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Jeans with a dress shirt?

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Originally Posted by nmerc001
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I believe it's acceptable. I typically leave the dress shirt un-tucked though so it's a bit more of the casual look.

You don't have to do this, I wouldn't. Just wear the jeans as you would a pair of corduroys or similar pair of trousers.
I wouldn't wear a matching waistcoat and jacket with them, it would look too much like wearing half a suit, however if the waistcoat and jacket were clearly different then it would be ok, kind of "indie" looking though.
 
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In a sort of related matter, is it a faux pas to wear a brown belt with jeans that have a black leather patch on the back?
 
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Originally Posted by SirWilliam
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In a sort of related matter, is it a faux pas to wear a brown belt with jeans that have a black leather patch on the back?

No. If the patch is obvious enough to be an issue, you should probably be wearing different jeans.
 
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Originally Posted by Eccentric
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No. If the patch is obvious enough to be an issue, you should probably be wearing different jeans.

It is a pretty small patch and the belt goes over it.
 
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^^^^I'm sure you're fine.

As a grad student, jeans and a dress shirt is my standard wardrobe, with a sweater added in the winter and occasionally an odd jacket. I'd say I wear the combination probably 2/3 of the time.
 
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Worn a dress shirt with jeans so many times, I lost count ages ago.
 
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Why no socks?
 
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I must admit that I am currently short on dress socks.
As for the jeans; apparently a lot of you wear this outfit, so what style jeans do you normally wear? Any particular brands? My go-to wear is cords for nearly all occasions. This thread is vindicating my desire to move toward jeans.
 
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Tasseled loafers are the devil's work and are never, ever acceptable.
Other than that, carry on.
 
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I find levi 501s work well for me, mostly because I can't be bothered to go out and find anything better I expect - I know what fits so I just buy a couple of pairs whenever I need, but for more exciting options I think there was a denim 101 thread with a fair bit of info on jeans for the non-streetwear types.
 
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Originally Posted by icedmocha
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I am considering jeans with a dress shirt, a sweater vest over the dress shirt. I have always been hesitant to wear a dress shirt with jeans and have never done so. The shirt is a BB slim fit, I will not be wearing a tie. Shoes will be tassel loafers, probably no socks. Contrived? Acceptable? Thanks
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I usually wear dress shirts with (dark wash) jeans. I think that is a cool look.
 
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Jeans are fine with dress shirts but not with ties...
Jeans can be dressyish not never enough to justify the tie element...
I know it is quite fashionable trying to fusion some elements but there are sartorial limits...
The combo elegant jeans + dress shirts+ jacket is actually my casual outfit...
 
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I wear jeans (Levi's LVC) and a dress shirt just about everyday. I also throw on a blazer or jacket when I go out. I rarely wear ties but I would mix one with jeans and enjoy it.
 
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I checked out the Denim 101 thread. I can't justify two hundred clams for a pair of jeans—even if the selvage is comparable to the cleavage in PSG's avatar. For that outlay I could get custom wool trousers at BB's or Andover shop and be appropriate for all occasions.
 

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