True Religion Jeans - Mens Joey

True Religion Joey for Men. Identity Crisis

Joey's got a problem he's out of control. (Anyone remember that old punk tune? OK, OK - that was Johnny - but you are picking up what I'm putting down, yes?)

Don't get me wrong, I love True Religion Jeans, but there are some styles I love and some, quite frankly, that I (and most everyone else, I imagine) can do without. Take Joey here for example. Great jeans, just not in all styles.

True Religion Joey Bandit

(above) Jon Bon Jovi called ... he wants his 1983 wardrobe back.

C'mon, really? Your gonna spend your hard earned cash on these? Are they hiring where you work? Cuz they are paying you far too much money. Anyway, if you are into it - Lucky you! on sale now for only $215 ... down from the original price of $262 at InTrends. Then go fire up your Flying V and air guitar along with that Winger album you've been wearing out, dude.

True Religion Joey Big T

(above) OK, this is how you rock it in this century!

Torn but not tattered. Dark not super-bleached.... and a little leg room to boot. The contrast stitching is a great touch ... and looks really sharp on the back pockets. For added laughs, these kick @ss jeans can be had at the fraction of the price of Joey's hairband alterego -just $170. Also at InTrends

Oh, that's just the start ... but those are the biggest swings in True Religion Joey's personailties. See them all at Shop For Clothes ... True Religion Joey for Men.

What can I say ... that Joey is a freak!

Mens 7 Seven Logo Straight Leg Jeans - $99!

So, I said I wasnt a fan of the light colored jean. Sue me. Things change. This is just a great looking pair of straight leg jeans. Good enough for me to venture out of my "boot cut, darker jean" comfort zone.

Seven Jeans (7 for all Mankind, that is) knows what they are doing - which is why thier jeans cost a little more ... and look a little better ... than most men's jeans out there.

Nice pocket detail too. Not over the top. Not too, um, "fancy" - if you get my drift. And just enough for the ladies to notice that you have a little style.

Here's what the folks at Smartbargains are saying...

Features

• "7 Logo" straight leg jeans from 7 For All Mankind


• From the Great China Wall Collection


• 98% cotton, 2% lycra


• Medium wash with faint whiskering on upper thighs


• Inseam is 34"


• Hand-cut and smooth brown and cream leather winged shoe and "7" adorn the left pocket area


• 1.75" wide waistband with belt loops


• Four button closure in the front


• Two curved front pant pockets with a right hand distressed key pocket


• Two detailed back pockets


• Straight leg


• Care instructions: Professionally dry clean or machine wash cold, turn inside out, and tumble dry low


• Made in the USA
  

Find them at Smartbargains for ... HEY WAIT - THEY ARE ON SALE!!! They were advertized at $235 at Shop For Clothes ... but only $99 at Smart Bargains. Get 'em before they are gone !!!!

Men's Lucky Jeans - 165 Jean - Rough Around the Edges

Here's a pair from Lucky Jeans. It's the straight leg 165.

The details ...
Fit:
• Mid Rise (9 3/8” rise)
• Relaxed Fit (relaxed through the thighs)
• Straight Leg (19 1/8” leg opening) Details:
• Midweight dark cast denim• Zipper fly• 96% cotton, 4% lycra
• Made in U.S.A.
• Machine washable
Available Lengths:
• Short, Regular, Long, X-Long

This is an all around great looking pair of dungarees, fellas. In my opinion the color is right, the fit is right and the fact that the edges are a little frayed save me the time and effort it takes to break in a stiff brand-spakin'-new ala 1981 pair, know what I'm sayin'?.

Thanks Lucky Brand Jeans! Go snag a pair of these babies (Straight Leg 165 Jean) for just shy of $115.

Men's Seven Jeans - Slouchy Detroit

When you are talking about jeans, you can't ignore Seven Jeans (7 for all Mankind, that is). They offer all of the usual suspects when it comes to fit - standard, bootcut, relaxed, slouchy ... and a bunch of stlyes that are uniquely Seven Jeans - namely Blade Runner, Dylan, No Break and Crop & Roll (which, in my opinion hasn't been a good look for straight guys since the Fonz), just to name a few.

