﻿How Jeans Should Fit [0:00:00]
There are few things more iconic in a man’s wardrobe than a good pair of jeans. But,
do you know the number one secret to looking great in your jeans?
Gentlemen, it all comes down to the fit. Great fitting jeans will enhance your
silhouette and show off your best features. But, the flipside is also true. A poor fitting
pair of jeans will make you look sloppy and unkempt. Don’t be a victim of the jeans.
Thomas, with Real Men Real Style here and today, I’m going to show you exactly what to look for
to get perfect fitting jeans. We’re going to start with the seat.
This is one of the hardest parts of the jeans to adjust as the pockets will start to look strange
if you bring them in too much. So, it’s best to make sure your jeans fit you in
the seat and adjust elsewhere as needed. This especially applies to men who spend a lot of
time working out their lower body, as they often have a larger butt relative to their waist. So,
if that’s the case for you, you want to find jeans that fit well in the seat, then have a tailor
or a seamstress bring in the waist for you. As well, many men make mistake of wearing
jeans that are too large in the seat, which makes your backside look saggy and formless.
If the seat is too tight, well, your butt is going to look great,
but be ready to rip your jeans whenever you try to bend down. The proper fit will stay
close enough to show off your backside, but should not feel tight while standing or bending over.
Next up, the waist. Many men end up between common waist sizes, so they often choose
the larger size and end up with a bunch of extra fabric sitting around the midsection. Constantly
having to pull up your pants isn’t a great look. You can use a belt to keep in place,
but the bunched up fabric just look sloppy. You’ll know very quickly if the waist is too tight
as it will be difficult to button and you’ll feel it digging into you whenever you try to
sit down. The correct fit will sit close enough that you won’t need a belt to hold up your jeans,
but you’ll still be able to comfortably fit two to three fingers inside the waistband.
Next up, the rise. We have low rise, medium, and high-waisted jeans. Low rise is a fashion trend
that was popular in the 2000’s. This style sits low on the hips. I don’t recommend it
for most men as it makes your legs appear shorter and your torso unusually long.
High rise goes much further up, resting near the navel. For the average man,
I don’t recommend this style either. It can make your torso look weirdly short.
That said, it can be a great option for men with more weight around the midsection as
it helps the large belly appear less prominent. Mid rise will sit about two inches below the navel
and is the most flattering look for most men, especially if you’re going to wear
your jeans with your shirt tucked in. Next up, the thighs. Your jeans look best
when you have one to two inches of extra fabric to the thighs. Tighter than this,
and you risk ripping the jeans open. Much looser, and the jeans start to look sloppy.
Next up, the calf. A very tight fit that closely hugs your calves can look a bit feminine.
So, unless you’re a very thin man, I highly recommend skipping the skinny jeans.
Likewise, having a ton of extra fabric around the calves isn’t a great look either.
So, it’s best to avoid the loose fit or bootcut. A straight or tapered cut
to the calf will look best on most men. Next up, the length. This is easily one of
the most important areas you need to nail on your jeans. Going with a very short length
is a look some guys love. Though, it’s more of a fashion trend and isn’t likely to last over time.
Many men make mistake of wearing their jeans way too long. Pools of fabric around your
ankles does not do you any favors. And, worse, the back of your jeans will start
to fray for being dragged on the ground. The right length will be anywhere from a
full break to no break. The full break is more a traditional look,
while no break will be more sleek and streamlined. If your jeans are too long, then you’ll need to
get them hemmed to fit correctly. Or if you want a more rugged look, simply roll up the cuff.
Click on this card right here to watch all the different ways you can roll your jeans.
Next up, let’s talk about the material. Historically, jeans are made from 100% cotton,
which honestly you can’t go wrong with. However, if you really want to step up your jeans game,
I highly recommend checking out blends that use 1% to 2% elastaine. This gives the fabric a lot
more stretch than regular cotton, so you can more comfortably move around in your jeans.
So now, you know how to get the perfect fit for your jeans. But,
what about your t-shirt? How should that fit? Check out this video right here, gents,
where I’m going to show you all the points you need to nail to get the perfect fitting t-shirt.
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