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Guide to Buying Jeans

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Guide to Buying Jeans

Finding the perfect mens jeans can made easier if you learn a little about the jeans that you are wearing and the jeans you are about to be buying. If you know the style, cut and rise of your favorite pair of jeans you can always look for the same on your new pair of jeans. That way you have the best look, fit and feel after purchasing your new jeans.

Washed or Raw

Basic Types of Jeans

These are 2 basic denim types. Washed or Raw.

Washed - The more popular type of denim. There are several different types of washed jeans to choose from.

Raw - Raw jeans have a naturally darker look to them. They will become naturally distressed over time. These are also usually the most expensive type of jeans.

Different Types of Jean washes

Choose your favorite jean wash

Buy Acid Wash Jeans
RUDE Black Acid Wash Skinny Fit Denim Jeans

Buy Dirty Wash Jeans
Armani Exchange J65 - Dirty Wash Indigo Jean

Buy Stonewash Jeans
Armani Jeans stonewash denim jeans

Jeans for Men

Going for that worn look?

The worn look is often called vintage, distressed or faded.

Buy Vintage Jeans
True Religion Men's Benny Vintage 5 Pocket Jean

Buy Faded Jeans
Diesel Mens Denim Jeans - Faded Wash

Buy Distressed Jeans
Tokyo Five Brand Respect Distressed Jeans

What cut or fit to buy?

Jeans come in several cuts or fits

Bootcut Jeans
Flair Slightly toward the bottom

Relaxed Jeans
Loose fitting from top to bottom

Skinny Jeans
Tight fitting from top to bottom

Slim Jeans
Loose fit than skinny jeans but not as baggy as relaxed fit.

Straight Jeans
Simple basic straight cut jeans.

Different rises

High-waisted, Medium-rise, Low-rise

Low Rise Jeans
Sit lower on the hips.

Medium Rise jeans
The normal rise/height of jeans.

High-Waisted Jeans
Sometimes called "mom jeans" because they sit so high on the hips.

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