Stick to that ratio range of 99% / 1% – 97% / 3% and you’ll thank us. So if you ask us here at Effortless Gent, we say YES to denim with stretch. They also hold shape much better and bounce back from long periods of wear. Elastane is a stretchy synthetic fiber, and when blended with cotton to make denim fabric (anywhere from 97-99% cotton, 1-3% elastane blend), you get… stretch denim.ĭenim with a bit of stretch is SO much more comfortable as you’re moving around during the day. Typically, brands add a bit of elastane to their denim.
I like all my pants with a bit of stretch in them. And if you’re a dude that likes to look good, but is also practical, you probably feel the same way. Personally, I’m much more pragmatic, and frankly, I value comfort. Dark denim should be 100% cotton with no stretch. If you ask a purist, they would say NO, absolutely not. Stretch or No Stretch?Īh yes, the big debate among denim purists and aficionados around the world: Should denim pants have stretch or no stretch? So try lots of pairs in different silhouettes and sizes (go one size up and one size down than your typical size to help you zero in on the best fit) before landing on one. While I normally buy a 32×30 in pants, in the Levi’s 541, I buy a 31×30, or sometimes a 30×30.”Īll this to say, one silhouette can look vastly different depending on who’s wearing it. He says, “I have bigger legs, but my waist size is relatively small, so the 541 works best for me. Barron wearing the Levi’s 541 in a smart casual / business casual outfit This model has a slightly higher rise with room in the hip and thigh area, and a taper towards the ankle. That’s because there is no one universal “slim straight” fit for every man, because every man has a different body shape and proportions! You simply have to try on a few pairs and find the best slim straight cut for you.īarron prefers the Levi’s 541, an Athletic Taper cut, for his build. The 501 or 505 if you have more muscular legs.The 511 model if you’re on the skinner side.Let’s use the Levi’s brand as an example.ĭepending on your body type, “slim straight cut” could mean: A good choice would be a slim and straight cut. A bootcut jean, overly skinny jean, or unnecessarily baggy styles should be left out of your search.
The silhouette is also something to keep in mind. So what makes a pair of jeans versatile? First off, choosing a pair in a dark blue indigo wash with no pre-fading and no unnecessary details, rips, or tears. In this case, versatility means that they can be dressed up as easily as they can be dressed down. Finding the Right Pair of Dark Blue Jeans VersatilityĪs much as we love light wash denim, especially in the warmer months, you can’t beat the versatility of a great pair of dark jeans. There’s certainly something to be said for owning things like chinos and cords in multiple shades, but some of those don’t have the ability to be worn in virtually all seasons.Īnd even if you do own jeans, it can be tough to transition a wardrobe from, say, pairs of baggier straight leg or boot-cut jeans to the right kind of denim. And in the right fit, dark jeans provide a uniform look, crisp silhouette, and most importantly, versatility. It goes with a multitude of different outfits and looks. If you had to buy one pair of pants outside of a suit or trousers to take you a variety of different places, dark wash denim could be that pair. It’s no secret to most guys (like readers of this site, particularly) that dark blue denim is a true style essential.
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