We’ve entered the era of the casual dress code. Men are now wearing jeans everywhere – from the office to drinks to casual weddings, jeans are a staple in mens’ wardrobes. However, just because jeans are now an outfit necessity doesn’t mean that shopping for them has become any easier! While shopping for jeans, you may find yourself wondering “What style of jeans is most popular right now”? or “What kind of jeans should I be wearing to this event”?
Part of making jeans for Canadian men for 45 years men’s that we know fit. To help you get ready for the fall and winter seasons, we’ve put together a handy 5 step guide to finding the perfect pair of men’s jeans!
5 STEPS FOR FINDING THE PERFECT PAIR OF MEN’S JEANS
Step 1 – Find your size
The first thing you may find yourself asking when shopping for a new pair of jeans is “What size jeans should I wear”? Aside from looking at an old pair of jeans, there are a few things to know when finding your jean size.
Men’s jeans are typically sized by Waist Size followed by Inseam Length. For example, when looking at 32W x 34L - 32W refers to the waist size of the jean and 34L refers to the inseam of the jean.
In order to figure out these two sizes you will want to take some measurements. First, you can find your waist size by measuring around the narrowest part of your natural waist. Then, find your inseam measurement by measuring straight along your inner leg from crotch to heel.
Once you’ve find these numbers, take a look at our fit guide to see where your measurements land in Warehouse One sizing.
Step 2 – Learn the different jean cuts
Knowing what jean cuts, aka: styles, are available can make your try on process go much smoother. Here’s a super quick run down of what men’s jean styles we carry every day –
The Men’s Skinny Jean - Skims the body from waist to hem. Our slimmest fit – not too tight, just right.
The Men’s Relaxed Slim Jean - Cut narrow in the hip, thigh, and leg to create a perfectly modern fit.
The Men’s Slim Straight Jean - A slightly slimmer take on the classic straight jean. Fitted in the hip and straight through leg to hem.
The Men’s Classic Bootcut Jean - One of our original, tried and true fits. Relaxed through the thigh with a narrow knee and bootcut leg.
The Men’s Relaxed Straight Jean - Our loosest fit. Relaxed from the hip with straight cut leg that creates a laid-back look.
To make online shopping even easier, be sure to check out our shoppable Men’s Jean Fit Guide.
Men's Jeans Fits
A slightly slimmer take on the classic straight jean. Fitted in the hip and straight through leg to hem.
One of our original, tried and true fits. Relaxed through the thigh with a narrow knee and bootcut leg.
Step 3 – Try Try Try!
Whether you’re in a store trying on an armful of jeans, or at home trying out your new online purchase, there are a few things that make the try on step a bit easier.
First, prepare for some things to simply be the wrong fit. A jean may be too long, too short, hit you in the wrong way, or may simply be a fabric that you don’t like. Don’t feel like you need to settle for a pair of jeans simply because you have gone through the work of ordering them online or picking them out in store.
Next, grab a white or plain t-shirt. When you’re trying on jeans, you want to be able to visualize how they will look with anything in your wardrobe. So keeping your winter jacket on while trying on a pair in store just won’t have the same effect.
Finally, shoes! Grab your pair of everyday shoes to try on with your new jeans. They WILL look and feel different once you have some shoes on.
Some other things to keep in mind while trying on new jeans – denim will stretch, so you want a snug but still comfortable fit. If you love a jean and it is too long, consider getting it hemmed. Hemming is an inexpensive way to get the perfect length on your jean. If the jean feels too short, or hits you in an awkward place at the ankle, move on.
Step 4 – Outfit & Rock it
An important part of buying new jeans is outfitting them! Don’t let all of your hard work go to waste by leaving a new pair of jeans to sit unworn in your closet. Do you often find yourself thinking “What do I wear with jeans”? Well, the answer is EVERYTHING! We believe that a good pair of jeans can be worn every day.
Not sure where to start? Try checking out our Essentials category. This seasonal collection features our favourite styles to pair with jeans.
Step 5 – Care for your jeans
Keep your jeans fitting as perfectly as the day you bought them by following a few simple care tips. Check out our blog post here on how to properly care for your jeans to keep them looking & feeling brand new.
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