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Denim

Denim

Date: Aug 21 2007

Themes: Fashion

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You’d be wise not to underestimate the power of a great pair of jeans. Something about a pair of denim pants that fits just right can make a person look very good. And when you look good, you feel good. And when you feel and look good, good things happen to you.

The problem is that sometimes it’s hard to find the right pair of jeans or they might cost a lot. Listen to Kevin talk to Amanda about how he thinks the right pair of jeans is worth paying for.

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Kevin

Kevin

Amanda

Amanda

Kevin:  So I was out the other day looking for a shirt, which of course I didn’t find, but I found this amazing pair of jeans. The last thing I need is a new pair of jeans…

Amanda:  Yeah.

Kevin:  ...but they fit so well.

Amanda:  Um, I don’t really think there’s anything worse than trying on jeans other than trying on a swimsuit.

Kevin:  Why’s that?

Amanda:  Do you enjoy…

Kevin:  I love it. I love jeans and I think you get what you pay for.

Amanda:  They’re just jeans. They’re just a jean material. They’re all blue.

Kevin:  Well, for one thing, they’re not all blue, but, I mean, what do you wear more than a pair of jeans? It’s something that’s worth the investment. You’re gonna spend 200 dollars on a pair of pants you wear once a week, or 200 dollars on a pair of jeans that you wear three times a week.

Amanda:  But what about the jeans that are 200 dollars. I think that’s ridiculous. They’re jeans!

Kevin:  See, if you get them at discount stores, you can pay a hundred dollars instead of two hundred.

Amanda:  It’s still a hundred dollars for a pair of pants that are going to have holes in the knees in a couple of days.

Kevin:  I think it’s totally worth it.

Amanda:  Really?

Kevin:  I spend more money on jeans that I do on any other…

Amanda:  So are you a designer jean kind of guy? You actually…

Kevin:  I think it’s worth it.

Amanda:  Would go over and above Old Navy and step it up.

Kevin:  Totally.

Amanda:  Huh. Okay.

 

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Discussion

Kevin went out looking for a shirt the other day and didn’t find one. Instead he found a pair of jeans he likes. He says he doesn’t need jeans right now, he has a lot of them already, but he also knows it’s hard to find a pair that fits perfectly.

Amanda says she hates trying on jeans and isn’t even a big fan of them in general. She doesn’t understand Kevin’s fascination with jeans since they’re all made of the same material and they’re all the same color.

Kevin corrects Amanda that all jeans aren’t blue, and explains that it’s worth paying a lot for them because you can wear them so often. He also says there are some stores where you can find normally very expensive jeans for a little less. He admits that he prefers jeans made by fashion designers over jeans that come from large stores like Old Navy.

Do you have a favorite pair of jeans? How much did it cost? How much would you pay to get it back if you lost it?

 

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abdu10

Ethiopia

 Hi Denim i all so lke you  so Denim where is you country  and your language please if you volunter write me your replay

03:13 PM Aug 22 2007 |

Blonde girl

Bulgaria

jeans are great.. come on people.. it is really comfortable and it is everyday cloths.. so u can wear and be sure that it looks good also))am i wrong?

02:14 PM Aug 22 2007 |

a rong

China

i like jeans too.it's easy to have match,and fashionable.

01:23 PM Aug 22 2007 |

Jamin Yang

China

hehe~GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

01:08 PM Aug 22 2007 |

Johnny bai

Johnny bai

China

i love jeans, almost all my pants are jeans.  i get jeans APAIC, so there is no need to wash them always

10:09 AM Aug 22 2007 |

lola forever

Saudi Arabia

actually i like jeans but i don’t wear it all my time…must of my time.

07:40 AM Aug 22 2007 |

abdeeq

abdeeq

Somalia

Totally, is ok

04:49 AM Aug 22 2007 |

Chantyloco

Chantyloco

El Salvador

jeans are always the best for almost all ocassions I prefer my old jeans than anything alse.

04:11 AM Aug 22 2007 |

sherryleio

sherryleio

China

I like to see girls with long legs wearing the blue jeans, it looks so nice, but I don’t wear blue jeans, because my legs are not so long and kinda fat…ha ha. it’s such a shame!

03:43 AM Aug 22 2007 |

BongT_PP

Cambodia

I think wearing jeans is good for some acassion such as go climbing… but not suitable with work. Umm I see it is so expensive here but in my country it costs around 8 to 10 USD only.

03:29 AM Aug 22 2007 |

major7

major7

South Korea

I like to wear jeans when I don't work because it is very comfortable and make me feel young. you know… A lot of people, regardless of their age, wear jeans and some people they regard it as a symbol of youth. But I don't have many jeans as much as other guys… because I don't have enough money to buy them..hehehe^^

Anyway… I love jeans and love wearing them.

01:13 AM Aug 22 2007 |

tear_drop

tear_drop

Poland

I love wearing jeans ;) I can’t live without them.

09:03 PM Aug 21 2007 |

BIG HEAD

Chile

 AFTER DE COCA COLA THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD….IS THE JEAN….................

06:45 PM Aug 21 2007 |

facade

China

i am very into jeans. i got some pretty good jeans. they are different color, style, and length. for designer jeans, they are well designed and made. it is worth to have a good quality jeans that can be weared seven days a week!

05:44 PM Aug 21 2007 |

lavanya2977

India

 i agree with yanyan. for me too i dont wear jeans but i like to see people in jeans.

04:47 PM Aug 21 2007 |

Nex

Russian Federation

Cool lessen) I like it) But it was difficult :(

03:34 PM Aug 21 2007 |

Nex

Russian Federation

Oh! I do love to wear jeans) All cold seasons I wear practically only jeans)))

Of course, I have my favourite pair of jeans) It costed me about 800 roubles (nearly 30 euros).

03:33 PM Aug 21 2007 |

yanyan5656

yanyan5656

China

 for me i don't wear jeans too much.but i like the feel that lots of people wear it. i think it's seems like free style.i mean wear jeans.

02:48 PM Aug 21 2007 |

huyendom

huyendom

Viet Nam

i love jeans and i think it’s very comfy^^

02:27 PM Aug 21 2007 |

ania21

Algeria

jeans are very comfotable and all people can wear a jeans man women children I very like it it's very beautiful style

01:02 PM Aug 21 2007 |

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