Nice Casual/Elegant Jeans?

[TheDon]

Right now I am looking for a nice pair of causal nighttime jeans. Something I can wear to dinner etc. I am looking for a dark color but don't know which brand to get. I have a few pairs of Ralph Lauren and True Religion jeans but they are strictly for really casual times just with a t-shirt etc. I need something that will be nice with a button down or a sweater. Im a college student so my budget is not too big. I do not want something too tight, just comfortable.

 

[hi-val]

Have you searched the forum and read the "I have a Jean" thread? You'll likely find your answers there.

 

[hustlenflo22]

Nudie is probably the way to go, I think these retain the indigo for a good amount of time--there are others that know a lot more about this

the cut is also really important to dress up a pair of jeans--you'll want no stacking, and a slimmer fit is definitely a good call

 

[TheDon]

Yeah i checked the post pics of denim thread and most people have a stacking on their jeans. I do not want any stacking.

 

[VMan]

Look into APC, Rag & Bone, and 5EP - APC being the cheapest and 5EP the most expensive.

 

[whodini]

Another vote for APC and Rag & Bone. Personally, I think Rag & Bone is the dress-up jean.

 

[Tarmac]

There are a hundred different dark, plain, slim jeans you could choose. Look in the gallery and see if one appeals to you.

 

[TheDon]

Is raw the only way to go or regular denim is ok?

 

[hossoso]

Doesn't have to be raw but it should be dark. I prefer raw.

 

[TheDon]

If i get a dark raw denim. Will it fade etc when washed then it won't be good for dress-up purposes?

 

[hossoso]

It will fade. Honestly, denim and elegant are not in the same category usually. I am not sure what you are going for but if I need to look nice I am not going to put on my apc's. I think denim should be beaten up and worn hard. It can look good with a sportcoat or something but that is an affectation. If you really need to look nice go with Incotex or something, not jeans.

 

[PG2G]

Acne is the popular vote around here for when it comes to a dressy pair of jeans. If you're only wearing them when you need to dress it up a bit, I don't see them fading too quickly.

 

[TheDon]

I want to wear these everyday but also to like a decent restaurant etc.

 

[chris902]

Originally Posted by TheDon

If i get a dark raw denim. Will it fade etc when washed then it won't be good for dress-up purposes?

Any and all denim will fade including pre-washed/distressed denim... it just has a head start on the fading.

I have seen people wear skulls with button ups and nice shoes and look good. Other than that APC and Nudie definately seem like the obvious choices.

 

[academe]

I'd vote for APCs, Earnest Sewns, or possibly one of the more conservative Paper, Denim & Cloth jeans. I have a pair of Earnest Sewns in a dark blue/almost black wash that are much more "dressy."