Men's jeans slim, regular, straight or wide

The men's jeans are primarily selected based on their cut: slim fitting at the leg, regular for a comfortable fit at the thigh, straight, tapered towards the ankle, or wide and relaxed. Then come the denim, raw or washed, and the colour. Some of the brands available include: Nudie Jeans, Jack & Jones, Le Temps des Cerises, Blend, and G-Star.

A regular men's jean in raw denim remains the easiest cut to wear, from the office to the weekend.

Which men's jeans cut to choose?

Each cut of men's jeans shapes a different silhouette.

The slim jeans fit the leg from thigh to ankle for a clean look.
The regular jeans, or straight, provide ease at the thigh and fall straight down.
The tapered jeans are loose at the top and narrow down towards the ankle.
The wide jeans, loose or baggy, are worn low and roomy, in a skate style.
The bootcut jeans flare slightly at the bottom to fit over a boot.

Raw or washed denim?

Raw denim, not washed after dyeing, is stiff at first and moulds to the body: it leaves creases unique to each wearer over time. Washed or faded denim, already softened, is comfortable from the first day.

A denim with a bit of elastane gives a stretch jean, which is more flexible and ideal in slim fit.

How to read a jeans size?

Many jeans are sized in W and L: W for waist, L for leg length, in inches. A W32 L32 corresponds to average size and length; other brands use French sizing. Raw denim loosens a bit with wear: choose it snug.

How to wear men's jeans?

A dark raw jeans can be worn with a shirt and ankle boots for a smart look, or with a white t-shirt and trainers. Wide or washed jeans call for a sweatshirt or jacket, in a more casual style.

How to care for jeans?

Wash them infrequently, inside out and in cold water, to keep the colour: air them between washes. Raw denim should be washed for the first time after several weeks of wear if you want marked natural fades.

Which jeans brands to choose?

These jeans brands all have denim as their origin.

In Gothenburg, Nudie Jeans makes its jeans from organic cotton and repairs them for free in its Repair Shops.
Jeans are at the origin of Jack & Jones, a Danish menswear brand from the Bestseller group.
The worn vintage-inspired Temps des Cerises has built its reputation in Marseille.
Born in London, on Portobello Road, Pepe Jeans is a denim brand.
Project X Paris, a Parisian streetwear brand, also designs jeans.

What other trousers to choose?

To step away from denim, check out trousers and chinos or cargo trousers, other men's trousers to pair with the same tops.

When to find discounted jeans?

Jeans can be worn all year: every major event counts for a cheap men's jeans, from Black Friday to winter and summer sales. Note your size in each brand before taking advantage of sales.

Discounted jeans are featured on the Black Friday page in November, on the men's clothing sales page during sales, and on the Promotions page all year round. Quick delivery and best price guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

How to tell if jeans are the right size?

The waistband stays up without a belt and without being tight, two fingers can fit between the waist and the stomach. The bottom of the jeans should touch the shoes without making too many creases at the ankle.

Should I size down for raw jeans?

Raw unsanforized denim may shrink on the first wash; sanforized denim, the most common, tends to loosen mostly at the waist. When in doubt, opt for a snug fit.

How to hem jeans that are too long?

A tailor can keep the original hem to avoid losing the faded look. You can also create a turn-up, especially on raw denim.

Black jeans: how to prevent fading?

Turned inside out, washed in cold water with a special dark colour detergent and dried away from sunlight, black jeans maintain their colour. Sunlight and the drier fade black jeans.