Don't sleep on Walmart men's section 😲 (13 hacks every woman needs to know)
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- THE SECRET IS OUT! And men, we're coming for your jeans. I'm sharing 13 Walmart clothing hacks using the men's section. How to get affordable finds and simple DIYs using the Walmart men's section.
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😂😂 My Mom was a woman before her time, God rest her soul. She wore men's Levis....always. She worked for oil companies all her life so she had to dress professional, but when she was home, it was Levis and a t-shirt/sweatshirt. She called it her "Uniform". She was also super skinny and short waisted so men's jeans fit her better....She also talked like a sailor, but that is another story. 😊
Men’s button fly Levi’s were super hot in the 70’s and 80’s. They were also only around $15. Now they’re around $100.
She sounds awesome! Nice share!
Probably, when your mom started wearing men's jeans there weren't really any women's jeans. Men's jeans still have full length pockets and they used to come in a much greater variety of inseam lengths. I could by 23" inseam and just fold it once.
I worked at Lucky Brand Jeans in college, and they do use the number sizing for both men’s and women’s waist and inseam. My favorite part of that job was helping women find the right fit for their bodies, but the absolute best was putting them in a pair of men’s jeans after they were disappointed in the women’s selection. Watching the skepticism turn to disbelief and then joy was extremely satisfying. 😊 Great advice!
Thank you! Never heard of Lucky Brand. Never found a brand measured for hip and waist!
You’re old-school retail help!!! 🙌 help me find a good fitting pair of jeans, please! 😊😊
I had to buy my first pair of jeans (decades ago) in the men's section because I could not find a long enough inseam in a pair of women's jeans. Never going back to women's jeans.
@@lisab.3091 yeah I think years ago at lucky we had 32 reg, 34 tall, and 36 x, but never had a huge stock of the extra tall. I’m glad the men’s are working for you! ♥️
The sleeve roll hack! 🤯 Mind blown. It's going to change my life!
If you’re going to destroy the clothes anyway, it’s better to start with stuff from the thrift shop rather than to shop even more fast fashion. Really great fun ideas!
My thoughts EXACTLY! I've NEVER understood the "distressed" look done on purpose? Why.
Exactly what I was going to mention, especially for shorts!
I agree, thrift these days aren't that much cheaper than new from Walmart.
Fast fashion costs WAY more when you count labor abuse, toxic pesticides, and defoliants sprayed on cotton, synthetic dyes, the environmental degradation and energy requirements for manufacturing and shipping, and the inevitable future waste stream when these cheap clothes fall apart and get tossed in landfills or burned in third world countries, creating toxins that pollute the air. And the process of manufacturing synthetic fibers is even more toxic, look up cancer rates in acrylic and nylon factory workers, it’s so sad. This versus driving to your local thrift shop and buying what has already been made. There are some great documentaries on fast fashion and the impact now and on future generations. We are the ones who have to drive the change, let’s do it for the children.❤️
I think the title of the video said, “Walmart” not “thrift store.” Just saying 😂
Goodwill is sadly so expensive now. :( The other good thrift store where I live doesn't have a dressing room or returns. So sometimes it's just more economical for someone to get Walmart
Great ideas! Funny story…I noticed one day that my husband’s jeans looked kind of short on him and something just looked “off”. I mentioned it to him and he was like, “yeah, I thought so too”. Come to find out he was wearing my jeans and had run a bunch of errands in them! I’m very curvy and he’s straight like a board with no butt to speak of. How did he not know?!?! 😂
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I’ve complained for years that the fabric on women’s tees are SO THIN and sheer, and that men’s tees are nice and thick (very NOT SEE THROUGH)…. buuuut, that pesky hemline always kept them from fitting me correctly 😬 It never dawned on me to just cut them hem off the bottom 🤯 GENIUS! Thank you for this!!!
I wear men’s t shirts. Just stretch the bottom of the shirt. Everytime you wear it just stretch it some. Always works for me. I have hips and I’m smaller up top.
Omg yes! I hate this too. Women's tees are made from tissue paper these days! We want real t-shirts please!!
I used to work at Kohls's, I hated the official licensed sports shirts for Women. Those were the worst to hang because they are so thin that they don't stick to the hanger and always fall off. For that price go get a men's shirt and upcycle!
I also buy all men's tee shirts. Cheaper,better quality, not see through...
the collars are to tight on,mens t's BUT v necks are fineeeee. all through college in the 70's i wore mens jeans, t's , p coats, thermal shirts and work boots, it was all i could afford. why do ya think we tie dyed everything? lol
Been shopping men's dept for over 20 years. Cute seeing the next generation learning from her older sisters.
Same here. I get more compliments from women when I’m wearing men’s clothes too
Yes, I buy all of my t- shirts, long and short, in the mens section. My flannel shirts too!
I'm old--I've been shopping menswear for 50+ years!
