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Old 04-22-2008, 04:29 PM   #1
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I know most of you guys wear dickies. I bought some dickies cargo shorts the other day and they were a little too tight in the groin area. They fit like dresss pants it was horrible. Do they run small or is that just how they are? I was hoping they would be just like a pair of regular shorts just a better material.

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Old 04-22-2008, 04:58 PM   #2
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i often have the problem of pants to small in the groin area
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i often have the problem of pants to small in the groin area
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I know most of you guys wear dickies. I bought some dickies cargo shorts the other day and they were a little too tight in the groin area. They fit like dresss pants it was horrible. Do they run small or is that just how they are? I was hoping they would be just like a pair of regular shorts just a better material.
Carhartt.

They have different fits (casual, dungaree, full fit, slim fit, etc...).

Plus all types of material (cloth, canvas, duck, etc...).

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http://www.duluthtrading.com/

I buy all my work clothes from here. Order a catalog because there is soo much cool stuff offered I don't know where to start. If you like gadgets, this is for you.
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http://www.duluthtrading.com/

I buy all my work clothes from here. Order a catalog because there is soo much cool stuff offered I don't know where to start. If you like gadgets, this is for you.

Great products! Always have Loved DT!



Another place to look is Helly/Hansen. Pricey, but indestructible!

http://www.hhworkwear.com/
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http://www.utilikilts.com/?page_id=30
mabey this will give you more room
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mabey this will give you more room

Now THAT IS COOL. Literally!!!! REAL MEN wear kilts!





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www.blaklader.com


I wear these everyday. Worth every penny.
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goodwill or garage sales, I am not paying more than $3 for a pair of shorts I am going to destroy, I guess I am just cheap. Allthough I do wear $100 merrell shoes to work in, but no other shoe lasts as long as the merrells.
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Colder months: Carhartts.

Summer: These (Extremely comfortable): http://shop.lee.com/storefront/leeje...917&cat=Shorts

FWIW: We all dress in navy blue: So the Carhartts are navy blue, the shorts are navy blue (Lee calls it "ink") and the work shirts are navy blue with company name. I have about 8 to 10 pairs of each for work.
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I use these with the knee pad inserts:

http://www.blakladerusa.com/catalog/...ility_pockets/

And believe it or not will probably try this in the summer, with jocks underneath of course you pervs!!!:

http://www.blakladerusa.com/catalog/.../glasgow_kilt/

I have found the work pants to be brilliant so I am willing to give the kilt a chop in an attempt to cool my nethers on those hot days.
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I know most of you guys wear dickies. I bought some dickies cargo shorts the other day and they were a little too tight in the groin area. They fit like dresss pants it was horrible. Do they run small or is that just how they are? I was hoping they would be just like a pair of regular shorts just a better material.
I know what you mean about those Dickies shorts. I bought one pair and that was it. They are cut funny and uncomfortable. I even bought them a little big and that didn't even help. So, I started buy shorts from Walmart. I got a bunch that are cargo shorts. They were like $10-14 each.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catal...atNavId=133197
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Carhart Dungaree fit with the double knees... a little warm in the summer, but by far the most durable and comfortable that I have worn. I still wear a pair that are at least 5 years old, though they may be held together by all the construction adhesive I've wiped on them over the years!
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