How to choose jeans: a cheat sheet for men

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Today, in jeans stores, eyes run up - skinny, slim, jeggings, boot cut … It seems like a simple wardrobe detail, but there are so many nuances. How a man does not look stupid when buying and after it - we will tell in this article.

So, jeans differ in three parameters: fit at the hips (fit), cut from the knee (cut) and depth of landing (rise).

Classic: regular fit

Regular - jeans with a straight fit along the entire length. Sit tight at the hips, but not tight. These jeans suit everyone and go with any clothing. The main thing is to choose the right size: when buying and after washing, they should be slightly cramped, but at the same time there should not be a feeling that they will crack at the seams as soon as you try to sit down.

All jeans firms have a similar model. But still they are slightly different: for some, Levi's will suit, for others - Wrangler. It is better not to skimp on such a model and give preference to a well-known manufacturer. Firstly, you will wear these jeans often, which means that the denim should be of high quality and the seams should be neat. And secondly, having once picked up an ideal model for your figure, you will save yourself from problems with searching in the future.

Extremes: loose fit, skinny fit and carrot fit

The feeling in the thighs of jeans is loose and tight - from loose to skinny. Both options are extreme, which means that it is worth considering when choosing a feature of your own figure.

Loose - Baggy jeans that are absolutely free and do not restrict movement (they are also called pipes). But you will also look too relaxed in them. This is far from always appropriate and does not suit everyone. Looks perfect in combination with loose T-shirts, a casual gait on bent legs and accompanied by recitative.

However, if you are overweight or have crooked legs, loose fit jeans may be the best option. In this case, it should be borne in mind that they will look harmoniously only with sportswear and shoes.

Skinny - the other extreme. These are tight-fitting jeans that are not so bad to be pulled on, it is much more difficult to remove them without assistance. Perfect fit for the skinny punk culture lovers. By the way, this model is not as inconvenient as it might seem. On a skinny figure, such jeans sit like a second skin and are almost imperceptible.

In general, there are a lot of prejudices about skinny (girl model and all that). However, for some they really do. Pairs well with sneakers and almost any top.

Carrot - narrow (skinny) at the bottom and loose (up to loose) at the top. A very eye-catching option. Therefore, in order to look adequate in such jeans, you need to have a good understanding of your figure, the combination of clothes and how this style corresponds to age, place and social status.

Compromise: relaxed fit and slim fit

Less radical options, different from the classics, are relaxed and slim.

Relaxed will sit a little freer than the classic ones, which is more comfortable in many situations: when you sit in the office all day, or, conversely, if you need to rush around the city from place to place, as well as in winter (you can safely put on thermal underwear under them).

Slim - these jeans are a little narrower than the classic ones. For overweight men, this option is not suitable: it will only emphasize the shortcomings. But on a slender figure, the model looks amazing! And this is the best option to combine with clothes and shoes in a classic style. On the other hand, it makes no sense to put on such on a picnic, of course: after all, they are a bit crowded.

Fit from knee: straight, tapered and b oot cut

The cut from the knee can be narrowed, straight and flared.

Straight cut: a straight leg actually means a slight taper from the knee, following the shape of the leg. This option is universal: for long and short legs, for full and thin legs.

Tapered cut - jeans, tapered to the bottom. It goes well with the classics of sports shoes, especially when the foot size is not too large. But it is suitable only for those with an ideal figure. If your legs are long, the jeans can be tucked up.

Boot cut - jeans flared from the knee (but not from the hip, like in hippies of the 60s). This trouser leg is easy to roll up, even with a tight fit on the hips. Or, for example, letting out cowboy-style boots. Actually, with a cowboy style, these jeans look the most advantageous.

Well suited for those with short legs due to the fact that they can cover part of the shoe. Also, the model can be advised for owners of large feet: such jeans visually balance huge shoes, whether they be sneakers, sneakers or winter boots.

Planting depth: low to high rise

Regular rise sit just below the waist. Such models are found most often, they are also the most versatile.

Low rise, on the one hand, they do not put pressure on the stomach, but on the other … In general, you should not sit in them.

High rise - high seating position. The model can visually lengthen the legs, sometimes it is found with an additional button. You can wear it without a belt, but it's rather exotic.

Let's sum up

• The classic version - regular straight jeans - will suit almost anyone and go well with different shoes and clothes.
• The best option for those with a good figure is a slightly cramped straight or slightly tapered cut (slim straight). Perfectly emphasize the dignity of the figure and are suitable for those who want to adhere to the classic style in jeans.
• The most comfortable option is a slightly relaxed straight cut for normal and long legs or a relaxed boot cut for normal and short legs.
• Men with a problem figure (overweight, crooked legs), if tired of the classics, can try loose jeans. But it must be borne in mind that the rest of the image will have to be thought out to the smallest detail, so as not to look ridiculous. And, of course, this style is not always appropriate. It's not worth going to the theater and for an interview like that.
• For those with skinny straight legs, try skinny jeans. Let's be honest, skinny legs won't be brutal anyway. But you shouldn't be afraid to look feminine either: femininity starts much higher than calves.
• Not for men at all - jeggings. These are not jeans, but leggings disguised as them. In other words, for girls.

When choosing jeans, there are two things to keep in mind: the dress code, if it is accepted in your environment, and your own convenience. What is more important for you - choose for yourself. What you definitely shouldn't worry about is fashion. If you don't work in this industry, it should be your least concern.