Really dislike distressed look, though. It's what we grew up wearing. AKA, hand-me-downs! 🙃
Nice job creating a vibe you like! 👍
Yup. Me too. Besides I'm a really big gal and they are way more size inclusive especially for jeans
Been wearing Walmart men's jeans since I was a teen back in the late 90s. My butt always looked so much better in them, and easily shopping for men's jeans based on nice, logical measurements spoiled me forever. I can't stand to even try on women's jeans at this point. Way too much of an unnecessary hassle!
Girlfriend, 1994 called and said it's about time this came back! I wore my dad's jeans, m8ddle school and high school!!!!❤😂
Edit to add: I wore his flannel shirts, too. 😊
Yep, I actually have a wellllll worn pair of an ex-bf's Levi's....just baggy and loose enough for that comfy can't-be-bought-like-this look and feel😁
Ahhhh the days of Grunge music!
Lol wow I did the same thing in middle school, idk why I'd wear my dad's jeans haha 😄
Wearing my recently passed Dad's shirts now, around the house. In my youth I used to wear one of his shirts every morning like a smock, over my work outfit to do my makeup and hair... until a jealous exboyfriend threw it out, thinking it belonged to some old boyfriend.
Curvy Girl Tip- if you find that the waist is a bit baggy, sew (no machine needed) a small piece of lightly stretched elastic into the back band. Works like a charm. To get the right amount of tension, you can pin it in place first.
Thank you for your tip!!! I clip those elastic bed sheet holder things to the back of my jeans sometimes. Looks dorky, but I HATE wearing belts. Definitely going to take your advice! 😊
Thank you so much for your kindness😅 I was going to ask but how do we hide that part
@@florencecousin5577Right! I was kind of wondering where all the people with hips were in the comments. So many bent denim needles, so many waist darts...
Thank you. My hips are about 12 in bigger than my waist and I don't want to wear hip-huggers
How does it stay if not sewn ?
Ugh! I have never understood the holes in the jeans thing. I prefer to wear out my own clothes, thank you.😂 The men's jeans look great, though! Great idea!
I don't get that either. It looks _terrible._
Agree so over ripped jeans!
I know that crap is so annoying I am over it, never really in to it either. They look like rags. As for trying to get my size is pretty much impossible I am a size 7 , a 6 is a little too small and an 8 too big since when and why can't you get odd numbered sizes? Oh yeah not all of us need or want pull on pants and or definitely not jeans, I'm not a baby or a toddler. I probably shouldn't go off about needing stretch in my jeans either, because I don't need that either. Some of us would really appreciate these options too.
Holes in jeans are trashy not classy. I think they look terrible. Wear them out organically ok. Use them for chores. Fake worn out is stupid. I traveled the world for 5 years when I was young and came across many people who were too poor to afford clothes that weren't ripped or torn. They would have loved clothes that were in whole condition. I often brought along new shirts, etc to give away. So it seems to me that wearing new clothes that are "distressed " and often paying a pretty penny for them is elitist and making a mockery of the poor.
As a former " flower child" from the 60''s (yes, I am that old), there were no women's jeans for purchase when I was in college, so we all bought men's jeans. So glad to see the young women catching on to this. Many of your household tips apply even for those of us who no longer have little ones at home, but this particular video brought me a " blast from the past". (I know that's a slang expression from my own timeline, but it FITS - pun intended). We used to buy the men's T-shirts, too., but alas, things have moved a bit south for me to do that anymore. outside of gardening wear. Ha Ha.
Yes!!! Young sisters, did you hear that? They did not make jeans for women!!! I bought a pair of LEVIS 501s and even with sales lady help, we had to GUESS which size because they were like boards and would shrink to fit. We’ve come a long way, Baby!
I too am a 'flower child' I always wore boy cut men's jeans and my brother's flannel shirts 😊
I also began purchasing men's jeans in the 60's, but more because any "women's" jeans I found didn't fit as well as men's on my slim hips.
YES! We went to the Army/Navy and bought men's bell bottoms and also pea coats and these things that were called CPO jackets
You FlowerGirls are My People 🌼 Do you remember when The Gap first opened in the 70s and it was wall to wall, floor to ceiling Levi’s 👖 nothing else! You would ‘Fall.in.to.the.Gap’ for the greatest selection of Levi’s. Everything was number sized and you had to get measured and try on to get your right fit. They didn’t have different men’s and women’s ‘dungarees’. You could also get a Levi’s denim jacket there.
I find the same issue with razors. As a woman using a man’s razor, the shave is way better than using a razor made for a woman and the razor blade seems to be more durable and lasts longer. Who says a woman can’t use a man’s razor? 👍🏻😂💯🙌🏻
men dont need or want their razor to be pretty not saying that you do but again its one of those things men will just walk away use what works for you to hell with everyone else haters going to hate not your problem
My dad used to get so mad. He claimed that me shaving my legs dulled his blade.
Men's unscented deodorant is way cheaper too. It usually comes in a larger size. That whole "women need special formulations" line is absolute crap.
