They might be casual, but when it comes to fit, jeans should be chosen with the same sensibility you apply when seeking out a pair of dress pants.
They might be casual, but when it comes to fit, jeans should be chosen with the same sensibility you apply when seeking out a pair of dress pants.
THIGHS
There is a comfortable fit and then there is mere sloppiness. Your jeans should not be baggy at the thighs. Being able to pinch about an inch of extra fabric around the thighs while in standing position is optimal. Conversely, there is slim-fit and there is skin-tight. In the words of James Dung, denim pro and co-owner of Rugged Gentlemen Shoppe: “We do not approve of leggings-lookalike denims. They look good only on women.”
ANKLES
If the trouser legs are clinging to your ankles, your jeans are either too tight or too tapered. But slim-fit jeans that are slightly tapered actually work well for most men, giving thighs sufficient room without looking too baggy at the lower legs.
HIPS
Unless you are channelling your inner rapper, never allow the waistband to fall too low. A mid-rise is sensible, comfortable, and lets you easily tuck in a shirt. If you insist on wearing high-waisted jeans – the waistband should still fall below the belly button, not above.
LENGTH
