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DWC2 - 2017 - 2019

Heavy Weight Contests & Competitions
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    tfahey00
    Joined: 28 Sept 2017

    @fanya:

    It's getting close, times are getting exciting!

    So, moral/professional dilemma. I'm going to college for my bachelors in accounting.  I got a very entry level job at a bank/wealth management company in their payroll department.  Our entire building is no client contact, unless there is a client meeting.  I have no contact with clients either way.  Dress code is business  casual with jeans acceptable because of the no client contact.  Other branches that have actual banks are business professional with slacks. Everyone in my building wears jeans, both the men and women. Up to this point I've worn a shirt and tie with slacks for two reasons which I've mentioned, I like dressing up, and the whole "dress for the job you want, not the job you have"; so, do I continue to wear a tie and slacks everyday or, do I claim too busy with school to maintain, and join the crowd and go open collar and jeans to get more contest wear in.

    Serious first world problem here.

    I absolutely love wearing denim with a sport coat. It's such a great combo!

    Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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      tfahey00
      Joined: 28 Sept 2017

      @Megatron1505 how often will we need to submit updates? I'm guessing monthly?

      What can cause disqualification? In the event I have a blowout and need a repair which takes longer than a month, will that constitute grounds for disqualification from the challenge?

      Will an official set of rules be posted as we near the beginning or at the start date? I've never entered a contest so I'm not 100% on how it all works.

      Thanks!!

      Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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        fanya
        Joined: 28 Nov 2012

        @Jett129:

        Maybe some denim days at first,and do you have to forgoe the closed collar/necktie look just because you're wearing denim. See how that affects your perception in the office and adjust accordingly.

        I feel ties are too formal for denims casualness, but maybe behind a sport coat as tfahey00 has mentioned
        @tfahey00:

        I absolutely love wearing denim with a sport coat. It's such a great combo!

        Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

        I think this might be the best solution, and it's going to be getting cold so another layer is always good!

        Super excited for the contest.  Going to get in my denim this weekend.  Ya know, amnesty wears and all.

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          tfahey00
          Joined: 28 Sept 2017

          @fanya:

          @Jett129:

          Maybe some denim days at first,and do you have to forgoe the closed collar/necktie look just because you're wearing denim. See how that affects your perception in the office and adjust accordingly.

          I feel ties are too formal for denims casualness, but maybe behind a sport coat as tfahey00 has mentioned
          @tfahey00:

          I absolutely love wearing denim with a sport coat. It's such a great combo!

          Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

          I think this might be the best solution, and it's going to be getting cold so another layer is always good!

          Super excited for the contest.  Going to get in my denim this weekend.  Ya know, amnesty wears and all.

          Here's my denim with a sport coat and bowtie. I don't think it looks out of place…

          Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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            Megatron1505
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            Joined: 10 Jul 2011

            Updates are preferred monthly, unless you have a good excuse like a blow out. I'm going to drop a ruling in about no more than 8 weeks between updates I reckon, that should be more than enough time to solve most emergencies and if it isn't then the contestant probably has more to worry about in life than a denim contest  ???

            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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              fanya
              Joined: 28 Nov 2012

              @tfahey00:

              @fanya:

              @Jett129:

              Maybe some denim days at first,and do you have to forgoe the closed collar/necktie look just because you're wearing denim. See how that affects your perception in the office and adjust accordingly.

              I feel ties are too formal for denims casualness, but maybe behind a sport coat as tfahey00 has mentioned
              @tfahey00:

              I absolutely love wearing denim with a sport coat. It's such a great combo!

              Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

              I think this might be the best solution, and it's going to be getting cold so another layer is always good!

              Super excited for the contest.  Going to get in my denim this weekend.  Ya know, amnesty wears and all.

              Here's my denim with a sport coat and bowtie. I don't think it looks out of place…[ig width=640 height=480]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171005/96e206d217af61aa7ee19bc625e5ba3f.jpg

              Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

              Classy!  The jacket ties it all together, I'm going to have to hustle up some money to get one.

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                louisbosco
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                are you going to create a new thread to start things officially? or do we keep going from here..

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                • Harvey Specter
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                  Megatron1505
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                  I'm easy guys, a submissions thread would probably be cleaner but the build up content is good for reference info.

                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                    bryaneidins70
                    Iron Heart Deity
                    Joined: 24 Feb 2017

                    I'm off to IH Hq Monday to choose a pair for the comp. Got a couple of ideas. I'll let you know what I ended up with on Monday.

                    'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                      rocket
                      Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                      much fun there  😉

                      rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                      It's all humbug, like everywhere
                      R.I.P. Geo

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                        goosehd
                        Mod Squad
                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                        Payment sent.  This should be a fun experience and I really can't wait to see some of the submissions and end results.

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                          goosehd
                          Mod Squad
                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                          Are there any tips on selecting the pair of jeans for the competition?  I have the 888's on order, but was curious if anybody ever tried 634-XHS.

                          I have a pair of the 634-XHSod that I haven't worn yet, and was kicking around the insane idea of using them.

                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                            neph93
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                            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                            XHS-Od is a great idea. That stuff wears in beautifully. The regular XHS gives high contrast fades at the crease points and lovely vertical fading on the thighs etc. They'd be good DWC jeans too, without a doubt.

                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                            • Dame Vera Lynn
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                              tfahey00
                              Joined: 28 Sept 2017

                              I'd totally melt wearing a 25oz jean during the summer. Holy crap! I'm entering boring old Levi's 501XX 1947s. 14oz is going to keep me from smelling like a bog in July…

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                                bryaneidins70
                                Iron Heart Deity
                                Joined: 24 Feb 2017

                                @tfahey00:

                                I'd totally melt wearing a 25oz jean during the summer. Holy crap! I'm entering boring old Levi's 501XX 1947s. 14oz is going to keep me from smelling like a bog in July…

                                My thoughts are the same.....'What can I comfortably wear most of the year and also take on holiday'.

                                'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                                  Megatron1505
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                  25oz breathes surprisingly well, 21 is also good. The 14od is less breathable than the standard 14, but still good summer jeans.

                                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                    neph93
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                    I'm good in 25oz up to about the low to mid 20's . Which works well given where I live [emoji1]

                                    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                                    • Dame Vera Lynn
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                                      manufc10
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                                      Are the 25oz more breathable than the original 18oz?

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                                        neph93
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                                        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                        @manufc10:

                                        Are the 25oz more breathable than the original 18oz?

                                        I'd say so yes. The 18oz and UHR are the two IH denims that breathe the least.

                                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                                        • Dame Vera Lynn
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                                          manufc10
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                                          @neph93:

                                          @manufc10:

                                          Are the 25oz more breathable than the original 18oz?

                                          I'd say so yes. The 18oz and UHR are the two IH denims that breathe the least.

                                          Oh damn…you've just given me a ray of light.  I've never really given them a second thought since I live in the middle of a desert but if they are that breathable then they might be doable for winter.

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