Lol. I can't believe ppl didn't know about this already
@@M.Campbell I read this elsewhere a few months ago and went to go check. Men and women's underarm antiperspirant were the same price and same size at my local store.
It's such a racket. I buy men's sleep pants (PJ bottoms): well-made, have pockets and are cheap. Women's? No pockets, flimsy, expensive. I buy boys' socks: warm, cheap and built to last a long time. Women's socks? Thin, flimsy, get holes almost right away, expensive. I buy men's rain jackets: TONS of pockets inside and out, good price. Women's? No pockets and expensive. But I didn't know about men's jeans -- THANK you!
If you are a small woman, shop in the boys XL sizes…..jackets, fleece, etc can be a third to half of comparable women’s sizes. THE PINK TAX!!!
@@pamelaspooner7183 Yes! I'm 5'3", 135 lbs and can fit the boys' larger sizes. And again, they're far more well-made than the same women's items.
oh jeez i've been looking for pj bottoms. the women's are so short and i live with my parents. I'm constantly worried i'm gonna flash them if i bend over, LOL.
I'm a plus size but i might try the men's jeans anyway. I use to wear my dad's old uniform pants in high school and boy's flannels in the 90s because I loved the grunge look. But the uniform pants were not comfy with my hips.
I only buy men's black socks for my uniform at work. I loathe women's socks! I don't need pretty socks! I need comfy black sock for my boots!
@@Anwelei "I'm a plus size but i might try the men's jeans anyway." ...Do!! The men's jeans come in lots of sizes.
As a man, and a single dad- Walmart is the best place to shop shop for casual style.
I started buying men's dress pants for work about a year ago. They fit me so much better than women's and are thicker and less stretchy. They go straight down from the hips and I can get whatever length I want. And the pockets are awesome. I need to try men's jeans now.
Yup. The pockets are great! I been buying men's cargo pants for years. Tickles me that "cargo" is now in fashion. The leg cut is great. The fabric weight is fantastic. My favorite pair cost less than 9 dollars.
Every so often there's not quite enough butt space or lap space for a woman, depends on the maker. But for under 20 bucks I will survive.
*Thank you for doing WALMART hacks* ! 👏 👏 👏 Many of us live in small towns & only have access to a Wal-Mart whereas Target stores are usually only in bigger cities.
So it's nice to see a famous UA-camr using Walmart items like us regular folks do!!😊 😊
Very true! We recently got a Marshalls in where I live and I'm super shocked. B.c like you stated we only had Walmart here too.
🥰 Awww. A 70’s girl halter top! Ohh how we all loved them!
Those definitely WERE THE DAYS, my friends!!
One thing we did do back then was wear super long bell bottom pants. But one thing we didn’t do back then was put holes 🕳️ in them. 😆Although the bottoms got pretty scraggly and beat up,🎉 because they were so long and dragged. ❤❤🎉🎉
Ohh what fun those days were!❤
So true 😊
@@_RavishingRaven_ Wow! Maybe one day we can get a Marshall's too! I know I would love it! I'm in a small town in Southern Kentucky!
@@Nan-59 Those were AMAZING memories weren't they?! The 60s & 70s were the best in my humble opinion! I feel so blessed 🙏 to have been a teenager in the mid 70's!
So much fun to see this! As a teenager, I loved wearing men's Levi's jeans. They were very popular with all the teenage girls on Long Island in the late 70s.
We wore them in Florida too lol red tag straight leg 😂❤
And in the Midwest! My favorite was a hand me down from my brother! 😃
My teen years were the 70's and the styles, food, music everything seemed simpler and more fun than I see kids having today. We also had less obesity (dancing with the Bee Gees), heart disease. Hypertension, diabetes, etc!
I did too. For several years my brother and I wore the same size jeans. Mom just bought a couple of pair every once in awhile to keep us clothed. We eventually matured into different sizes, but it was really convenient while it lasted.
Oh my gosh Yes!!!! 501 button fly jeans!!! My staple in H.S. In the ‘70’s!
I have always shopped the men's pants section: they fit better, last longer, are more durable to actual wear areas, and they have amazing pocket depths! I tried to shop for women's jeans 👖 but they were too low, to snug in the girdle area ( or next size up gappy), and no pockets for actual use! 2:11
Let's just say men's jeans are so durable in the wash !!!!!!
Love the deep pockets
I have men’s cargo shorts that have lasted for years and years. They were $15 and they have the most amazing pockets. My hands go all the way in past my wrists.
The men’s section in Walmart has been my go-to spot for jeans for four reasons-price, waist/inseam sizing that can’t be “sabotaged” the way women’s sizes are, they’re 100% denim which is WAY more durable than that denim/spandex mess, and They. Have. REAL. POCKETS!!!!
