﻿How To Rock A Suit Jacket With Jeans [0:00:00]
Guys, you seen this happen before, someone takes a suit jacket and matches it with a pair of jeans.
This should never be done, right? Isn’t it the menswear equivalent of the mullet?
Well, yes and no. Confused? Don’t worry, Thomas with Real Men Real Style here. And in today’s
video, I’m going to show you how you can actually rock a suit jacket with jeans.
First, let’s cover the rules you need to know to actually pull this off.
Rule number one. Don’t break up your only suit. If you only own one suit,
the suit that you’re going to be wearing to job interviews, weddings, and funerals,
then you should not wear them with jeans. Why? Simple. When you wear your suit,
it starts to slightly fade and change color over time. Sun exposure and sending your suit
to the cleaners will both fade the color of the material. So, over a long period of time if you
keep wearing your jacket without the trousers, you’ll end up with a set that no longer matches.
So, if you only have one suit, don’t separate them. But, if you have a big
rotation of suits to pull from, then it’s okay to separate the jacket every now and then.
Rule number two. Choose the right jeans. You’re pairing a formal jacket with a casual
style trousers, it’s critical to get the right pair of jeans to make this look work,
otherwise you’re going to have an outfit combination that’s going to look terrible.
First off, you want to make sure your jeans are as formal as possible, so stick to a dark
indigo wash. Avoid jeans that are weathered and distressed. But, don’t be afraid to pulling other
colors though. White, gray, even red are all colors that can work well with a suit jacket.
As well, skip the cuffs around the ankles. A straight hem will look sleeker and more refined.
And, guys, don’t forget about the fit of the jeans. A relaxed of baggy pair of denims will look
sloppy in contrast with a tailored suit jacket. So, choose a pair that is slim or straight fit.
Rule number three. Don’t forget the shirt. You want to help bridge
the gap between the formality of your suit jacket with a more casual pair of jeans.
A great way to do this is to pick a shirt that’s on the more casual side.
If you go for a sleek dress shirt with a smooth material, the contrast is going to be too jarring.
Instead, go with a casual button down that has texture in the fabric. It’s subtle, but that
little bit of texture makes a huge difference. And don’t be afraid to have some fun with patterns.
Rule number four. Skip the necktie. A necktie is one of the most formal pieces of men’s wear. It
just looks too buttoned up when you wear it with a suit jacket and jeans. If you enjoy being fashion
forward, you can try to rock this look, but stick to a casual style like a wool or knitted tie.
Steer clear of those formal silk neckties. Rule number five. Wear a belt. Normally you
can skip a belt when wearing jeans, but when paired with a suit jacket,
you really need the belt to help tie the outfit together. It just looks incomplete without it.
Now, that you know the rules, here are a few outfit combinations for inspiration.
Outfit number one. Sweater weather. For the first look, I took a jacket from the navy suit
and matched it with a pair of dark indigo denim. The shirt is a casual
blue button down with a subtle diamond pattern. I, then, added a rugged crewneck sweater on top.
The relaxed look of the sweater helps bridge the gap between the suit jacket
and the jeans. I, then, added a linen pocket square with a paisley pattern in a puff fold.
The watch is a sleek chronograph with a white dial, silver case, and blue leather
strap. For footwear, I selected a pair of penny loafers in a two-tone brown leather.
Outfit number two. Turtleneck time. With the second outfit,
I took a charcoal gray suit jacket and once again paired it with a dark wash set of jeans.
Instead of a dress shirt or casual button down, I went with a deep red turtleneck sweater.
Again, this helps bring down the formality of the entire outfit while still looking put together.
I selected a white linen pocket square with a burgundy fringe in a messy presidential fold.
The watch is a chronograph with a blue dial, silver case, and oxblood leather
band. Rounding up the outfit is a pair of longwing brogues in a rich oxblood color.
Outfit number three. Light and breezy. I grabbed a medium gray suit jacket and
swapped out the indigo jeans for a pair of white denim. The shirt is a casual button up
with a large white and gray gingham pattern. To add in some color, I took a silk green pocket
square with a polka dot pattern and put it in a two-point diamond fold.
Next stop is the dive watch with a black dial and stainless steel case and band.
Now, for the belt I selected a light brown leather strap with a sleek gun metal buckle.
Finishing off with a footwear, I have a set of semi-brogues in a light brown leather.
So, what do you think, guys? Would you ever be caught wearing a suit jacket with jeans?
Let me know in the comments below. So now, you know the secrets to rocking
your suit jacket with your denim, but what about your t-shirts? Check out this video,
guys, where I’m going to show you seven awesome combinations for your t-shirt and jeans.
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