Denim Trends - The Death of Skinny Leg Jeans

After what seemed like an eternity of skinny jeans, pants, and pretty much everything else, designers are finally loosening up.  Legs are being cut fuller, thought not distastefully so.  With the right break and proper hip placement, a wider cut pant makes a statement but still maintains a sophisticated form. 

It`s best for men over 25 to opt for a straight leg jean — bootcut is for college kids.  However, a pair of full cut trousers, a distressed blazer and a soft knit scarf keeps you comfortable while making a statement.  But remember to keep your tops fitted — you don`t want to look like a four-year-old.  If you`re wondering what kind of shoe to wear, you`ll never go wrong with a pair of Converse or a classic loafer.

Check out these wider-cut, straight leg jeans:

 

 

$$$ Helmut Lang – Straight Leg Jeans - Barney`s - $220 (left)

$ Levis – 501 Red Tab Jeans – Urban Outfitters -  $49 (right)

 

For more on affordable denim, check out this interview with PRPS Jeans founder Donwan Harrell.

		Seth Plattner Seth Plattner is the Men's Market Editor for Elle Magazine.