Me too! I have a waist that matches my hips…like a box….men’s mid rise jeans always fit me better…and the denim is far sturdier than women’s
I laughed at your description of women's jean sizes vs men's. When I was growing up, all jeans were sized in the 2-number way and once you found the right fit (first number) you had your choice of lengths (second number/inseam). The other choice was straight leg or boot cut. That was it, and it was easy to find your size and you didn't have to go through all of today's shape-names. Our choices were pretty much Levi's, Lee or Wrangler. Levi's 501 and 505 were particularly popular, and the most loved that you always hung onto as long as possible were the button-up ones. Your tee hacks are brilliant. My only 'no' is the jeans distressing. I have never understood this paying (sometimes outrageous prices) for jeans my mom would have thrown in the trash. If we got a hole in a pair that were super comfy and we desperately wanted to keep, we covered it with a patch. You could put a cute ready-made one on, or cut one of those iron-on denim patches a little bit bigger than the hole and iron it on. Then we would embroider some cool design on it so the whole thing looked like an intentional embroidery and you couldn't tell it was a repair. The two other things we used to do with our jeans if the knees wore through was we made them into cut-offs (we never called them shorts) or cute denim skirts. Today, I still laugh at the 'distressed look' clothes and marvel that they can get people to part with their hard-earned money to look like they got dressed out of a dumpster (sorry, just my old person's opinion). If mine get like that I will wear them to do yard work or clean the house, but that's it.
In my 70s now and have been buying men's jeans since I was a teenager for one simple reason: my legs are too long for women's jeans. I suffer from 'high-water syndrome'.
I have a short torso (so basically no waist) but long limbs, so anything meant to go over ankles or wrists stop short on me. So, it's been men's pants and shirts if I'm looking for long sleeves or legs; long skirts have to be custom-made. It's very rare to find leggings long enough for my legs.
That all being said, LOVE your modification ideas!
I'm all for comfort and simplicity in clothing (hate fussiness), and your suggestions hit that sweet spot!
The only thing I would add is to fold these items to bring left and right sides together, to better guarantee balance in cutting. Not everyone can freestyle cutting and not end up with one side trimmed higher than the other.
Same here....been buying from the men's for my long legs and short torso since the 70s since I hate high water situations!
My daughter went to the men’s section at Walmart after I sent her this video and got jeans with REAL POCKETS! And her absolute favorite cargo pants ever. Thank you for the tip!!!
I've been buying casual men's clothes for years because they've always been so much less. Plus I have really long legs and I can get stuff to fit me better. They are actually trying to pass legislation that will stop women being gouged for the same clothes that men pay 75% less for. Fabulous hacks Kallie!
It’s about hekkin’ time they passed laws to prevent price gouging like that!!!!
These are exactly what my sister needs. We're about the same height, but her legs are longer and has trouble finding jeans long enough. I'd buy them for me too. Plus, if we change sizes, it won't cost a lot to buy more.
I've also heard of a hack where you take a t shirt you love how it fits you, then lay it on top of the mens shirt and mark along where to cut so it fits the same! Works really well
You can take a light sanding block and rub it on the jean wherever you want for the washed out look! (Jean sewers hack!)
Another suggestion for us “under tall,” women is shop the kids section. The leggings and sweat are the perfect size 😊
I have a few pr of fleece sweat type pants from the girls dept. I’m 66, but have always been kinda rectangular shape with not much butt or waist. Am only 5ft tall, so these work nicely for me.
Heck I'm 5'6 and I've even found some cute shorts in the kids section. Since they normally make the bigger kids shorts longer, it works nicely.
IF you have a tiny figure. If you are med to large boned petite height, have a full figure, children's is NOT where you want to shop.
What boys/ men equivalent would work for 5ft tall women’s size 14 size comparison be? Thx
Great video! I love to make my clothes look different great ideas! I am only 4'11"" so before I realized I could shop in kids section my jeans were always way too long and too high up in waist. Justice girls jeans are my favorites but I actually have a lot from Walmart too. Love the cheap kids tees and tanks.
I have always shopped the men’s section. Even when I’m thrifting I hit the men’s section. Your shirt alterations are adorable and I wish I was young enough to pull off that halter top. Your videos are always top notch but this one is even better. Well done. The humor alone made me watch it twice.
Oh, gf, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU…Honestly! I’ve been wearing men’s jeans for the LONGEST time, and feeling awful about it, like,…people knew, and I never felt 100% ok about it, (or um…pretty?)…they ARE cheaper, better pockets…etc..and with all these ideas? Now, I can feel good to know I’ve been doing something right for all this time and in the future, I will TRUST my instinct!💕
Rock those jeans honey!!! You are pretty no matter what you wear!
You're smart! Stop the self doubt. I love wearing men's pants! They flatter me AND the pockets hold cell phones easily.
I find their men's jeans on the clearance rack for $5 all the time. Love them
I'm 66, married for 42 years, and I've been buying men's jeans since the first time I shopped for hubby's. The simple sizing, thicker, longer lived denim and much lower price made it a no brainer.
