So I have two pairs of BDUs and at first I hated the button fly, preferring the standard zipper fly, but as I’ve worn the BDUs I’ve come to prefer the button fly. Thoughts? Opinions? Discussion?
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I remember first trying out button fly jeans back in high school. After I got my first pair, I much preferred them to their zipper fly counterparts. At some point, I switched back over to the zipper, though. (I don’t think it was fully intentional - probably just started wearing a different brand). Currently, I have 2 pairs of button fly jeans, and about 3 pairs of zipper fly.
The thing I like about them is that I don’t have to worry about being caught with my fly open. 
LilShieste
I hate button flies. I hate them even more when my BF has one.
Button flies are an order of magnitude sexier than zippers. My husband wore black BDUs with a button fly on our first date (and big black Altamas). Hubba hubba. He hasn’t worn them in a while - think I’ll move 'em up a bit in the closet queue and drop some hints.
Button flies are very good for quick-release undoing. For when you’ve (or someone’s) just got to pull your jeans off then and there.
They’re rubbish for doing up after peeing though.
Different circumstances, different winner.
Agreed - I can’t see how using a urinal is practical with a button fly, you either have to:
-Lengthy fumble to get them open without undoing the top button and/or your belt, then lengthy fumble to do them up again
-Undo the top button and/or your belt and unbutton the whole lot, but then there’s a risk they’ll fall down completely while you’re in mid-pee, and you still have to do a moderately lengthy fumble to do them up again afterwards.
All that conspicuous fumbling in the crotch area attracts too much attention, as does undoing your belt and the whole of your fly (as if you’re going to take them off)
I’m female (despite what certain people in certian other thread :mad: have suggested). And I don’t wear anything with a fly. But I prefer buttons. Much more fun to take off. Slowly.
Button flies work well after they have been broken in, and there is much less chance of doing yourself an injury while re-fastening.
I’m with you, betenoir . Button-fly also makes the package look bigger.
Button Fly, no questions.
Nobody has ever been caught in a button.
In the unlikely event that I someday get involved in Civil War reinactments, I’ll wear button fly. Until then, I’ll stick with zippers.
I’m lazy… zippers are far more speedy and convenient than buttons. They are pretty much fool proof and can be operated much more quickly. I had an… ‘accident’… with a zipper when I was young. I will never make that mistake again, but it only takes a little care to avoid.
Button Fly
I have testicles.
For some of us, leaving the top button done results in fumbling that is more impractical and, uh, uncomfortable.
To quote W’s favorite philosopher:
Same here but I make sure they’re not swinging in the breeze when I go to zip up. Can’t stand button fly.
No testicles here.
For some reason, I prefer button flys. I really can’t say why, other than zippers are just boring and common. Happening upon a button fly wile expecting a zipper can be quite a thrill.
What are BDU’s?
Battle Dress Uniform, aka “fatigues”
I think a button fly doesn’t work past a certain age. I used to look mahvelous in them 6 or 8 years ago when I was in shape with washboard abs and I could dress “young” and still get away with it.
Now that I’m over 40 and have a spare tire, I feel silly trying to look good in 501’s.
I’ve never caught my naughty bits in a button fly. You’d think that would make button fly a no brainer.
I have velcro shoes.
Where’s the velcro Jeans!