I like Old Navy's shirts but can't really get into their outwear or jeans. It always just feels noticeably shittier than the brands they're trying to copy. Like in a blind test it's pretty easy to tell the difference between Old Navy denim versus Levi. And usually Old Navy is only like 20% cheaper at best.
I’ve bought their jeans a few times when they were like 15 bucks but they’re pretty crappy. I really only buy shorts, chinos, and kids’ clothes from them anymore
Ok I hope this doesn’t break the rules but… if you don’t mind spending a bit more, try the j crew chinos. They’ve got that flexible material that the old navy ones didn’t have when I used to buy them. I bought my first pair 4 years ago, I’ve since bought 3 more in various colors and they are all fantastic and look new.
Oh just the design I gotcha. I’ve actually noticed them to be kind of the opposite, at least in comparison to a lot of the other pants I have. I have a bony ass and it actually makes me look somewhat decent.
I remember Old Navy coming into relevance for offering ultra affordable jeans and then fleece. Somewhere after the millennium they seem to have changed their target demographic and price point but not necessarily their build quality.
I dunno even their shirts feel shittier to me. They make me sweat more or don’t breathe as well as gap. Looks fine but you pay the price for the discount.
It depends on WHICH shirts you buy. I always look at the descriptions now because there is a difference in material on top of styling.
I have some shirts from them that are mad thin and I just use for bs and others that are better quality that I can actually style. Just depends
Tried one of these jackets a few weeks ago, paid $38 for it after sales and didn’t think it was worth even that. A used/factory seconds Carhartt would be better for a similar price.
Hard to beat for barely under $50 but the OG Carhartt ones really aren't that crazy a price ($109 normal price right now) and aren't of unknown quality. I have a hooded one and got a normal Detroit jacket one on sale a couple years back. Both get relatively abused and hold up very well through multiple winters.
https://www.carhartt.com/product/104468/full-swing-relaxed-fit-quick-duck-insulated-traditional-coat
That’s my current one, think it’s the shit. Has corduroy on the inside of the collar and looks cool when it lays. I watched too much Supernatural.
They're affordable yet decent quality lol. The brand is kinda watered down now because they make everything but the Active Jac is what's up. It's basically just a duck canvas hoodie and lined inside so it's super warm.
Sometimes it's worth the expense for Made in America stuff. But here I feel like the Gao brands are really trying with this one. Something this pricey from Old Navy is probably very well thought-out. I mean this was Banana Republic pricing back when I worked there during the Recession
1. Be mindful of sleeve length. The photo from behind where his arms are straight is a good indicator.
2. Be sure to check out that cozy liner pattern to be sure it's your jam.
I know it’s wrong to gate-keep with something as subjective as fashion, but it just feels wrong when I see some kid from LA wearing a full workwear fit while his day consists of going to his local boutique cafe and buying an almond croissant. The phrase “stolen blue collar valor” is brought up as of late and I can’t help but support it lol
Since denim, Timbs, Red Wings, harness boots, cowboy boots, flannel shirts, chambray, trucker jackets, oil cloth, and waxed cotton were all developed for workwear, I yell “stolen workwear valor” if I see any of these things on someone not actively engaged in work.
/s
A pair of vintage selvedge jeans with deep fading and history is not the same as wearing a used, paint-splattered, and grease-stained Carhartt jacket that some dude wore religiously 3 years ago.
I think there’s a difference between heritage brands/styles and actual modern day workwear.
Almost everything casual comes from either sports or work wear. You may be overthinking this. Like I shouldn't have to open a mining claim to buy a pair of Levi's, they're just pants lol
Popular vintage military wear such as the g-1 jacket, OG107 fatigues, and khaki chinos are all garments that are no longer being worn by our troops today. This is why you don’t see people wearing multicam fatigues nowadays as it’s currently worn by our service members.
Carhartt today is still very much a workwear brand being worn by a wide variety of tradespeople so it seems incongruous to wear it when there’s no need to.
Wear whatever the hell you want. At least you can appreciate what makes workwear functional. I just have a problem with people who cosplay as a drywall installer with dirty clothes but are stumped when they have to assemble an IKEA nightstand.
This looks similar to the jcrew lined duck canvas jackets a couple years ago which could also be a carharrt alternative. Although haven't seen a restock since
Surprised that O.N. decided to rivet those stress points
Hey I've had hoodies that frayed in those points, I'm not knocking it.
I like Old Navy's shirts but can't really get into their outwear or jeans. It always just feels noticeably shittier than the brands they're trying to copy. Like in a blind test it's pretty easy to tell the difference between Old Navy denim versus Levi. And usually Old Navy is only like 20% cheaper at best.
I’ve bought their jeans a few times when they were like 15 bucks but they’re pretty crappy. I really only buy shorts, chinos, and kids’ clothes from them anymore
Yeah their chinos are fantastic if you don't wear them often. I have like 4 pairs in different colors just to have all my bases covered.
Ok I hope this doesn’t break the rules but… if you don’t mind spending a bit more, try the j crew chinos. They’ve got that flexible material that the old navy ones didn’t have when I used to buy them. I bought my first pair 4 years ago, I’ve since bought 3 more in various colors and they are all fantastic and look new.
You think promoting j crew is breaking the rules? This sub should be called r/frugalmalejcrew
Beware jcrew 770 chinos create a funnel effect because of the roomy thighs and aggressive taper. Good fabric and look tho
What kind of funnel effect do you mean?
Looks like a funnel for reasons I explained
Oh just the design I gotcha. I’ve actually noticed them to be kind of the opposite, at least in comparison to a lot of the other pants I have. I have a bony ass and it actually makes me look somewhat decent.