I had brothers so I started wearing boys jeans and shirts in the 60's. All of my jeans today are men's as are most of my t-shirts and casual shirts and jackets.
Love this! I shop the men's section for plain hooded sweatshirts and also jean jackets. I size down one size from my normal women's size. The colors of mens clothing is so much more appealing to me (can't stand purple, pink or turquoise). The fabric and zippers also tend to be heavier and better quality. I'll have to try the jeans too!
This applies to many men's vs women's items, i.e., Razors. It's called the "pink" law
Yep, I've been doing this for some time. Once I found the right men's or in my case boys size jeans my daughter also started gifting me the jeans that my grandsons have grown out of. Super comfortable, high quality and great fit. I've raided the mens and boys sections for pajamas, hoodies, flannels and t-shirts for years as well. Great selection and savings.
Don't forget, if you don't like the "distressed" look, you can always take it to the serger, sewing machine, or even hand sew a new hem or seam. Get crafty, ladies!
I just discovered no sew hem tape! I’m short so this is like a miracle!
“Volcano-shaped” - 🤣🤣🤣
I've been wearing men's jeans, shorts, tees, buttondowns, sweats, etc. for over 40 years. Always check the men's section at all stores. I also love buying packages of mens plain white tee's and tanks. I dye them whatever colors I want. You can get a package for the price of one or two womens tees.
May I say you look fantastic for recently having your 3rd baby! And I used to wear men’s jeans for years as a young woman. Now that I’m older I have a few pairs from Old Navy that I love. Plus I always buy on clearance.
I love this! Those wranglers are perfect. I shared this with my daughter and she's definitely going to try this. She usually hits up the Goodwill but their prices are so high lately that she can get these for about the same price. I love that idea of cutting the jean shorts shorter in the front and longer in the back. Those flannels and sweatshirt are so cute! Thank you for showing us this 🥰👍🏻
RIP to Kallie's husband having his own closet😢 We have 4 sons, I have passed so many of their hoodies down to myself🤫My mom and I were walking through Walmart yesterday, admiring that exact flannel and she said "you can buy it for yourself"😉🤣❤🙏🏾
I was in Dollar General the other day in their candle section and one was called "Stolen Hoodie" and it made me giggle cause u know we're hoodie thieves!
@@laurieclarkson9180 🤣🤣My 2 favorite things in one: candles and stolen hoodies🤗
I have 2 big and tall sons so I never run out of clothes 😉
@@NoFear69262 That's part of our special Mother/Son bonds😉🤷🏾♀️🤣🤣
I have been seriously considering going to men's jeans. My husband used to wear the Wranglers and they were a lot cheaper. I out and out refuse to drop even $50 on a pair of women's jeans. Nope, no way. TY for sharing this.
Oh my goodness! I'm surprised at how many people I see commenting that they wear the men's jeans. I have *never* been able to put my caboose in a pair of men's jeans. They do not have enough butt room for me.
However I have worn means t-shirts and flannels for years!
I am here for this!
Agree with others that doing this to thifted clothes is better but the info and inspiration is there to use it as you will! Love it!
Exactly how I made it through my teenage years in the nineties wanting to be stylish and my parents had a limited budget. I've gone back to this during weight changes due to medical reasons which were unexpected and I wasnt working and couldnt afford the 200$ perfect boot cut soft designer ones
OMGG!!
( oh my goodness gracious!)
All of us from the graduating classes of the 60’s and 70’s!
We raided the men’s clothing all the time. My brother and I shared turtle necks all the time! The jeans were very comfy, and since I could sew, I could take in the waist!😊😂
I started doing the same thing with Costco jeans! I was tired of buying literally the same size same brand jeans and somehow getting something that didn't fit. Not only are they cheaper, the sizes actually make sense and aren't just made up.
And Costco never has tall sizes for women. Wish men wore leggings!
@@Komponentsand dresses
I used to use Men's Levis one I was in high school.... so much cheaper than Womens and I loved them.
I love these hacks! I’ve been wearing men’s jeans for years. They’re so much better and cheaper - everything you said! ❤
You nailed it! Men’s stuff is SO MUCH CHEAPER!!!!
And I love how men’s jeans are actually thick jeans!
I’m tired of searching for jeans that won’t do the spandex stretch in the butt that makes it snag.
To do great holes-
Use some sandpaper. I swear by it. Same with the hem after you’ve cut the hem off.
I’m the queen of cutting off jeans and making amazing v neck shirts out of terrible shirts!
On weirdly sized tees, on the bottom, do side slots about 5 inches up. Helps if that part is tighter than you like. Pop a stitch in & it will stay that way forever.
And leave a tad bit more length on the inner leg seams- if you have any thighs. Lord knows tugging them down is annoying!
LOL, very cute video. As a Happily Divorced 100 % male, all you have to do is ask and you'll get my help. What you've shown clothing-wise has been going on since the 1960s.
