Can we all agree that there are several instances in which a guy’s skinny jeans can be too tight for (anyone’s) viewing comfort? Haven’t you had instances where you look at a guy’s super-skinny jeans and wonder, how are they letting things breathe down there?
Do they feel comfortable? And what is the need to let the bulges all out, all the time? Although some people may think of you as judgy, we want to believe that a certain level of skinny is acceptable for guys’ skinny jeans, and others make them look weird.
To learn more about guys’ skinny jeans and what we consider the most comfortable level of skinny for their jeans, keep reading.
Are Skinny jeans supposed to be tight?
While jeans are the universal outfit that represents casual wear, a number of guys forget that the fit of the jeans is the most important thing you need to bear in mind when fitting and wearing jeans, so these pants shouldn’t fit too loose or too tightly.
And so, despite the name, your skinny jeans’ ideal fit is fitted rather than skin-tight. Jeans need to fit you comfortably while remaining functional. This is a very important consideration because your clothes must fit correctly and comfortably to allow you to move around with ease.
It should never look like you are trying to fight with the fabric or just trying too hard to wear jeans that clearly are a size or maybe two sizes too small.
Skinny jeans’ comfortable fit also doesn’t mean constricting, and we’d like to remind you that if you are having a hard time getting your jeans past your ankles, they are probably too tight.
How tight should skinny jeans be on a guy?
So, what is the acceptable degree of tightness for men’s skinny jeans?
Before we go into the specifics, we’ll start by letting you know that there are two main types of skinny jeans for guys – the spray-on and the standard skinny jeans, and the difference between these two lies in their fits.
While the spray-on skinnies are the traditional kind of skinny jeans that look like they have been sprayed onto your legs and are made of a stretch elastane and cotton blend, the standard skinny jeans are the common or relatively modern type of skinny jeans that will hug your thighs but taper slightly towards the lower parts of your legs.
Spray-on jeans are made with a significant amount of elastane, meaning that they look skin tight right from the thighs down to your ankles, so they fit much like a second layer of skin, are quite tight, and get increasingly uncomfortable as you drink or eat. However, over time, these pants will stretch out a little for more comfort.
Note that the standard skinny jeans are friendlier and the most common type of skinny jeans in men’s fashion today. They are not made of much elastane and give an overall comfortable fit as they tend to be more fitted, with looser hems ankles that offer you a wider range of options in terms of footwear that you can wear with the jeans.
If you’re shopping for new pants but think that maybe the new pants may be too tight for you, they could be. A sure way of determining if the skinny jeans are too tight or fitting right is by buying skinny jeans that are an inch or maybe two inches longer than your regular jeans – an important strategy that will prevent your jeans from riding upwards. Also, the jeans should not fit tightly around the waist.
The tightness test – if you’re worried about the jeans being too tight, do the pinch test. Pinch about one inch of slack of the pants at the top of the tight, and if you can’t do that, the pants are too tight.
Tips for wearing Men’s skinny jeans comfortably
- Consider your body shape
A common mistake that many men make when choosing or even styling their skinny jeans is forgetting to consider the shape of their bodies.
Very few people can easily pull off the look of a model, and even if someone is your style icon, the first thing you must do is consider your body shape.
If you don’t, there are lines that you will cross, and instead of the jeans looking skinny, they will be awkwardly too tight and uncomfortable. And so, it is always a good idea to think about how to comfortably, quickly, and stylishly dress your body.
So, if you are a big guy, for instance, think of wearing slim-fitting jeans instead of skinny jeans because, in most instances, they will have a largely similar cut that leaves you looking stylish and comfortable, especially with the heavier frame.
However, if you’re slim, you could wear skinny and super-skinny jeans, depending on the desired look. However, if you are slim and long-legged, you’d want to avoid the outfits that make you look gangly, so avoid the super skinny jeans and wear something slightly baggy instead; say, slim-fitting pants.
That said, the fit of your pants will always be a matter of personal preference, which means that if you allow your creative juices to flow, some very small fixes in the fit and the styling of the skinny jeans will go a long way in making you look good, and feel comfortable and confident.
- Get the size of the pants right.
The other important consideration to keep in mind is that when it comes to skinny pants, you must get the size right, adn this is often affected by the cut and the shape of the jeans. Skinny jeans will not fit you as regular straight-leg jeans.
- Choose skinny pants whose style matches your body shape.
The other mistake that many people often make is choosing the wrong style of skinny jeans.
Yes, this is a possibility, and the best way of avoiding this common fashion faux pas is by knowing where the line between skinny and too tight lies.
And to do this, the consideration of your body shape and your size will allow you to determine the best jeans style that suits you.
- Choose the right color for the skinny jeans.
The right color of pants depends on your preferences and personal style, but it is possible that you may be choosing the wrong color of jeans, depending on the occasion.
This means that the light-colored skinny jeans may be great for casual occasions, and you could pair them with plain, casual, or fitted t-shirts. The darker-colored skinny jeans are ideally styles for day or even nightwear and are just more versatile and ideal for you, unlike the light-colored jeans.
The dark-colored skinny jeans allow you to dress them up quickly, pulling off that sleek, urban look – throw on a biker jacket and crisp shirt, or you could even dress down these pants with a hoodie and a pair of plimsolls.
Other styling options
You can wear skinny jeans with a t-shirt, a collared shirt, a sweater, blazer, or a jacket.
Conclusion
Skinny jeans can feel and look too tight on guys if the size is off or the pants don’t match your body shape.
So, before you wear skinny jeans, think of your body size and shape, and most importantly, a pair of jeans whose fit ensures maximum comfort.
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Stephanie is a jewelry lover when she was a teenager. Her major was fashion design when she was in college. She is a jewelry designer at SOQ Jewelry and other design companies. Now she is also a writer for our website. She writes a lot of designs&brands posts with very actionable tips.