Last Updated on 5 years by Naveen Kumar
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Thank God for Jeans!!!
Men, women, the fashion industry, literally everyone, has always been in love with denim, especially blue denim.
Jeans are a very versatile piece of clothing and look great when paired up with almost everything from basic t-shirts to blazers. Most men consider a pair of blue jeans and t-shirt the ultimate one, in terms of comfort, functionality and style.
But aren’t you fed up with wearing your blue jeans all of the time? Don’t you think it is finally time to strip those layers of favorite denim (especially this summer) and look for some great options to spice up your wardrobe.
Then check out our recommendations on the top stylish alternatives to blue jeans and you will be spoilt for choice.
Chinos
Underrated by majority of the men, these happen to be one of the most comfortable yet stylish and sleek type of trousers. Appearing mostly in earthy tones of brown and beige, in fabrics like cotton and linen, today most brands that have a great selection of chinos in almost every shade of rainbow and myriad styles.
Formal or casual, this can be your best friend and a wardrobe staple, suiting any occasion from a movie night to morning meetings.
Tip: Loafers and brogues are a great combo with chinos.
Linen
A true summer staple! With linen trousers, you can step into something cooler.
Initially considered to be more of an premium relaxed wear, these were not given enough attention by men. They often perceived linen pants as easily misshapen and pricey. But today, linen trousers have made their mark, and men find them irresistible due to the fact that they are cool and sophisticated, and the fabric is breathable, absorbent (perfect for Indian summers) light weight and durable. Hence, a great alternative to the heavy denims!
Perfect for a formal or casual affair, you can choose colors like icy blue, white and beige, since they are universally suitable shades for men.
Tip: If you are someone who is worried about creases, then opt for darker shades like black and navy.
Khakis
A well fitted pair of khaki trousers should always be there in a man’s closet. They are more versatile and comfortable than denims and definitely more light and affordable. They are more often considered as a pure casual wear, but, if worn right, they are great options for office and functions. Best part, it looks good on almost all body types.
Khakis are a perfect option for men, as the color is light and neutral enough to be worn with all styles and shades.
Tip: White and black are two of the most aesthetically pleasing combos with khakis.
Colored Trousers
How about adding some vibrance to your everyday style?
An ideal choice to create a loud and bold statement, colored trousers are so in today! With the resurgence of bold colours and patterns happening in men’s fashion, they have become a common trend. And most brands today have a myriad selection of shades and styles.
An obvious casual choice, you can opt for muted colours like burgundy, mustard, olive green, royal or sea blue or peach. And to up your formal outfit game, you can choose pleasant browns, navy, silver or metallic greys, charcoal black, or a dark olive green shade.
They add a such a fun element to your personal style and are a perfect way to experiment with your wardrobe.
Grey Denim
Ideal for summer, grey jeans are a wardrobe essential for men. You can wear them for smart casuals, to a pub, for a date night, and provides a more relaxed and laid back feeling.
But unlike blue/black denims, you need style them well, to strike the right style balance. Whites and blacks are, of course, a great and safe choice. Apart from those, you can also choose pastel shades.
For a more versatile look, its best to opt for darker grey jeans.
Black Denim
Just like blue, black jeans are another classic favorite. Being the darkest of denims, this is a low-risk, high-reward investment that men should make.
The great thing about black jeans is their ability to adapt to everything you have in your wardrobe. Styling is a cake walk with black jeans as you can pair them up with anything, from whites, nudes and pastels to checks, prints and solids in dark tones.
Tip: Faded black denims are so in now!
White Denim
If you want to step out from your comfort zone, then white denims are a great start. From having to keep it white and clean to styling it, white jeans are a night mare for most men.
Black, grey, sand, tan, khaki and blue are some great shades that go well with a pair of white jeans.
So there you go! These are some of the stylish alternatives to your favourite pair of blue denims. True that they are a classic, but once in a while, it is great to step out of them and pick something different.
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