The most interesting part of the offerings from Seven are the color choices. It's a guy thing - I can't always tell you which style I like or which fit looks best on me - but it's pretty safe to assume we all know what colors we like, at least when we see them. Seven offers everything from "Salt Lake City" (super-light, almost white) to something they call "Toledo" (which is about as dark blue as you can get)and a really great variety in between - like "Seattle", "Melbourne", Big Sur" ... you get the picture - go take a look for yourself.

My favorite? The Seven Jeans Slouchy in Detroit. OK, so I can't really tell you how they fit (yet), but I know for sure that if I walked into the store, these would be the jeans that spoke to me - heck, I might even try 'em on. Besides the color, I like the subtle detailing on the back pockets as well as the (new vocabulary word alert!) Pinching: those faded wrinkles where the thighs meet your , um, torso - as well as the look given by the slight abraision on the fabric.

Seven (7 for all mankind) Mens' Jean will run you anywhere from $148 - $209.
The Slouchy in Detroit wieghs in at a cool $165.

Mens Diesel Jeans - The Diesel Zathan

Ready for an upgrade to that first pair of designer jeans? Start with a solid pair from Diesel - The Zathan. It is by far their most popular and most sought after pair of men's jeans. OK, sure - you don't want to follow the pack, I get it... that's exactly what theose levi's you have been wearing since your senior year at Junior College are saying about you right now.




We are easing into this, guys ... work with me. OK, deep breath ... the Diesel Zathan is gonna run you about $219.50 at Universal Gear. (You may be able to save a few bucks if you scour the internet - but time is money, and UG is a reputible online merchant that I am comfortable with)

Sound like a lot of cash for jeans? Money well spent, my friends. The women will think you actually have a clue, Diesel Jeans look great on eveyone, and you can tell your classless friends that they wouldn't know a nice pair of Italin jeans if they bit them on the ... you get my drift.

Tip: Compare prices on the Diesel Zathan Jeans here.

$1288 Jeans from Mastermind Japan - Are you kidding me?

Jeans for over $1000? For real? What planet are we on?

Let's hope that if you have that kind of dough to shell out for a pair of dungerees that you at least made a handful of charitable donations prior to your purchase.

Don't get me wrong, I do understand that it's not always appropriate to slap on a pair of Wranglers, but dang! So what if they have (and I quote)...

"High-rise waistline - Hidden buttons - Multipockets - Straight leg cut - Slashed detailing - Studs - Embroidered logo"...

... they also have a freaking hole in 'em and what I can only assume is overspray from a subway tagging gone horribly wrong.


You can get 5 Pair of expensive - but almost worth it - Diesel jeans for that price (or enough sale priced Gap jeans to keep you from having to do laundry for well over a month)

All I can say, is if you have these, or want these the money would be much better spent on therapy.

Check 'em out at Shop For Clothes ... you be the judge $1000 Mastermind Japan Jeans

Good. Honest. Jeans. The Gap.

Gap jeans seem to be the best place to start this blog about men's Jeans. Not that there's anything wrong with a solid pair of Levi's - it's just that a pair from the Gap feels like a good introduction to taking that jeans-and-t shirt-look to the next level.

Always simple, always stylish Gap Jeans. Offered in just a handful of colors and styles it makes shopping easy. It's a guy thing. Lets make this easy.

Styles:

Standard Fit,Loose Fit, Boot Fit (Boot Cut, Easy Fit, Slim Straight, Low Rise Fit, Tolland, Hayes, Relaxed, Baggy.

Don't be scared. The good news, it once you find a style (or two), it's yours to keep.

Personally, I'm a boot cut or regular kind of guy .

They also come in a handful of colors and some great pre-worn looks. I have avoided light colored jeans since the 80's, but a good worn in looking pair can give you just the right contrast with a dark shirt without out feeling like you stepped in a time machine, or are wearing and over-coordinated, almost work-uniform type look.

Bonuses: Gap jeans are ...

reasonably priced (top end about $60)

Always have a pair or 2 on sale. ($29.99 or so)

Generously cut (I'm a comfortable 34 at the Gap - but my levi's should probably be a 36, I just refuse to give in)