Jeans
Trousers made of denim, a cotton twill with an indigo-blue warp and a light weft. They originated as work trousers in the USA. Dark, without wash and with a straight leg, they go with an Oxford shirt, knitwear, Chelsea boots or sneakers, also under a sport coat. See also selvedge denim.
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From the Guide
- With jeans, white sneakers, boots and lace-ups are safe; suede and smooth leather loafers work.
- With jeans, on the other hand, black is safe, because denim has enough structure of its own.
- On top, white, gray, black and earth tones are safe. Navy and light blue are close to indigo and only work.
Related terms
- Selvedge denimDenim woven on narrow shuttle looms, which gives it a firm, clean woven edge (selvedge, from self-edge).
- ChinosCotton trousers made of lightweight twill, usually with a straight or slightly tapered leg and slanted side pockets.
- Gabardine trousersCotton trousers made of gabardine: denser, smoother and a little heavier than chinos, with a fine, steep diagonal rib.
- Pleated trousersTrousers with one or two pleats at the waistband that give more room at the hip and thigh.
- Wool trousersTailored trousers made of wool, usually with a crease.
- Corduroy trousersCotton trousers with lengthwise ribs of pile; the narrower the ribs, the finer and calmer they look (fine-wale corduroy).