How to Wear One Pair of Jeans for Three Different Occasions

Jeans have range. They can be considerably dressed up or decidedly casual. If you’re aiming for a formal look, select a pair of dark jeans and wear them with a crisp white shirt and patterned tie. Throw your navy blazer on top, add a white cotton pocket square, and you’re dressed elegantly enough for a party.

If you’re dressing for a laid-back evening, opt for jeans in a medium to dark wash and pair them with a collar shirt. Undo a button or two at the neck and roll up the sleeves. Trade the cap toes for loafers and skip the tie. If the occasion is a ballgame or a barbecue, you can wear a pair as faded as you like. Just make sure, as always, that your T-shirt is clean and your sneakers are spotless.

Excerpted from DETAILS Men’s Style Manual

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