These trousers have no equal in terms of convenience and versatility. They are an integral part of the urban lifestyle, a kind of symbol of freedom. In the fashionable wardrobe, men's blue jeans have occupied a leading position for more than 60 years. Only the fabrics are improved, and the style is modified.
Popular models
Blue men's jeans are constantly presented in the lines of famous manufacturers. The differences in the cut of basic models have their own names:
- Regular/classic fit – classic trousers of traditional style with 5 pockets. Suitable for any age, always in fashion;
- Skinny fit – tight-fitting jeans made of stretch fabric;
- Slim (Slim fit) – narrow, tight-fitting trousers with a tight fit on the hips;
- Relaxed fit – loose jeans, slightly wider than classic ones. The cut is suitable for men with a dense build;
- Loose fit – comfortable jeans with a wide cut that hides curves;
- Tapered – the trousers are tapered towards the bottom. The trend of the season is tapered jeans with a cuff, exposing the ankle;
- Straight – jeans with a straight cut, the width of the trousers can vary;
- Bootcut – flared trousers. Jeans with a slight flare from the knee are relevant, allowing you to wear any type of footwear.
Models come with a zipper fly, buttons (bolts), or without a drawstring fastener. It is worth paying attention to the rise of the jeans. It is designated by the term "rise". The standard rise below the waist, suitable for most men, is mid-rise. Low and very low rise on the hips is low, ultra-low. At the waist and slightly below is original, regular-rise. Above the waist is high-waiste.
Men's jeans are not limited to basic models. Blue denim is also used to sew other fashionable styles of trousers this season:
- Zouaves (Afghanis, Aladdins) - trousers with a low crotch. The style was borrowed by fashion designers from the military wardrobe;
- Breeches are a combination of a wide cut in the hip area and a narrow cut below the knees. The inseam is usually lowered;
- Baggy - very wide, baggy pants with a low rise;
- Cargo – trousers with voluminous patch pockets with flaps sewn on in the hip and knee areas;
- Joggers are sports pants with elastic cuffs at the bottom of the legs. Often without a fastener, with an elastic waistband.
Cropped styles:
- Capri pants are mid-calf length trousers;
- Breeches - the length reaches the center of the knee, or covers it;
- Shorts – all models are shorter than breeches.
Special denim trousers for sports and active recreation are becoming increasingly popular: skateboarding, rock climbing, dancing, cycling. The fabrics for such trousers have all the characteristics necessary for specific operating conditions. For fans of the denim style, motorcycle jeans with Kevlar inserts and tactical jeans with an ergonomic cut are sewn. Every year, designers offer stylish variations of overalls for men made of blue denim, but these models are not widespread.
What shades are there?
The first dye for dyeing denim fabric, indigo, was obtained from Indigofera tinctoria. The eponymous rich dark blue color was and remains the classic color of denim. In 1865, a synthetic analogue of indigo was developed, which behaves more stably. Despite this, some manufacturers continue to use the natural dye.
In second place is woad, a dye made from the leaves of the plant fern. It differs from indigo in its grey-green hue. Currently, natural woad dye is used only to create limited collections.
Modern dyeing methods allow you to get any shade of blue. The shade of jeans depends not only on the color of the dye, but also on the dyeing method. Cotton threads tied into bundles are dipped in a dye solution and dried. The operation is repeated up to 10 times. The final color of the jeans depends on the degree of dyeing: from light blue to rich, almost black. Sometimes, to give a shade, the threads are treated with caustic soda or sulfur is added to the dyeing solution. Dyed and undyed threads are used to spin the material, so the back of the jeans is light. There are completely dyed fabrics, they are cheaper.
The final shade depends on the finishing treatment. Jeans are washed with stones, enzymes or without any additives. Brushes and special sprays are used to create scuffs. To get blue jeans from blue ones, the product is bleached with chlorine, potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. Raw denim is not washed. Jeans made of such material acquire natural scuffs during wear, individual for each owner.
Color Combination Rules
Blue jeans go with almost the entire palette of colors in clothing. This is the secret of their popularity. To create a harmonious image, you need to combine no more than 3-4 colors. The simplest option is to add basic neutral colors (white, black, gray) to blue. The formula works well: blue + color N + base color.
For example:
- Bright blue + red + black;
– Indigo + brown + white;
– Ink + light lilac + gray;
– Bleached blue + khaki + anthracite.
The fourth color can be:
- From the blue-light blue palette;
- Shade that matches color N;
- One of the neutral basic colors;
- A bright contrasting color, introduced in measured doses as an accent.
Example:
– Sea blue + brown + gray + light turquoise;
– Ultramarine + red-brown + white + sand;
– Gray-blue + coffee + milky + black;
– Dark blue + muted green + gray + red.
You can build a fashionable men's outfit without neutral colors, relying only on the nuances of blue and the color N.
Let's say:
– Blue denim + blueberry + pale blue;
– Blue + taupe + terracotta + coffee with milk.
Not everyone can create more complex color combinations, so we will leave them for stylists. When putting together a set, you need to remember that the most contrasting color to blue is orange and its shades. It is no coincidence that decorative stitching on men's jeans is often done with orange threads.
What to wear with
What should a man wear with blue jeans to look fashionable and appropriate for the occasion? The assembled set should:
– Look harmonious;
– Be consistent in style;
– Appropriate to the situation.
To know what to wear with jeans at work and in your free time, you need to understand the style:
- Business casual style is suitable for organizations without a strict dress code. Classic men's blue denim trousers without scuffs are combined with shirts, vests, ties, jackets. In the cold season, you can wear a pullover or jumper under the jacket. Suitable shoes: Chelsea, Oxfords, Derby, brogues;
- Smart casual office style allows more liberties. The cut of denim trousers can be classic, straight, tapered. Men's jeans are allowed to be bright blue, slightly worn, with a turn-up. They are mixed with blazers, sports jackets made of tweed, corduroy, suede, shirts of a close-fitting and fitted silhouette. A shirt unbuttoned at the top, a scarf instead of a tie are acceptable. Turtlenecks, jumpers, T-shirts are allowed to be worn without a jacket. Shoes (loafers, topsiders, moccasins, desert boots) are worn both with and without socks. If a man's shirt is tucked into jeans, it is necessary to put a belt through the belt loops. The exception is jeans with suspenders. A belt is required if the T-shirt / shirt is partially tucked in the front. If the jeans have a drawstring, you should not tuck the top into them;
- Sport casual – a combination of jeans with sportswear and accessories. Blue joggers – fit perfectly into the style concept. But other models of a free, straight, tight cut, with articulated knees can also be used. The image is complemented by T-shirts, sweatshirts, quilted jackets and vests, baseball caps, buffs, backpacks and sports bags. Shoes of the style: sneakers, trainers, trekking sandals and boots;
- Street casual – comfortable fashionable clothes that emphasize individuality. Blue jeans of all styles and shades occupy leading positions here. Ripped jeans, zouaves, baggy jeans are appropriate. They are combined with T-shirts, long sleeves, sweatshirts. The style feature is layering. Shirts are worn over T-shirts, turtlenecks or under a jumper. A jacket or a leather jacket is worn over a hoodie. Shoes are chosen to match the overall look;
- The military style is best suited to blue raw jeans of a straight cut, cargo. Such jeans are worn with parkas, bombers, pea coats. Shirts and knitwear should be selected in the colors of the style: olive, khaki, brown, gray, anthracite, black. It is not necessary to use clothes with a camouflage print. Footwear: hikers, work boots, combat boots.
Denim trousers are a traditionally male wardrobe item. Every man should have at least a pair of jeans. One of them should be blue.
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