When it comes to reliable denim, not all men have a spare $1,000 dollars to drop on a pair of designer label jeans. Sometimes you just need a pair of weekend beaters that can keep a shirt, blazer or sweater in check without sending you broke.
Enter our cool selection of the cheap men’s jeans which are all under $150. But before we get into the good stuff, it’s paramount you know how to wear jeans properly. More than just sliding your legs through the leg holes, jeans come with specific rules in order to look the best depending on the cut and fit.
How To Wear Slim Jeans
Most men opt for this cut in denim simply because of its balance between fit and comfort. Slim jeans have the advantage of following the contour of your legs to form a nice silhouette without strangling your lower half. This nice fit means that slim jeans can be worn with everything from fitted tees to collared shirts to casual suits.
How To Wear Skinny Jeans
Another popular option is skinny fit jeans. Standard skinny jeans are cut rather close to the legs. They are best suited to slimmer guys and the preferred choice for more smart-casual looks. Knitwear, collared shirts and casual blazers are all compatible with skinny jeans.
How To Wear Black Jeans
Adding a slick and masculine edge to your wardrobe is achieved with a pair of black jeans. These guys can be worn with anything from denim jackets to blazers to tees. They follow the same fitment rules as standard denim but add a much more polished appeal to your look.
How To Wear Distressed Jeans
Ripped and distressed denim isn’t for anyone. If you’re the edgy type then that’s good news, but not so much if you’re the conservative style player. As with other jeans, make sure you choose distressed jeans based on your body type, style, shape and occasion as they will not work in a formal environment.
How To Wear Straight Jeans
Straight jeans are regular cut meaning the trouser leg falls straight from the knee to the hem. The fit and leg openings are usually looser, too. The best combinations for straight jeans are usually looser fitting layers. Double denim works best here with either denim shirts, layered denim jackets or knitted field jackets. Even looser sweaters will work a treat with straight jeans.
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Want to add a pair of jeans that won’t break the bank into your closet? Then these are the best cheap men’s jeans available.
1/8Uniqlo
The company's Ezy Ultra Stretch Colour jeans are, as the name implies, available in a broad range of colours, making them ideal for creating numerous outfits and looks. They're not denim jeans, but rather incredibly soft cotton (it's likely just the stitched detailing that earns them their name) but that allows them to be incredibly stretchy and comfortable for all-day wear.
2/8Bonobos
This includes their large range of jeans, which are available in multiple styles and colours and are at extremely low prices.
3/8ASOS
These stretch slim jeans in mid-wash blue are as no-nonsense as they come. They rock a regular rise design, have a zipper fly and are made from sustainably-sourced cotton.
4/8Levi's
The company still makes its 501 jeans design, but if you want to shake up your look, you could instead go for this slim-fit pair from the company's premium range. Being part of this collection means these jeans have been on the receiving end of extra attention and "superior craftsmanship", however they are reasonably priced. Available in various shades of black and blue, they could be just the perfect pair of jeans to add to your wardrobe.
5/8Hugo Boss
These slim-fit jeans are made from knitted denim fabric, giving them the look and style of conventional denim, but with the comfort and softness of jogging pants. Could there be a better hybrid? A regular rise gives them universal appeal, and the faded wash detailing nearer the waist has been created naturally during the production process.
6/8G-Star RAW
Such as this pair of 3301s jeans. They rock a tried and tested five-pocket design and are perhaps one of the cleanest looking pairs in G-Star's catalogue (no rips or frays here). Cut from a 10.2oz mid-weight denim that contains a hint of elastane to provide some stretch, they'll remain comfortable for every wear. Oh, and of course, they are cheap.
7/8Everlane
The Slim Fit Jean is perhaps the standout pair, being made from an 11oz Japanese denim that exudes quality. If slim fit jeans aren't for you, you can get them in either a straight or athletic fit instead, but no matter which you choose, they'll be available in a variety of colours (not just the standard black and blue). These sand-coloured jeans, for example, are an absolute must-have.
8/8Flint & Tinder
The company's 1-year wash jeans are the result of over 150 years of denim experience, and each pair is made from bespoke Cone Mills denim. The jeans are all hand-washed before rolling off the production line, making each individual pair unique. Don't let any of this scare you though, they still fall well into the cheap jeans category.
