On Style: Casual Jeans with a Smart Twist...

Jeans are an essential component of any man’s wardrobe. Much as I’d like to be able to wear a suit every day, my job does not call for such day-to-day fastidiousness. And so we must turn to denim (which is totally in, right now).

Here’s a tip: spend a lot on your jeans. Cheap denim is false economy. Do not buy Topman for everyday jeans – the pockets wear through in weeks of hard-wearing and the blue denim in particular doesn’t wash as well as some other brands.

I must say, though, the Topman twisted seam coated jeans in black served me well for over a year, so they can’t be knocked.

On the subject of twisted seam, I believe it to be the way forward. Not only are good pairs incredibly comfortable, they offer a striking silhouette and hug your form in the way skinny jeans do, without requiring you to possess the lower body of a child.

The shout-out for brand superiority goes to G Star. But they aren’t cheap, but then, neither are you, so throw caution to the wind and blow £100 on your jeans. A good pair will last you over a year and look the business throughout. Who can say fairer than that, given that you’ll likely wear them 200 days of the year (at 50p an item, fashion is cheap as chips).

Now for the smart twist. I admit that wearing a shirt tucked into your jeans might make you feel a bit middle-aged (apologies to readers who are middle-aged, but you know what I mean), but I urge you to do so. A well built man wearing a well-fitted shirt with the sleeves rolled to the elbow, tucked into blue jeans with a brown belt and shoes looks devastatingly handsome. And for all you skinny boys out there, nothing screams geek chic like an immaculate side-parting topping off the same outfit, albeit with the sleeves rolled down and buttoned at the wrist.

To pull off the look convincingly, dress as you would were you wearing a suit, but just add jeans instead of a two or three piece. Bigger guys should drop the tie, but slighter men can keep a skinny neckpiece and wear a deep V-neck, button-front cardigan to keep things cool.

You won’t look like a teacher; you’ll look like a movie star. Think Paul Newman and Robert Redford…

Hell…always think Paul Newman and Robert Redford…it’s a better pastime than X Box…


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