The faded 501 jeans are the pants I wear the most.
This comes from its color first. Since it is light, it allows me to wear dark tops like navy jackets or dark green overshirts.
But since it's not that light either, it allows me to wear white, sky blue shirts, light gray sweaters, etc.
Its color therefore makes it versatile. But that's not all. I like the cut too.
The cut of the 501 suits me well for everyday jeans:
- the height of its waist is medium/high (even if I need a little higher for my body type)
- the leg is straight
- quite wide thigh
- leg opening at 20cm for a 32
And, like recently, I had it altered to the right length, it's a pleasure to wear. The pleasure of knowing that it went well.
The 501 is back in fashion, so much the better! He should never leave.
This is how I wear it.
The list of all the clothes in this episode:
🎙️ PRESENTATION ATTIRE:
Short-sleeved sweatshirt: Universal Works
Scarf: Second hand at Kiliwatch
Cap: Norse Projects
👟 Outfit 1: Casual
🌳 Outfit 2: Heritage
🌂 Outfit 3: For rainy days
🇺🇸 Outfit 4: American sportswear
♠️ Outfit 5: Andy Spade
6 other ways to wear the 501 with panache
1. With a jacket and loafers
This is probably how it comes easiest to me:
- 501 or straight cut faded jeans
- A white round-neck t-shirt
- A double-breasted jacket or not, preferably in a color other than navy blue
- A pair of moccasins
It speaks to me. It's simple to do and it's an outfit that has no age. A certain relaxation emanates from the silhouette even when wearing a jacket. So you don't have to be dressed to the nines with a jacket.
To achieve this outfit, the moccasins must be round, in my opinion, and the jacket must not be too formal. This is why a navy blue, if possible, should not be combined with a shawl collar jacket for example, or piped pockets, and the fabric should be a little heavy and not too smooth. Like here :
BonneGueule clothing, Norse Projects cap
You can also swap the moccasins for cowboy boots.
2. T-shirt and sneakers
A well-chosen 501 is content with a t-shirt and a pair of Vans.
On top, you can put a blazer or a jacket, like a Harrigton jacket for example. Beige wouldn't be too bad.
Note how the t-shirt is tucked into the jeans to clearly mark the waist. That's how you look bigger. This is how the silhouette is readable. You should tuck your t-shirt into your jeans. You will see, there is a life before and a life after this habit to take.
When you get tired of it, change the t-shirt into a shirt, that works too.
3. With boots and a sweater
The style of this little guy in jeans, cap, boots and sweater amazes me. The proportions of the silhouette are balanced. The volumes of the rooms are consistent with each other. Once again, we note the tip of the top tucked into the jeans, just enough to see where the waist is.
The trick is not to get too fitted. But not too big either.
4. With a western belt and suede leather
We can play Ralph Lauren if we want. Nothing is stopping us. But you'll have to go all out then: a Texas belt, a cowboy hat, a suede leather jacket and a white t-shirt. Native American jewelry has its place.
5. With the top of a suit
I analyzed this outfit in this Gimmick video.
If you want to combine jeans and tailoring, you have to do it with caution. The tailoring should be as less formal as possible, the shirt and the shoes too. If Chad Park had chosen a fine, silky gray wool for example, it wouldn't have worked. If he had chosen black brogues either. The aesthetic shock would have been too great. If the shirt had been white poplin, the same.
6. With military inspiration
Military green goes very well with the sky blue of faded jeans. Just take a look at this photo to be convinced.
We could have opted for white sneakers, like Vans, that would have been very good. But the choice of derbies elevates this outfit to something else. More original, more surprising and, to put it in a nutshell, better.
If you reach for your sneakers every morning, do yourself a favor sometimes and grab the derbies.