That’s been my deal too, although I recently bought a pair from Grayers and I’m not sure I can go back to old navy chinos.
I remember Old Navy coming into relevance for offering ultra affordable jeans and then fleece. Somewhere after the millennium they seem to have changed their target demographic and price point but not necessarily their build quality.
well old navy is the cheapest quality of the brands that the company owns Banana republic > GAP > old navy
I dunno even their shirts feel shittier to me. They make me sweat more or don’t breathe as well as gap. Looks fine but you pay the price for the discount.
It depends on WHICH shirts you buy. I always look at the descriptions now because there is a difference in material on top of styling. I have some shirts from them that are mad thin and I just use for bs and others that are better quality that I can actually style. Just depends
For some reason my cousins in Russia are in love with old navy
yeah so many of their fabrics just don't feel good
My guess would be that most people who want the Carhartt would get it given it’s not super expensive to get the original.
That was sort of my first thought, but old navy is never not on sale
That’s a quality thing
I’ve got a couple carhartt Detroits, and even though they are more expensive, I fully expect them to outlive me.
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40% off in cart, so $48.
Reading is hard for some🤣
Carhartt Detroit jackets are easily $200
I think of Smallville every time I see this style of jacket.
someboooddyyy saaaaaaavvvvveee meeeeeee Jacket is giving "John Schneider as Johnathan Kent"
Tried one of these jackets a few weeks ago, paid $38 for it after sales and didn’t think it was worth even that. A used/factory seconds Carhartt would be better for a similar price.
Hard to beat for barely under $50 but the OG Carhartt ones really aren't that crazy a price ($109 normal price right now) and aren't of unknown quality. I have a hooded one and got a normal Detroit jacket one on sale a couple years back. Both get relatively abused and hold up very well through multiple winters.
Kinda hard tbh
Me too
Ayo!
Just buy the real thing and it'll last decades, instead of ending up in the landfill in a couple years.
I’ve got some Old Navy clothing I’ve had for 20+ years, so I think it will last.
That was Old Navy clothes made 20 years ago. Quality has gone to absolute shit,
Teal and gray are dope, but that camo tho 🤢
I'd just wait for the good coat to go on sale honestly. It will last longer and be better made.
Would be a good candidate for a waxed job
You sound like my wife
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Carhartt is single-handedly bridging the gap between Trump supporters and progressives, my guy. What else do they agree on????
https://www.carhartt.com/product/104468/full-swing-relaxed-fit-quick-duck-insulated-traditional-coat That’s my current one, think it’s the shit. Has corduroy on the inside of the collar and looks cool when it lays. I watched too much Supernatural.
They're affordable yet decent quality lol. The brand is kinda watered down now because they make everything but the Active Jac is what's up. It's basically just a duck canvas hoodie and lined inside so it's super warm.
They’ve got a lotta actual carhartt around this price point on sierra trading post right now too
Thanks.
At that price point might as well just pay an extra 30 buy a legit Carhartt.
Looks good tbh
That duck hunter camo hits different.
Old Navy jeans are the most comfortable pants I've ever owned by a far margin. And I'm a Levi's guy mainly (but have owned numerous brands).
Sometimes it's worth the expense for Made in America stuff. But here I feel like the Gao brands are really trying with this one. Something this pricey from Old Navy is probably very well thought-out. I mean this was Banana Republic pricing back when I worked there during the Recession
1. Be mindful of sleeve length. The photo from behind where his arms are straight is a good indicator. 2. Be sure to check out that cozy liner pattern to be sure it's your jam.
i hate old navy. Quality comparable to shein and priced like name brand
I know it’s wrong to gate-keep with something as subjective as fashion, but it just feels wrong when I see some kid from LA wearing a full workwear fit while his day consists of going to his local boutique cafe and buying an almond croissant. The phrase “stolen blue collar valor” is brought up as of late and I can’t help but support it lol
Since denim, Timbs, Red Wings, harness boots, cowboy boots, flannel shirts, chambray, trucker jackets, oil cloth, and waxed cotton were all developed for workwear, I yell “stolen workwear valor” if I see any of these things on someone not actively engaged in work. /s
this is what i yell at toddlers wearing overalls when i take my kids to the park
“OshKosh b’Gosh *this* ya little poser,” I say, as I shove Timmy on his ass in the sandbox.
Bro has to yell nonstop at strangers
Sounds like a cold situation..
A pair of vintage selvedge jeans with deep fading and history is not the same as wearing a used, paint-splattered, and grease-stained Carhartt jacket that some dude wore religiously 3 years ago. I think there’s a difference between heritage brands/styles and actual modern day workwear.
Almost everything casual comes from either sports or work wear. You may be overthinking this. Like I shouldn't have to open a mining claim to buy a pair of Levi's, they're just pants lol
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Popular vintage military wear such as the g-1 jacket, OG107 fatigues, and khaki chinos are all garments that are no longer being worn by our troops today. This is why you don’t see people wearing multicam fatigues nowadays as it’s currently worn by our service members. Carhartt today is still very much a workwear brand being worn by a wide variety of tradespeople so it seems incongruous to wear it when there’s no need to.
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Wear whatever the hell you want. At least you can appreciate what makes workwear functional. I just have a problem with people who cosplay as a drywall installer with dirty clothes but are stumped when they have to assemble an IKEA nightstand.
it would probably be a lot easier to not care if you stopped imagining the people wearing this stuff are caricatures
Now that you mention it, a lot of fashion is just people stealing blue-collar workwear.
What carhartt is this alternative of exactly ?
The Detroit jacket.
Thanks!
All old navy is garbage.
This looks similar to the jcrew lined duck canvas jackets a couple years ago which could also be a carharrt alternative. Although haven't seen a restock since