We often see men pair traditional blazers with denim jeans. A great outfit- a modern classic that 40 years ago way pushing the envelope but today is an established way to wear your blazer jacket in a casual setting.
Below Are Ways To Wear Blazers With Denim Jeans
Single-Breasted Two-Button Construction
Wearing jeans means wearing your jacket open at least some of the time. Double-breasted is right out, and three-button styles tend to flap and billow when unbuttoned. They’re also more likely to be mistaken for an out-of-place suit jacket.
Closet Fit Blazers
As above, you want to avoid flapping fabric when your wear the jacket open. A close fit in the chest is particularly important, but it’s worth keeping the jacket close around the hips well.
Avoid Twill Weaves If Possible
A twill weave is easy to recognize by its narrow diagonal ribbing. That’s the same texture as denim jeans, and you don’t want two garments in a close but not quite-matching texture, ever. Make sure the jacket is either a smooth-faced weave or something distinct from twill like hopsack, flannel, birdseye or nailhead.
Buttons In Blazers
You may also want to consider avoiding the traditional metallic buttons- or you may like the contrast in your outfit. It depends on the look you’re going for. Metal buttons are more conservative and a bit preppy; plastic or mother-of-pearl buttons that match the jacket colour or complement it more subtly are a more modern and urbane look.
Jeans To Wear With Men’s Blazers
Blazers Should Be Darker Than The Jeans
Jeans in a really deep midnight-blue can work with a blazer that’s on the lighter end of navy, especially if the jeans have some orange contrast stitching in them. More unusual dark colours like gray or chocolate brown work for the jeans as well although plain black is usually an awkward pairing for navy blue.
Jeans Lighter Than The Blazers
Lighter shades of blue, grays, and more fashion-forward colours like white or red denim give a good contrast. It’s one of the rare outfits where the trousers lighter than the jacket is common and is a great choice when looking to dress the outfit down. In either case your goal with the colour is to avoid any pairing that’s close but not an actual match. A perfect match isn’t great, since it just makes you look like you’re wearing a suit with texture problems. Contrast between the blazer and the jeans is key.
