Jean-eology 101

A lot of guys have been messaging us here at Kinowear, asking us how to shop for the right pair of jeans. Let’s dive right into this.

What’s in right now?

Unfortunately for some, skinny jeans are in right now. Yeah, I miss my old baggy “skater” jeans too. I know that some of you cringe at the mere thought of wearing something that hugs your ass. Unless you like to wear tightie whities.

You really can’t escape skinnier jeans anyways, since clothing companies just follow the trends and make jeans this way. I’m not talking about the emo style girly pants, but overall the jeans are a lot skinnier than they used to be. Styles and trends and rotated and recycled, in the future we’ll be back to baggy again.

I got used to them though, and I find them rather comfortable now and a lot more stylish than the baggy jeans that I used to wear.

It reminds me of Gumby.

Woohoo!

I used to love Gumby by the way, when I was like 5. It was such a kick-ass show.

But that is neither here no there.

Here’s what one of my girl friends have to say about skinny jeans:

“Hey girls are perverts too, we like a guy with a nice ass.”

(Rock & Republic Jeans)

Bam.

The ladies like to see your ass better – so what the hell - bring on the skinny jeans!

A little warning though, ONLY wear skinny jeans if you are in fact - skinny. If your legs are like tree trunks go for a more relaxed fit.

So more than just following the trend, follow what works best for YOU -otherwise you just look like you are trying WAY too hard to fit in.

(I know I say “find what works best for YOU” all the time but I have to drill it into your heads! It’s frustrating that so many men never follow certain guidelines that could benefit them greatly! It seems so simple yet many people don’t truly “get it.”)

If you can’t slide your wallet in and out of the back pockets with ease, the jeans are too tight. Yell for the salesgirl, maybe she can help you out of them.

Dark denim jeans, with a clean wash and a simple back pocket are some other aspects of what’s in style right now. This “fresh” look goes with almost anything. Something like Levis is a classic example of this.

Stand out with the details

Even though the clean wash is in right now, if you want some flair in your jeans definitely go for ones that “peacock” with a kick-ass back pocket design. This is one of the main components that people look for and notice.

Women are definitely noticing them, and your butt. Show that you’re a man who pays attention to detail by getting jeans with cool pocket details. Oh yeah, and work out that ass flab a little when you’re at the gym next time.
One thing I see all the time are people who are still wearing their old light colored jeans.

It’s not a crime to wear light colored jeans but it’s only fine if they hail from the new generation of jeans. This means donate your plain boring light colored jeans, or burn them. Then get a pair with a factory-made “worn” out look.

Kind of like what is pictured below:

Diesel Zathan in Blue Bright Used

If your light colored jeans aren’t like this, people will know you purchased them ages ago.

Dark jeans display a “rich” color and texture - definitely what’s in style right now - so I would stick to dark until light colored jeans come back into season.

Jean “wash” technology has come a long way now. Manufacturers blast your jeans with sand and different abrasive materials, along with using different chemicals to give it an acid washed“dirty” look - which saves you the time it takes to do this naturally.

If you have old jeans and you want to give it this same worn out look, take a sandpaper or a brick and rub it wherever you want to wear out. If you want holes you can drag them against asphalt or use a knife to create small holes.

Try taking a REALLY old pair of jeans and make it an art project - see how it turns out. The only way to get good is to practice and keep doing it. You can actually take old jeans and make them look pretty cool. Maybe you can sell it for 90 dollars like Abercrombie and Fitch, their jeans are no better.

Find your fit

When you go shopping for jeans, go with a girlfriend or girl friend. The reason is because she’ll be honest with how you look, and you get a female perspective – who cares what a guy thinks about how your ass looks in those jeans? Well maybe you do, that’s cool.

Since there are so many different signature methods of stitching inseams, and waistbands, along with the many different cuts and fits, find a brand that fits you best - and stick with them. Trust me it’s a lot easier this way, because eventually it’ll feel like these brand of jeans are made solely for you, and you can always trust that you’ll look great in them.

Here is a list of hot premium labels:

• Seven for All Mankind
• Rock & Republic
• Antik
• Paper, Denim & Cloth
• D & G
• Chip & Pepper
• True Religion
• Blue Cult
• Frankie B
• Earl Jeans
• Marc by Marc Jacobs
• Salt Works
• Hudson
• Earnest Sewn
• Joe’s Jeans
• Jordache Vintage
• Paige Denim
• Citizens of Humanity

There are a lot of things to consider when looking for jeans that fit you correctly

You have to consider the length, and inseam – along with how it fits on your waist, thigh, and backside.

Here are some tips:

The Fit

• Get the right waist size – not to loose – not too tight. NO jeans hanging off your ass!
• The crotch/back seam portion should fit comfortably without grabbing.
• Make sure the jeans are long enough to wear with whatever you have planned to go with them, dress shoes or boots. They should reach the top of your footwear in the front. Some manufacturers are even making angled hems to keep you from wearing out the back of the hem.
• If it’s too long you can always go get them altered by tailor or your nearest dry cleaners.

Tips for looking good

• Ample tummy - Never, ever buy pleats. Choose five-pocket styles or jeans with slash pockets on the diagonal. Look for stretch jeans (that aren’t tight) for some give. Elastic waists may feel comfy, but the denim bunches below the elastic and adds unwanted inches.
• Heavy thighs — Go for a style that skims (but doesn’t hug) your leg. Flares and boot cuts are good because they elongate the leg and give some heft to the ankle area to even out proportions. Relaxed jeans will be best for comfort and look, and will give you room in the leg and thigh. Avoid jeans that are high-waisted, too tight or too baggy.
• Tall & thin– Try the new retro peg leg (very narrow ankle opening). Look for slim-fit, low-rise jeans with straight legs and slim thighs. Avoid baggy jeans, full thighs and small, tapered bottom openings. Also skip the high waists, especially if you have a long torso.
• Short legs — Slim-fit styles with a slight flare make your legs look longer. Avoid cuffs and peg legs. Look for low- to mid-rises, straight legs and regular or slim fits. Avoid baggy and full-fitting jeans and anything that bunches at the bottom.
• Average- You are why regular and relaxed-fit jeans are made. Most fits and styles will work for you.

General tips

• Heavy, stiffer fabrics (right-hand twills) won’t hang as well on your body. Look for softer weaves and washes that will drape your lower body.
• A slight flare looks good on just about every body type.
• The darker the denim, the thinner you will look. Conversely, you’ll look larger in lighter washes (and the new treatments that make you new jeans look old that feature “worn” areas will highlight your figure wherever they are — like the backside of your jeans; the folds of the crotch, etc.)

Cleaning your jeans

If you get a nice pair of jeans, try not to wash them as LONG as possible. Washing them will fade them, and you really don’t have to wash them everyday – nobody will notice. When they starts to stink – get them dry cleaned. But trust me when I say only do this a few times a year, because dry cleaning chemicals can fade them over time also.

Here are some jeans to check out:

This has a cool pocket design that will get your jeans noticed any day.

Guess Brit Rocker Pant

Monarchy - Men’s Black Tear Pocket Denim Jean

Monarchy jeans always have awesome pocket details that are perfect for anyone with a “rocker” look.

Antik Denim 5 Pocket Western Bootcut in Brown

Antik jeans are one of my favorites for awesome pocket design.

Joe’s Jeans Rebel in Syd

These are jeans by Joe’s that are baggier than most. They don’t have too many “crazy” things going on and it has a clean cut appearance while paying attention to noticeable details as shown above.

Chip & Pepper Picklewagon in Palmer Rapids

Check out www.revolveclothing.com for more jeans.

Now go upgrade your jeans,

Jae