Men and jeans are two things that are synonymous with one another. No one would ever be surprised to see a man and a pair of well-worn jeans linked together. Men and designer jeans, on the other hand, might be a different story. Even though they enjoy a different status than in years past, many still consider designer jeans on a man to be nothing more than a silly joke than a serious fashion statement.

So many of us have the image in our minds of the guy in the skin tight designer jeans that cost an arm and a leg, but no one would actually wear. Many people still consider a man who wears them to be anything but manly.

So…should men wear designer jeans?

The answer of course, is a matter of your own personal taste and preference, but it’s certainly true that a nice pair can add a lot to the average guy’s wardrobe. It is also true that they cost more than a regular pair of jeans, but having one or two pairs hanging in your closet can provide you with some surprising benefits.

What are appropriate occasions for designer jeans?

To begin with, they are quite versatile. If you really enjoy wearing jeans, and which guy doesn’t, you can often wear them in situations where a normal pair of jeans would be unacceptable. Sliding on pair of nice designer jeans with a suit jacket to go to a dinner or similar function is a good way to wear jeans out and still stay within the realm of being ‘dressed up’. You probably wouldn’t want to wear jeans of any kind for really formal situations where a full suit is expected, but for those in between occasions, you should be just fine.

Are designer jeans manly?

And even though you may get the odd snicker, you can rest assured that your overall look will be enhanced with a pair of designer jeans as the base. By wearing them you will create the perception that you’re a fashion-forward thinker and you might even attract members of the opposite sex you never thought would take an interest. It’s no secret that many women put quite a lot of stock into a man’s ‘fashion sense’, and by openly displaying yours, you are sure to notice attention that wasn’t there before.

If you’re like most guys and appreciate the ruggedness of a good pair of jeans, designer jeans are usually made from higher quality denim than a regular pair. Of course, they are more for fashion and you probably shouldn’t wear them while you’re out working on your car, but they will last for quite a while.

The verdict

If you’re kind of on the fence about it, get yourself one pair that compliments your body shape and give them a try. You don’t have to wear them to work or anything. Just try them out on a date or some other social occasion. Think of designer jeans as just another way that you can wear jeans when you leave the house.

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This article was written for DangerousLee.Biz by a guest blogger.