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Why do our jeans............

Judaline — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:15:52 GMT

have to have a fly front? It serves no purpose. It adds bulk to the stomach. It shows thru the tops we wear if they aren't tucked in. I don't want to imitate the jeans guys wear? I just want a pair of jeans. Whatever happened to side zippers on pants? I don't want a pull on jean, just a pair of jeans without a fly front. I've had my say and I'd like to know if anyone else ever thought about this.

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RollTide2008 — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:18:01 GMT

I don’t want a side zipper unless the pants are stretchy.

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Venezia — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:20:02 GMT

I never liked the zip on the side, so I'm happy with the front zip or a pull-on style.

I honestly have never thought any of my front zip jeans add bulk to the stomach area, but I suppose it depends on the material and style. I wouldn't buy jeans with a side zip. To me, those wouldn't be jeans - just "pants".

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Carolina925 — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:27:07 GMT

I like the fly front and, when I was much smaller, used to only wear the button front fly. I didn't have my old age tummy back then so it didn't make a difference. I prefer the fly front and wouldn't purchase any jeans with side zippers. Guess it's just a preference.

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buyornot — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:27:43 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
I never liked the zip on the side, so I'm happy with the front zip or a pull-on style.

I honestly have never thought any of my front zip jeans add bulk to the stomach area, but I suppose it depends on the material and style. I wouldn't buy jeans with a side zip. To me, those wouldn't be jeans - just "pants".

Yes, I wouldn't buy pants without a front zip-they never fit as well.

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rockygems123 — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:28:23 GMT

@Judaline wrote:
have to have a fly front? It serves no purpose. It adds bulk to the stomach. It shows thru the tops we wear if they aren't tucked in. I don't want to imitate the jeans guys wear? I just want a pair of jeans. Whatever happened to side zippers on pants? I don't want a pull on jean, just a pair of jeans without a fly front. I've had my say and I'd like to know if anyone else ever thought about this.

@JudalineTalbots has side zip pants, not sure if any are jeans however.

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vermint — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:30:10 GMT

While I prefer pull-on jeans, I do have a couple pair of NYDJ with the front zipper. I try to wear tops that don't show that little bulge when I wear them--and actually, they are some of the least "showy" zippered jeans I've ever had!

My short arms are not good for side zippers, though that is a nice clean look!

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:30:58 GMT

@Judaline I never knew jeans had a side zipper, I don't think I would like that.

I don't like pull on jeans so I am not sure how I would get jeans on (that were not pull ons) with out a fly front.

I still tuck in tops on occasion and don't like that elastic waist look.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:35:41 GMT

Original blue jeans were made for mine workers who were all men. Button-fly was replaced with zipper-fly.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:42:46 GMT

I have a few pairs of Talbots jeans that have a side zip, I like them if I need a tuck in, dressier look. But they have no belt loops.

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Still Raining — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:01:19 GMT

By definition, true jeans have a front fly, button or zip.

Other pants can have side zips or front zips. There are certainly out there to buy. Often they are more light weight or a dressier fabric.

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LindaSal — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:07:58 GMT

That is a good question. I actually think the zip front is the style of a true pair of jeans and it does make for easy on/off. I do have pull ons also but those can be a challenge to get on at times, especially leggings. I tend to wear tops that are looser so it doesn't add bulk for me, and I never tuck anything in, ever.

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kaydee50 — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:20:04 GMT

I only wear pull on pants. Hate dealing with zippers and buttons regardless of where they are!!

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Imaoldhippie — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:20:35 GMT

Orginally jeans were for men only and only came in mens wear. I know my first ever pair of jeans was when I was in junior high school and we had to go to the country mens store to buy them. Also, at that time how would we have gotten them on and off?

I dont know when they started making jeans for women with the zipper facing a different way and designed for a womans body. Most likely late 50's early 60's?

I wear mostly elastic waist (flexibelle's) nowdays so no zipper. And I like that. I would have NEVER wore elastic waist when I was young.

What I dont understand is the fake fly and non functioning button on pull on jeans.

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RespectLife — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:34:44 GMT

@Judaline

I agree on a few points!

I don't need belt loops either! I haven't tucked in and belted since JR high!

They, along with the button and fly, DO show lumpy sometimes!

However, I no longer want to be bothered with a side zip. Had those in the 60s.

Just like a Hollywood waist...no front pockets, no zip, no preten fly and pull on!!

KG had them last year and haven't seen them since.

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Effie54 — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:36:19 GMT

I like a zipper and button closure. I won't wear pull on jeans. They never stay put and usually start drooping immediately. To each their own.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:46:29 GMT

No matter how my jeans are made (even pull-on), I need belts loops for my belts to keep my jeans from sliding down. I don't have much of a rear-end or hips to keep things up around my waist. Belt loops please.

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ID2 — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:59:14 GMT

I only wear pull up jean leggings. My favorite are Spanx Jean-ish jeans. I also like Liverpool brand. I have lots of jeans but only one pair of zip up and never wear them.

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luvmyteddy4 — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:10:29 GMT

I had a pair of black skinny pants with a side zip years ago and I loved them! Hollywood pants.

Love a side zip!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:10:37 GMT

No way would I buy any pair of pants with a side zipper.

Pants have front zippers or faux zippers because women demand them. If I had a dime for all the posts I've seen here from women asking for front zippers, I'd be rich. I have jeans with and without and see no difference in fit. IMO zippers are an inconvenience. I'd rather have pull-ons. Since most people wear shirtails out, nobody sees the zipper area anyway.