G-star stuff - YouLookFab Forum

Category

Shopping

Welcome! Read about what to wear and how to wear it on the YLF Blog. Join the YLF Forum to ask specific questions or just chat about fashion and personal style. Or check out the curated list of things we love in YLF Finds.

Outfits Ensembles Trends Advice

G-star stuff

smittie

Veteran

Hey - I became quite excited reading about Angie's new g-star jeans. I'd thought I should try some, as an experiment. Could you help me decide on what to get? I guess what I'm looking for is pants that are:

- roomy in the seat and leg

- one dressy

- one casual

- not overwhelming, which I think some of them might be!

I also need a raincoat. It doesn't need to be from g-star, obviously, but I did see the beige anorak below (see finds). It looks suitably casual, but is 100% cotton. Maybe that's ok. I do like the idea of cotton because it's more breathable but maybe it's not practical on a bike...Oh, and...

...I ordered a new bicycle. It's coming soon, and has a chain guard and fenders. I'll be cycling to the grocery store, pharmacy, SO's house -- everywhere -- from April to October. Distances are short -- within 1.5 miles -- and totally residential. To me this means I can wear regular clothing, but it needs to hide dirt and be practical.

Lintell High Dad Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

3

Noxer Straight Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

6

Tedie Ultra High Straight Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

4

Noxer Straight Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

6

Lintell High Dad Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

9

Tedie Ultra High Long Straight Jeans C

View Info

Top Pick

11

Kate Boyfriend Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

3

Janeh Ultra High Mom Ankle Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

2

Janeh Ultra High Mom Ankle Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

1

Janeh Ultra High Mom Ankle Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

2

3301 High Straight 90's Ankle Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

5

View Info

Top Pick

5

Shopping

21 replies

Latest reply was from Stagiaire Fash

bj1111

Veteran

The wide leg worries me about your safety. Now, I’m not a cycler so it may be perfectly fine. The flappiness may catch the chain even with the chain guard

That said, The tedie in both washes and the lintell are the bizniz.

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

Ok, I did a little G-Star reconnaissance myself, and would like to mention the c-staq boyfriend (someone please add find, I can't on my chromebook) as another option, which came home with me. It has been a long time since I bought something that I tried on and that can be returned, so I will be posting more about this soon.
Anyway, I am hooked. I love the Kate boyfriend for biking because the legs won't get caught in the chains. I plan to wait for the sales and snag the Kate in faded grey. But if you are up for a high waist I love the look of the Dad jeans above. They have a lot of amazing styles. I am hooked.

smittie

Veteran

Shevia - I missed the c-staqs!
Not at the computer but if anybody wants to see them: https://www.g-star.com/en_us/s.....-b253-c471

I really like them. The big back pockets look really cool!! They seem a bit low-slung and ‘hip’ They are contenders.

Bj1111— yes, I am wondering about how those pants would work...as you say, they might not. I’m remembering my dad now, on his bike in his grey wool pants, and he would always use pant clips, despite having a chain guard. So, ya...maybe wide legs won’t work.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Veteran

Smittie, just get a velcro strap to wear on your right leg, and you're good! Maybe wear one on the other side, too, just to be symmetric. (That's what I do, if I've got wider pants legs and I'm nervous about them.) I'm so excited for your new opportunity to commute around town on your bike!

I'm eager to hear how the G-Star pants work out for you. I'm attracted to them as well, though I don't really need any at the moment.

I like the anorak! Two things I really like in a street-wear (not gear) jacket for bicyling: a stowable hood (to keep from having it catch the wind if I'm not wearing it up under my helmet) and a two-way zipper (to adjust so that I can pedal comfortably). This one has the stowable hood, but I don't think it has the two-way zipper. That said, it looks like the zipper doesn't start till farther up the leg anyway, so mobility may not be an issue. I also like to wear my leather moto jacket to bicycle, if there's no chance of rain.

Bijou

Veteran

I like the classic shape of the Noxer jean (I like the lighter colour and cuff going into summer, but the dark Noxer is more classic) and don't think it would be bad for cycling. The parka is gorgeous, I really like the colour and the fishtail style.

Brooklyn

Veteran

Oh exciting! I’m thinking of trying a pair too. Please report back!

I think the Tedies are the most dressy.

I only want casual. I like the look of the Noxers and the 3301s.

