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5 best jeans for men: ditch the skinnies for these on-trend silhouettes
THEY’RE a perennial style classic you can never have enough of—yep, we’re talking jeans.
The best jeans for men work well for any number of occasions: whether you team a dark wash with a shirt for business casual, throw on a vintage band tee with a distressed pair at the weekend, or style a lightweight knit with a pair of black skinnies for date night.
Essentially what we’re saying is: jeans rule, so do make sure your wardrobe is stocked up with a solid selection of denims you can wear anytime, anywhere.
When it comes to fit, skinnies went from being a rocker’s choice to a hit everywhere from TOWIE to that muscly bloke at the gym, but we’re going to be controversial here and say: they’ve had their day. Instead, slim fit silhouettes are way more on-trend and flattering, balancing out proportions and suiting any build.
Equally, straight-leg cuts are a go-to fit, while relaxed and loose styles are great for super casual days (though if you’re on the leaner side, avoid anything too oversized that will swamp you).
We’ve rounded up this season’s best styles below, that are all available to shop online now. Let’s get to it.
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1. Best classic option: Levi’s Men’s 501 Original’ Jeans
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- (AD) Levi’s Men’s 501 Original’ Jeans, from £40.77 from Amazon – buy here
Classic with a capital ‘C’.
Levi’s is the quintessential denim brand and their 501’s are the original blue jean since 1873.
There’s a reason they’ve been around that long, too: the straight-leg fit suits practically every body shape and has transcended trends. Quite simply, these bad boys will always be in style.
We’ve opted for a dark indigo that’s both work and weekend-appropriate.
2. Best ‘wear-everywhere’ pair: Wrangler Men’s Authentic Straight Jeans
Always a winner: black jeans by Wrangler[/caption]
- (AD) Wrangler Men’s Authentic Straight Jeans, from £30.89 from Amazon – buy here
Another denim favourite, Wrangler has long been known for its durability, quality and authenticity—ever since the 1940’s, in fact, when rodeo cowboys Jim Shoulders, Bill Linderman and Freckles Brown endorsed the brand and made it a westernwear favourite.
True to its roots, it’s still making denim that holds up to this day. These jeans are a no-nonsense style, with five pockets, a stretchy cotton fabrication and a straight leg cut that’s comfortable yet smart.
Snap them up in versatile black and check out the other washes while you’re at it.
3. Best for casual days: Mango’s Slim-Fit Light Wash Jan Jeans
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- Slim fit light wash Jan jeans, £35.99 from Mango – buy here
For laidback days, you can’t go wrong with lighter denim—and with summer on its way, a light wash will always look effortless with a simple white tee.
Mango’s light wash Jan jeans fit the bill perfectly: in a slim fit and light blue denim, they’re primed for your off-duty wardrobe.
Plus they come with the ‘Water-Saver Denim’ tag which ensures reduced water use during the production process.
4. Best blue alternative: Uniqlo’s U Regular Fit Jeans in Beige
Uniqlo’s beige jeans add depth to your denims[/caption]
- Uniqlo’s U Regular Fit Jeans, £34.90 from Uniqlo – buy here
Wanna add some interest to your denim collection? Make sure you have a few different colourways on hand.
In earthy beige, this Uniqlo pair will add dimension and warmth to your wardrobe and will look stylish worn with complementing natural colours for an on-trend colour-block look.
Plus, in an easy-wearing regular fit, they’re crafted in a broken twill weave that will only get better with age.
5. Best designer splurge: Versace‘s Greek-key Print Denim Jeans
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- Versace greek-key print denim jeans, £560 from Farfetch – buy here
If you fancy something a little different from your usual run-of-the-mill jean, look no further than the flamboyance of Versace.
Taken from the new season collection, these dark denims are finished with a greek-key print across the cuffs for added statement in your step.
Team it with the fashion house’s Barocco Mosaic-print shirt, as Farfetch has done, if you’re feeling brave and really want to peacock.
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