I have Wrangler and Levi's jeans from Walmart and made shorts. Cut holes in pants legs since the 1960s, I've been around since 1963. Shirts of many kinds cut off sleeves, neckline, etc. Where did I learn all of this ? My older sisters taught me, as I am the youngest in a family of eleven people. My ex-wife who is 4 feet 11 inches has been shopping in the boys' department for jeans and shirts and steel-toed boots for decades too, as she works on a factory floor. Have a great day.
Awesome upcycles. I started wearing men's jeans about 15 years ago. They're way less in cost and way more in comfort. When I had a sewing machine I'd lengthen my pockets with old flannel shirts and would lengthen pockets for anyone for free... because we deserve it.
I’ve been wearing men’s tees for years. I am plus size and want extra length. I wear the same size in men’s that I do in plus - 2X! I usually get the cheap cotton blend ones (about $6.00).
Same here
You bring back my college days of cutting up free college tshirts so they were cute. Thanks for this video.
OMG, what a simple yet revolutionary idea! It never occurred to me that I could shop the men's section. I feel a bit dumb, even! I live in Brazil, but travel to the US about once a year or every two years. I'll check Walmart's men section when I'm there next! In the mean time I'll do the same in some local shops, I hope it works!
Don't feel dumb girl embrace it trust me if anything if I saw you shopping in men's I would think your cool af !
Yes! Men's jeans rock. YES...THE POCKETS!! Such depth. You're absolutely right that women get the short end of the stick from the industry. So complicated in sizing and FAKE pockets. My hubby had some old skinny jeans from his emo days that fit me perfectly & flatteringly.... the pockets go on for days.
Worked at The Gap in college. Always suggested to girls to try on the men's jeans. Great ideas. 💗
I’m loving this. My teen daughters have always said that their brother’s section had better clothing. But I don’t like the bulky look so this really helps. Thanks for sharing these creative ideas.
I had to laugh when you "up-cycled" the jeans by cutting off the hem and putting a hole in them, lol. We would call that the hillbilly look. In fact, most of those up-cycle designs I would use as painting clothes, lol.
As a victim of the 1990's mom jean...men's pants were the only way to escape the hideous mom Jean look. I remember my first men's Jean purchase from GAP...button fly...they were seriously the cutest fit on me for a change. I loved them so much that I recently went searching on GAP for them, and they actually offer the button fly 90's style. 👍🏻👍🏻
I wonder if that sorta desire was the origin of the term "boyfriend jean" many womens departments sell
@@flowersafeheart I bet you're right!
I am glad you all young people just discovered that. That is something we older generations had known for a long time. I have been buying mens clothes and jeans since I was a little girl, being a tomboy myself, and the fact that back in my time, there weren't that many options like todays.
Mens clothes are usually cheaper than womens as a rule and they always had less stretch that womens.
I started this year buying men's sport shorts because the women's were so darned short! The men's are about knee-length on me and have a fuller crotch area, so much more comfortable, especially when working out.
I've been hitting up the mens dept for years over sized blazers, dress shirts and relaxed cool jeans. The quality and price points are way better than the womens clothing options any day.
I didn't know that this wasn't common knowledge. I grew up wearing hand me down jeans from male cousin and from thrift stores. Bought pants also came from the men's section cause they where cheaper and made better. Good to know a new generation is learning the same. (I'm around 40 here)
Wow!! I would have never thought mens jeans. Thanks for sharing , my womans jeans are constantly ripping after year (by the belt loop ). I thought expensive jeans would last but i was wrong wrong. Straight leg no distress is my preference anyways, i will definitely give this a try. More pocket space for snacks cracked me up lol!
The most comfortable and coolest (for hot weather) shorts I own are men's boxers (underpants like my grandpa wore)! I stitched up the fly in the front. They are my favorite shorts when I'm at home. I sleep in them with a white V neck men's Tee shirt. So comfortable!You get a pack of 3 or more for not much money!
"Take your passion ... and make it happen!" ... Sorry, am in a Flashdance state of mind with the off-the-shoulder creativity!
I've been wearing men's jeans since the 80's. You are absolutely correct!
Thank you for doing this, I buy man clothes, and I been getting crap from ladies saying rude stuff to me about it. Now I will just smile at them because I know am not the only one.
I've been buying men's jeans since the 70s. They fit me better and sizing has always been so simple.
I've just looked at Asda in the UK who are owned by Walmart (we don't have Walmart). A pair of straight legged men's jeans are £10 each or 2 pairs for £16, a pair of straight legged women's jeans are £17 for 1 pair no 2 for offers on women's. One pair of women's are literally £1 dearer than 2 pairs of men's 😮. I'm definitely measuring myself for men's jeans thanks for the idea. Also if it sticks out a bit at the waist at the back you can fix that with minimal sewing skills and a piece of elastic.
I can’t believe this is news.
I’ve bought women’s jeans once in all my life, and I’m going on 67 yrs.
Men’s shirts too.
T-shirts, socks, winter flannels, even dress shirts.
