Help finding "good" jeans
USA based
I have been a Levi guy my entire life, and as I get deeper down the menswear rabbit hole, little by little- I look at my jeans.
I tried looking at getting nicer jeans, but I'm a little overwhelmed by the options, prices, and fits. I'm not looking for a super thick, rigid, rabbit-hole-denim-hobbyist-heritage pair, just something "nicer."
Selvedge, generally, seems to carry with it a connotation of improved construction and quality. Naked and famous comes up a lot. I was hoping maybe to just get some general brand/fit suggestions.
Obstacles: I have a wagon, my ass and thighs look like sausage casings in a pair of 501's. After much struggle, I finally purchased two pairs of Levi's 555, which I adore. They fit my thighs perfectly but I had to size up slightly to fit my seat.
I normally wear 30x30. 5'7.
Lower rise jeans, for the reasons mentioned, generally do not work well for me
I also have a pair of Uniqlo Relaxed Ankle jeans that fit me well. See attached.
Looking for a straight fit or mild taper. Any suggestions welcome!
Edit: oh! And I like to buy most of my clothes on eBay or Poshmark, etc, now, so any brands that pop off in thrift or secondhand are very welcome
I have been a Levi guy my entire life, and as I get deeper down the menswear rabbit hole, little by little- I look at my jeans.
I tried looking at getting nicer jeans, but I'm a little overwhelmed by the options, prices, and fits. I'm not looking for a super thick, rigid, rabbit-hole-denim-hobbyist-heritage pair, just something "nicer."
Selvedge, generally, seems to carry with it a connotation of improved construction and quality. Naked and famous comes up a lot. I was hoping maybe to just get some general brand/fit suggestions.
Obstacles: I have a wagon, my ass and thighs look like sausage casings in a pair of 501's. After much struggle, I finally purchased two pairs of Levi's 555, which I adore. They fit my thighs perfectly but I had to size up slightly to fit my seat.
I normally wear 30x30. 5'7.
Lower rise jeans, for the reasons mentioned, generally do not work well for me
I also have a pair of Uniqlo Relaxed Ankle jeans that fit me well. See attached.
Looking for a straight fit or mild taper. Any suggestions welcome!
Edit: oh! And I like to buy most of my clothes on eBay or Poshmark, etc, now, so any brands that pop off in thrift or secondhand are very welcome
