SIMPLE SWAPS CAN TURN JEANS FROM A SARTORIAL AFTERTHOUGHT INTO THE ANCHOR OF ANY LOOK. HERE'S HOW TO WEAR YOUR BLUES WELL, NO MATTER WHAT THE OCCASION
THE WEEKEND:
Your downtime denim should shield you against rainy-day-project snares, but should also snag the attention of that woman trolling the paint-chip array at Home Depot.
The upgrade: Weekends are for relaxing, not letting it all hang out. More than half of all women we surveyed said wearing baggy jeans is the biggest denim blunder men can make. The key to finding the right fit is matching the shape of your legs to the funnel-like taper of the jeans. Every brand is different (see "Find the Right Fit," page 8) but you can calibrate your stems by slipping into a straight leg fit first. Too snug? Try a relaxed fit, best for guys with athletic builds (read: you rack up a few 45-pound plates for squats). If you're swimming in the straight legs, try a slim fit.
Watch out for: Details. Distressed or faded finishes are forbidden during the work week, but lighter rinses and natural-looking whiskering are making a return. Finish the look by layering T-shirts, sweaters, and outerwear to match your pants.
Check out: Howe, Lucky Brand, Chaps, Armani Exchange, Diesel
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