As a matter of fact the only things I buy in women’s is bathing suits, sweaters, underwear & occasionally to dress up for an event.
Great video! i will definitely shop the men's section more. I would have liked if you had explained the men's jeans sizing a little more for us to go by.
Men's jeans are sold by waist & inseam measurement. So a 25 x 32 would be a 25 inch waist and a 32 inch long inseam. Just like Levi's 501s.
@@nickyonstilts128 great! thank you 😀
@@nickyonstilts128. I always have trouble with what a size 12 would be in a men’s
@@Tattiepoo1 It might be as high as a 33" or 34" men's waist, that's the size I used to wear in 501's. It really depends on whether it comes up high waisted or mid-waisted on you (Rise). If it hits you below your natural waist, you'll need more room because it's around your hips. Hope this helps.
@@nickyonstilts128 thanks so much. Yes it does. And I guess I should measure my waist. Lol
In my late teens and early 20's I wore men's jeans and button up shirts, with a tank top underneath or buttoned it down and tied it up. We used to dress so comfortable in the 90s. I am only 5'1 and I always found it easier to wear men's jeans because I could buy them by the length.
Costco often has inexpensive women's jeans. It's usually the Gloria Vanderbilt brand. They are denim, 5 pockets, have 2% Spandex, and come in black as well as blue (sometimes other colors too).
I either get Lee relaxed fit at the waist jeans at goodwill (when they are donated) for between $5-8 each. The alternative jeans are Gloria Vanderbilt "Amanda" style (a little bit slimer leg but still fit my belly area)
Gloria Vanderbilt jeans and the BEST jeans for women.
I live in Walmart mens section clothes!!!! I love buying the oversized t-shirts and use these as night shirts!!! Much better than the ladies nightgowns!!! 😂😂 I've bought and wore Rustler's from Walmart for years, they fit better and look better than most women's jeans do, and I used to get compliments on my jeans alot!!! Lol of course I was much younger then!!!
I watch for the t-shirts to go on sale and look for the really soft one's in 3X to 4X and get them for cosy sleep shirts and to wear around the house, that way I don't have to wear a robe, once in a while I get lucky and find a really soft flannel to wear as a robe in the winter!!! They are great!! Love getting things on sale!!!!
I recently found that a size 6/8 women’s matches a boys’ size 18! I can’t bet how well they fit my hips AND they are pull on! Got them at Walmart for under $20!
How messed up is it that the women’s jeans I bought recently are virtually the same height in the front and back? But the boys’ and men’s have more fabric in the back to accommodate a butt! We need booty space, too!
My husband and I were just talking about this, he doesn't get women's jeans, it boggles his dome😅. The tee shirts in the men's section are great too, the George brand, check it out, run do not walk LOL. The flannels are soooooooooooo soft, I saw the George brand one day in store, grabbed some lounge stuff for hubs. He loves them and now has, I lost count how much George stuff he has. Great video, thank you, I'm a new sub, nice to meet you!
I usually don't do a ton of clothing DIYs, but this came at just the right time!!
Been wearing men's socks, flannels, long sleeve shirts and even some boots for over 5 years now. They last really well, and I can add a necklace or nail polish to look girly if I so choose. Functionality and comfort are my main focus with clothes.
I'm 58 and have worn boys or men's Levi's since I was probably 10 years old. I think I was in HS when I even heard about women's jeans. I bought a great pair of Levi's straight legs at Target last summer. You just have to try on different cuts and brands to get a pair that fits nicely w/o the excessive material in the crotch.
When I want my jeans to look distressed, all I do is wear them and wait. I wear them when I do my housework, my gardening, my errands, and just let my life put the holes and tears wherever they may go. Is it fashionable? No, but at least it's personalized. Thank you for the tips on buying jeans from the men's department. I'm in need of new jeans, and for less than $20 and with so many pockets, too! Next time I go to Walmart, I'm heading over there right away. Already thinking about what I'm going to do with all those pockets!
So glad you are doing this! I have been stilling my hubby's stuff for over 30yrs even men's shoes fit my big 11 feet. It is hard to find cute shoes in my size but for everyday running men's do great for the job and cost less!
One of my coworkers wore a size 11 shoe, and loved TJ Maxx because they always had a ton of shoes in her size.
After you make the shorts, the part that you cut off makes great hot pads or oven mitts. For the hot pads, just cut to size, turn inside out, pin quilt batting to the front, sew across one end, including the batting in the seam, sew the bottom seam, but leave a space big enough to turn it right side out. Turn it inside out and sew the opening closed by folding in the seam allowance and topstitching across the whole seam. Then topstitch the other seam. If you want to add a hanging loop, add the loop before you sew the seam. If you want to make oven mitts, use the leg section and cut out your pattern from it, and proceed following the pattern instructions. You now have very useful and attractive things made out of the waste material.
I love this idea it would be so fun to do with thrifted clothes vs fast fashion.
