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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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Gula_hm

Gula_hm

Azerbaijan

Yes I'm agree with Kareem, we can't wear jeans always couse at work it's can't possible, we should wear classic. And I think it's very warm dress jean  in the summer.

10:27 AM Aug 21 2007 |

Zeretrul

China

I like jeans ,but usually it costs me much,well,in the listening matrical ,i think the voice of the man is low,may be it is better for the voice came louder,thanks!

10:13 AM Aug 21 2007 |

imranhaq

Pakistan

 I like pair of jeans because of two things, first of all, there is no need to iron it, secondly i m not very much conscious about my clothes when i am wearing pair of jeans , i mean i like rough and tough life style and jeans fits best to it.

10:00 AM Aug 21 2007 |

x_rose

x_rose

Viet Nam

I don't really like jeans. It make me feel uncomfortable  & u can't move easily or run as fast as u canSmile 

09:43 AM Aug 21 2007 |

kareem_o

kareem_o

Egypt

I see that not every time you can wear jeans, there's time for jeans and other for classic.

for me, i'm wearing classic in my work, wedding party, meeting.

for the jeans, if i'm going with my friends,party,safari,fishing….

08:27 AM Aug 21 2007 |

explorer143

Pakistan

well, I like Jeans in cold day not in hot one, because in hot days it's make me mad. Yeah I have several Jeans, but last time i bought the Pair of Jeans ummmmm three months ago, it's value about 2200/= Pak Rupees (36.67  U.S. Dollar).

07:24 AM Aug 21 2007 |

FeiFei

FeiFei

China

i like jeans and it looks very good.it has lots of colour.But i don't like wear it.because it hard to wash it.so i just try not to wear it as much as possible.especilly in summer i almost never wear it.Because it very hot in our conutry. 

03:46 AM Aug 21 2007 |

sisilena

China

i like jeans but i didnt like wear it very much for a while cos it's so hard to wash it (i dont have washing machine, i wash it by hands) so i just try not to wear it as much as possible. especially in summer i almost never wear it, but my bf is a big fan of jeans, he nearly wears jean everyday, no matter summer or winter

01:17 AM Aug 21 2007 |

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