Stagiaire Fash

Veteran

I’m excited about the bike! I’m a responsible transport supporter from way back, hung out with the folks organizing our area’s ADFC demonstrations in the early 90s. I’m not sure where you are, if that organization means anything to you. If it does, then you probably know all about rolling up pants legs, clips and straps to go around them, tying knots in full skirts to keep them out of spokes, etc. They don’t have to be your fashion faves anymore than you need to love the look of a seatbelt to ride in a car; you take it off when you get to where you are going. If not, well, chain guards are great and there are also other ways to keep from getting clothes entangled in bike parts.

Anyway, ride on! And post some photos when it’s there. Maybe Angie will revive the cycling style section https://youlookfab.com/categor.....ing-style/

Liesbeth

Veteran

I own the arc 3D low waist boyfriend style. On me they seem more like a regular mid-waist straight leg style, but I did size down considerably... For context, I have a swayed back, slightly broader hips and a round bum. Usually jeans have a gap in the back on me or they are too tight in the seat.
All those styles look good for you imo, some more classic others more trendy. Can you do a store visit?
And I don't think a cotton trench is impracticle on a bike, as long as there's a slit in the bottom and it's not far below knee-length... just not waterproof I guess.

Anonymous

Big yay to the new bike! Definitely invest in a WavCel helmet!

sarah

Veteran

I would go with the jeans that fit best! And remember, you can always put some rubber bands around your pant legs in a pinch (or roll them up), or get some of those velcro ankle straps. I'm a cyclist, too, and normally wear everyday clothes to bike the short trip to my office (well, I used to do that when I went to my office!). My one exception is that I never bike in white jeans. I learned that lesson the hard way.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

HOW DUTCH OF YOU to throw in a bike too, Smittie. Did you know that's the most popular mode of transport in the Netherlands? EVERYONE bikes everywhere in regular clothes!

I like these best for you:

Noxer Straight Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

6

C-Staq 3D Boyfriend Cropped Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

3

Noxer High Straight Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

6

Tedie Ultra High Long Straight Jeans C

View Info

Top Pick

11

Lintell High Dad Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

9

3301 High Straight 90's Ankle Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

5

LaPed

Veteran

I love the look of the Tedies! Full-length wide leg denim is high on my wishlist right now.

I’m curious about G Star sizing; from the numbers on their size chart it looks like they run very slim in the hips. Do curvy folks typically have these altered to fit?

Re: biking, I commuted in street clothes for years, either rolled up my pant leg or used a Velcro strap, never a problem. DH likes to tuck into his sock, but you need some chunky socks for that.

Janet

(website)

Veteran

I’d never really looked at this brand before but they look terrific!

I have no idea what the sizing or fit is like but if I were shopping for more jeans now, I’d try the Kate. I can see you in those high waisted styles though!

Suz

(website)

Veteran

I even bike in white jeans! But only in fair weather.

I wear wide leg crops on my bike (which has a fender and chain guard). No problem. But velcro straps also work! I haven't worn palazzo pants, and probably wouldn't. Skirts work fine, though.

So exciting that you will have a bike!

On the jeans front, I am just busy drooling about the various styles and considering which one I might want to add for myself.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

G-Star runs TTS in a premium denim way. Some styles are straight, and some have a lot more room in the seat and thigh area.

smittie

Veteran

We are all drooling. I will post again soon on what I decided!
Yes, I am beyond excited for my cycling journey to begin

viva

Veteran

I'm with Brooklyn: The Noxer and the 3301. But I also love the look of the Kate. Excited to see what you order and how they look!

Style Fan

Veteran

I am interested to see how these work out for you. There are some great styles.

smittie

Veteran

Hey all! I ended up taking Angie's suggestions, cross-checking them against your suggestions, and then cross-checking those against my desire for a dressy and casual pant.

I ended up purchasing the items in finds.

Really excited!

PS: I like this crowd-sourcing business for purchasing. It makes me waaaaay more decisive. Had I tried to do this on my own, I probably would still be sitting here in July contemplating my jean options! So....Thank you!

Noxer Straight Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

6

Lintell High Dad Jeans

View Info

Top Pick

9

View Info

Top Pick

5

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Excited! Keep us posted

Stagiaire Fash

Veteran

I want to see how the Lintell high dad looks irl. It’s currently not available here.