Buying men’s jeans

Are you rugged, adventurous man who likes to live life on his own terms? Or are you a fashionable person who likes to look good no matter what you’re wearing? Whatever your personality is, jeans or denims suit everyone. Jeans are not only functional clothing but also rugged, comfortable and easy to take care of.

Fit and style

Jeans are available in many types like bootcut, straight, relaxed, slim, stretch and low rise. There may be many more in the market but these are the most common you are likely to come across. So which is right for you? Take on a Bootcut if you are a teenager who likes to show his rebelliousness. Bootcuts also have an old-school feeling to them and are tighter near the thighs and have wide ends at the feet. So they would look cool even for men in love with boots.

Some Bootcut Jeans

Straight leg jeans never go out of fashion and are available in wider range, which means better selection. For those casual men who are allowed to hang around their workplace in jeans, go for straight or alternately relaxed fit which makes sure your legs get space to breathe while you do your work. Relaxed jeans are also more comfortable for elder men.

Some Straight Jeans

Stretch fit mostly contains Lycra or other stretchable fabric. These are for youngsters looking for comfort and yet want to be fashionable and do not like relaxed fit. Low rise is also popular among the younger crowd, especially for those who want a hip look like actors in movies.

Some Low Rise Jeans

Brands and pricing

Brands are your next step after you have decided upon fits. The higher and costlier the brand, the better the fabric is. However, if you find products on sale, then you can get high-end brands for a lower price. Some of the hottest brands currently are Levi’s, Diesel, Lee, and Wrangler. The upper end jeans such as Diesel and Levi’s can run you from $150 to 400$ and form the upper end of the segment. You may also find designer jeans by Armani and others retailing at 600$ upwards.

Some Armani Jeans

If you want to select the middle range budget of $50 to $150, then go on for Levi’s (501, 550 series) and Lee. And if you are on a tighter budget then look for sales in discount stores such as Wal-mart where you can grab a pair for as little as 10$ even!

Design and color

Blue shades have been traditionally associated with jeans from their inception. And still they are the hottest in fashion, especially the dark blue classic jeans color which still suits everyone the best. But jeans come in a wide range of colors today. The choice of color depends on your use and the color of shirt you are going to wear with your pair. It also depends on the color and type of shoes you will be wearing. Further, pick a pair of jeans which has detailed stitching. Designing, as in the stitching and riveting of jeans, is considered to be an art. Though avoid too fancy designing and embroidery as that is now totally out of fashion. Go for something that suits your look and purpose.

What is denim?

Denim is made of cotton twirls. Traditionally, the higher the denim content of a jeans, the more rugged and reliable they are in rough use. In case of dry denim, the jeans are not washed after production. There are other washes available – stone washed (which gives it a rugged look), right-weave, left weave, and pre-shrunk. Some jeans have been specially treated to give them an old, used and rugged look. “Worn” jeans are currently in fashion.

Waist size and length

No one wants to end up looking like a clown after purchasing that expensive pair of jeans you always dreamt of. Accurately measure your waist size and your leg length. Retailers have jeans with different waist sizes (every 1inch) and matching different lengths for each waist size, too. Measure around your waist where the jeans will rest. Now measure your leg length from your waist down to your ankle. Put the waist length first and the leg length second. Now find that size on the shelf or order form! If you are unsure of how to measure yourself, then go to retailer stores rather than shop online.

Enjoy your shopping and when you wear your new pair of jeans do not forget the site which helped you find them!