For a while, I thought black jeans could only be rocked by guys who were under 130 lbs, smoked, or had a band. At least two of the three had to be true. As it turns out, the right pair of black jeans – barely faded and slim cut, IMHO – are surprisingly easy to wear, even if your guy is more preppy than hipster. (My guy is right in the middle.) Best of all? These outfits work for weekends with the kiddos and a low key date night.
Stripes + Brown Accessories
The brown accessories tone down the rocker vibe, and the clean stripes are more Euro than Frat boy. It works. (Especially when accessorized by a little boy in red stripes.)
Outfit Details
Sweater – Joe Fresh Striped Merino Wool Sweater c/o (wearing size M for reference)
Jeans – Joe Fresh Black Straight Leg Jeans c/o (on sale for $25! Size 32 for reference)
Boots – To Boot New York
Belt – old, but Gap’s Textured Leather Belt is similar
Sunglasses – SALT Optics
Watch – Shinola (made in Detroit)
Backpack – Herschel Heritage Backpack in stripe (sold out, but this gray/black plaid is available)
Black City Sneakers + Shawl Collar Cardigan
If your guy doesn’t yet have a shawl collar cardigan It. Is. Time. The key is to find one that’s slim cut. I love the slightly Grandpa vibe of the cardigan with the sleek city sneaks.
Outfit Details
Sweater – Rag and Bone (I wait until Bloomies, Shopbop or Saks has a major men’s sale, then I snap these up. Mike is wearing last year’s model. Or try this one from H&M – the fit is nice and slim.)
Tee – Everlane
Jeans – Joe Fresh Black Straight Leg Jeans c/o (on sale for $25!)
Sneaks – Vince
Shopping
Here are a few additional items, similar to the pieces Mike is wearing. (I tried to find some more affordable options, especially in footwear. I realize I have created a monster. Ben, I partially blame you.)
BTW – we swear by The Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes
xo!
S