Oh my goodness I am so happy to have found this video! I literally just bought a pair of pants from the women's section at Walmart not even a month ago and they are already tearing at the pockets, so frustrating! And I just haven't wanted to go back because I'm tired of my jeans always wearing out so quickly. Never ever thought to go to the means section for pants but that is genius! I already know my in seam, just got to measure my waist!
*men's section 🤦🏼
Save the sleeves from the T-shirt, they make wonderful WIDE headbands! I’ve got a few for when I do facials. Thank you!
i have been buying boys jeans and shorts for years. depending on the brand, i’m either a 14 or 18. they fit me better, have more pockets and they cost so much less. i especially love the cargo shorts!
I like the pockets on men's jeans. they are real and usable pockets. I too like the sizing of waist and length. And if you just wash and dry the jeans that you just cut, they will fray naturaly and easier to pull the threads out as you go. Coming from someone that was a teen in the 1970's when frayed hem jeans were very cool. Also. If you put your jeans on, while wet, and wear them until they dry, (wear a belt to hepl the waist draw in to your waist) they will conform to your body quicker. At least that worked with the 100% cotton jeans of the '70's. I wore men's jeans a lot back then due to the sizing. my legs were long for my skinny body. To get jeans that fit my waist and hips, i needed much longer jeans than the ladies jeans provided. back then, the longer jeans were the style. Like touching the ground kind of long. lol some of this may not work as well with jeans that are not 100% cotton. though it may on jeans that are very high percentage cotton. 95% maybe?
Thanks for the tips. I hit up the mend section yesterday and got a really nice color Flannel shirt for fall and it was $14 canadain and in the women's it was $24.99 for a Flannel Shirt. Love your videos.
Getting ready to jeans shop for fall and will have to try this. I'm in between sizes in women's. One is too tight the other is too loose. Plus the spandex they Put in womens jeans looks and feels great at the beginning of the day, but by the end the jeans are all stretched out.
I discovered a long time ago that men's flannel shirts not only fit me better but last much longer than women's flannel shirts. I buy my shirts at thrift stores. Thrift stores are also a really good way to find unique jewelry.
Brilliant hacks! This may be right up there with your famed wrapping paper video! I've been buying men's jeans for years because of the inseam (I have very long legs), but I never thought about hacking their hoodies!! I've got some shopping to do!✂
I started buying Walmart mens Wranglers and George brand jeans 3 years ago. Im glad I tried a pair on. I was always buying Levi's for over 30 years. I can buy 3-4 pairs of Walmart jeans now for the same price as Levi's jean.
I tried the Jean technique a few months back with me and my friends told me about it but unfortunately with the way my body type is it did not flatter me at all… My stomach is bigger than my hip area so I have to wear a bigger size and so there’s just way too much bagginess in the front that it was not a good luck. They look great on you though!
I’m 70 & been buying from the men’s department for years!! I discovered this when I was buying clothing for my husband & sons. The men’s department have better prices, their turtleneck’s & sock’s are made with better material than women’s depending on the store. I’ve styled men’s dress shirts to a feminine fit for me because the material is far better, more colors, patterns & wrinkle-free. 😊
The Pink Tax is savage. I've been wearing guys stuff for about two decade.
Also, for better deal, hit up retailers starting in mid-September for deals on their fall stuff (ex. T shirts that would be awesome layered under something warmer) and then January for their winter stuff.
I used to ALWAYS buy my new winter coat from a store that was called Bon-Ton. Amazing product quality, massive discounts, and POCKETS GALORE.
It was a sad day when that store finally closed. Ended up getting a women's winter jacket last year. Was not impressed.
I would have never imagined buying men’s clothing. They way you styled them is amazing. Thanks for sharing
I love my Walmart men's flannel. I picked one up last winter for $3 on clearance. I had just given birth and it was that perfect loose fit but so soft and thick.
I had gotten like 5 shirts the day after father's day that were $0.50 each. I got them in a large size for pj shirts. Anyway, a few years later I used them for the first couple weeks with baby. I would go throb multiple in a day and not worry about ruining them by over washing. Then when my baby stopped spitting up so much they were up cycled to burp clothes. Then they were finally retired. RIP father's day shirts.
Thanks for the info on the jeans. I am 5'9 and have a 32 in inseam. Finding women's jeans that actually FIT me is impossible. I won't be cutting them up though. As for tops and sweatshirts I will start at the thrift store or a yardsale.
Wow. I feel so old. I could never “upcycle” jeans by pretty much ruining them. I know it’s the trend, but I just can’t do it.
Me too. Clothes wear out fast enough without purposely destroying them.
My first pair of jeans, Lee bootcut, purchased from a men's clothing store in the 70s...I wore those till they were see thru 😂 some really good tips
I love this!! I have lost weight and need new jeans and clothes for this fall. Money is tight though so I’m going to shop Walmarts men section! Thanks for this video!!
This reminds me of Kandee Johnson DIYs from back in the day. It made me so happy to watch. Thank you 🥹❤️