Best Jeans for Men

Distressed, ripped, tattooed or all-dark and sleek – jeans are now very OK, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, in the office and out of it, as everyday wear in men’s clothing. They’re so ‘in’, that Yves Saint Laurent even once commented that, “I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity – all I hope for in my clothes.”

When it comes to jeans dudes, you don’t have to go super-tight, but at the same time, don’t be afraid of going to a tighter cut than what you might normally feel comfortable in. Slim tapered jeans look great on most men, but if you’re not game, a straight leg or boot cut will function just as well.

Jeans are accentuated best by the shoes you wear (see examples in the image gallery below) and by the top you choose to match the jeans with.

In summer, a simple tee will do, and in winter, try layering – wear a white tee or singlet, a jean shirt (open) and a dark biker leather jacket also open worn over the jean shirt – HOT!

When it comes to designer jean labels, True Religion, Levi, Rock & Republic, Diesel, even JAG, all offer edgy, progressive design inspired by rock & roll and bikers with an emphasis on modern silhouettes and sleek fits. And if you hadn’t thunk it already, the denim industry is a trillion dollar heavyweight that has a finger in every fashion label – and the ad campaigns for denim go through the roof – both in originality and price, as denim marketers try to catch your attention.

Ignore the hype and look for the best deals possible: You can get great specials on jeans (particularly at the end of a season), but without a special, a really good pair can be found for around $140 or so if you shop cleverly. This is not unreasonable, a good pair of jeans should last you a long time if taken care of properly.

Here’s a breakdown of the best jeans styles around and a bit of info on what you should pick for you!

Straight and Loose Fit

Straight jeans are cut the same width from thigh to hip and seem to suit most men, especially those a little heavier all round. Straight jeans also suit the older gentleman because they tend to be more classic and traditional but please, please gents DO NOT TUCK your shirts into your jeans unless you have a waist to die for. Big tums accentuated by tucked in shirts are not flattering at all; instead try a dark, untucked shirt with a u-shaped silhouette to make you look slim.

Loose fit jeans have more room on the bottom and thigh by about an inch. They have a tapered leg but it is a bit looser than the classic cut. Loose or relaxed fit jeans are the most popular for men because they generally feel more relaxed and they allow men to move more and be active.

Boot Cut

Western jeans are a similar fit to classic jeans because they have a slim fitting bottom and thigh, but instead of a normal leg they have a boot leg cut which simply means the jeans are tighter around the bottom of the leg.

Slim

‘Slim fit’ is exactly that – slimming and tapered all the way down from thigh to heel. Suited to the slimmer and muscled man.

Tight & Skinny

A trend that’s been around for a while (and that doesn’t look to be going away that quickly either) is the ’skinny jean’ – a blood constricting fit, cut throughout the leg. Tight jeans are particularly popular with teenagers and young adult males. This generation is currently in the midst of a jeans revolution. Skinny jeans are a part of the younger generation’s culture and way of expressing themselves and making their own fashion standards.

Carrot Jeans

Carrot jeans are for the brave. The very, very strong and courageous. This new, and growing trend made for the trend mad youth market is suited to the daring male fashionista.  Apparently a brainchild of the Levi Corporation, the style was “inspired by the Tokyo’s underground subcultures and (is) a fresh attitude to an otherwise tired and drab denim world”. As the name suggests the jeans are baggy around the thighs – sometimes excessively roomy a la harem pants – and taper down to a narrow ankle. Not for me folks, not for me, but if you’re game, please rock the carrot by all means!

And finally, here’s a sneak peek at Mangano’s new denim for men ad campaign. HOT!

God bless simplicity!

Essence of Cool

One thing really gets my boat a float, and that is when something works without any effort. Guys, what you see here is a perfect example of that. Style should be effortless. And we all can see when someone is trying TOO hard. And we usually judge them harshly. Hmmmm, bowing your head a little?

So, what’s really got me pumped is this everyday shot of a punter attending this year’s Milan Fashion Week. Relaxed slim line jeans with matching detailed thread marrying in powerfully with his distressed boots. A simple fine cotton T, with a sex symbol fading as a statement. This worn with a leather jacket, again distressed and slightly ‘edgy’ is a rock star effort! We love it.

Smooth and effortless

And see here, the runway look from Burberry Prorsum, effortless. Like Dean Martin.

The Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove

Pink power

Men have worn gloves for centuries. Horse riding, fencing, boxing, golfing and in any sport that requires a keen grip. There’s your excuse for wearing them this season. I’m serious. Check out the pink fingerless gloves or the fur mid sleeves from Number (nine); Just awesome. In styling a man, it’s not unusual to have this sexy accessory accepted with a very warm reception. For women, it’s a complete turn on. It’s chivalrous, masculine and also represents the possibility that you are riding a motorcycle. And if you’ve read my previous blog, you’ll understand why.

potion number (nine)

Michael Jackson's style always made HIStory

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Digital prints can add a surreal level of modernism to traditional mens clothing like the classic blazer, as pictured here in Alexander McQueen’s Spring/Summer 2010 range. A superb way to dress up after a day at the office, just adding this ‘busy’ piece over something quite minimal.

These hi-tech psychedelic effects have arrived post Christopher Kane’s Gorilla T-shirts that were an absolute hits in last year’s fashion style on the runways. Digital prints – guaranteed to bring out the animal in you!