From the Shop Floor
Fit & Sizing Guides
The questions we answer at the counter every day, written down. Real specs on the brands we carry, no fluff.
Dickies 874 Original Fit vs. 874 Flex: What’s the Difference?
Same classic Dickies 874 cut, two fabrics. We break down weight, stretch, feel and sizing so you can pick the right work pant at Jeans Plus in San Jose.
4 min readHat Sizing GuideHow to Choose Your New Era 59FIFTY Hat Size
Fitted hats have no adjuster, so the size has to be right. Measure your head in 60 seconds, read the 59FIFTY size chart, and learn how the 9FIFTY, 9FORTY and 9SEVENTY differ.
4 min readT-Shirt GuidePro Club Heavyweight vs. Comfort T-Shirts: Which One Is for You?
Pro Club makes two blank tees that look alike on the rack. One is a 6.5 oz heavyweight, the other a 5.8 oz comfort tee. Here is how they differ and which to grab.
3 min readWorkwear GuideDickies Work Pants Fit & Size Guide: 874, Double Knee, Skinny and Slim Cargo
How to measure your waist and inseam, how each Dickies fit we stock actually sits, and how to pick between the 874, Loose Fit Double Knee, Skinny Tapered and Slim Cargo.
5 min readHoodie GuidePro Club Heavyweight Fleece Guide: Pullover Hoodie vs. Full-Zip vs. Crewneck
Pro Club’s 13 oz heavyweight fleece comes as a pullover hoodie, a full-zip hoodie, a crewneck and matching sweatpants. Here is what the fabric is, how each piece fits and how to size it.
4 min readWorkwear GuideBen Davis Jackets Explained: Original Heavyweight vs. Mechanic’s vs. Denim
Ben Davis makes three workwear jackets that get mixed up constantly. We break down the snap-front Original, the zip-front Mechanic’s and the denim version: fabric, lining, fit and sizing.
4 min readSneaker CareKeep Your Sneakers Fresh: Crease Guards, Pills and Deodorizer Explained
The three Crep Protect products we stock, what each one actually does, how to use them, and the sneaker-care habits that make them work.
4 min readFragrance GuideA Beginner’s Guide to Oud and Arabian Perfume
Oud fragrances last all day, project further than most designer colognes and cost a fraction of the price. What oud is, how the sweet, fruity and woody styles differ, and how to wear it.
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