I've had enough. In this thread, I will tell you, definitively,...

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I've had enough.

In this thread, I will tell you, definitively, whether Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.

This way, you will be more informed when shopping for your wardrobe . 🧵

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I should state two things at the outset.

First, I never comment on womenswear because I don't know anything about it. This thread isn't actually about Sweeney's jeans (sorry, I lied). But in the last few days, I've seen grown men buying American Eagle jeans and I can't abide.

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Second, while clothing quality matters, it's more important to develop a sense of taste. Buying clothes isn't like shopping for electronics — you don't "max out" specs. It's more like buying coffee — you sample around and identify what notes you like. Develop taste.

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In this thread, I will get into the basics of jeans. And then talk about my personal taste.

So what makes a pair of jeans "good?" We start with material. American Eagle typically uses blended yarns, such as cotton mixed with recycled cotton, polyester, and elastane.

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Sometimes manufacturers add elastane to skinny jeans to make them more comfy (common in womenswear). But AE even uses it in relaxed cuts.

Why? Because their jeans are cheap & require low-quality material. Recycled fibers are shorter and weaker. Elastane helps them not fall apart

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Worse still, they can't be easily repaired. Pure cotton jeans can be patched or darned when they develop holes. While you can still do this with elastane-blended jeans, the repair won't hold very long, so the cost is not worth it. The jeans eventually end up in a landfill.

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Peer inside and you can spot more cost-cutting. To prevent the raw edges from fraying, AE uses a messy overlock stitch. On a higher-quality pair of jeans, this area (the seat) will be made with a flat-felled seam. This is more labor intensive, but also adds durability.

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Of course, jeans aren't just about quality — you're buying these to look good. So consider whether the fit and silhouette work for you. Skinny jeans look great with boots and leather jackets bc of rock n roll history. Less good with prep and business casual bc that makes no sense

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The above should help you buy a better pair of jeans no matter your taste. But I will now talk about my preferences.

As always, I have presuppositions. Just as I believe men wore tailoring better in the past, I believe the same is true for denim and workwear.

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