It's $150 a pair though unfortunately.

Someone should open a line of clothing targeting the niche of people who lift and can't find clothes that fit them properly ever.

Edit: Oh hey I'm a mutalisk now

On April 17 2014 13:40 decafchicken wrote:
@igne yeah thats where i just went through on my other pair of lucky jeans that i found that i could squeeze into. But now they're pretty f'd up from the thigh rubbing combined with being tight around my quads.


I will be getting a pair of these if it takes off, looks like they're doing quite well.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barbellapparel/barbell-denim-functional-denim-has-arrived

On April 17 2014 16:27 Osmoses wrote:
Every pair of jeans I've ever owned have failed at the crotch/thighs -_- Sucks to throw away a perfectly good pair of pants because of small holes in a very particular place. Apparently you can sort of "armor" them in dangerzones, but there is no way to really repair a pair of jeans.

On an unrelated note, golf season is officially on. There is no better low-intensity cardio, no better way to get the adrenaline truly flowing than being unable to hit a ball in a straight line for three consecutive hours.

I can't wait.

On April 17 2014 10:31 phyre112 wrote:


Up until a year ago, I never even owned a blazer. I suppose if I had to wear them like that I might have a different opinion, but I'm betting once you don't have to wear them anymore and can chose to, your opinions will change too =)