Do some stuff, don’t do other stuff and you will get the perfectly fitting pair of jeans. Easy!

I look down any given street on any given day and I see a bunch of dudes walking around it badly fitting jeans. But you know what, I blame myself, I should have written a simple guide to getting the perfect fit years ago. So, time to remedy that.

Check out our in-depth guide to what fit will fit your body type and lifestyle.

Let your wife or girlfriend buy your jeans.  

Buy good quality jeans. Preferably selvedge. Preferably raw.

Think that because you fav celebrity looks dope in this or that model, you will look dope too. You will look like a dope, however.

Try and try on in-store. If you can’t make it to a store, make sure that the online shop you’re buying from has a fair return policy.

Wear bootcut jeans unless you are a cowboy. Are you a cowboy? Oh, you are? Well in that case horse on.

Wear skinny jeans if you are a multi-platinum-selling rock star. Oh, you’re not. Then don’t wear skinny jeans.

On any occasion, ever, never like ever wear baggies. 

Throw things at people wearing baggies.

Spend less on your jeans than on your phone bill.

Buy me a beer next time we catch up for getting you the perfect pair of jeans.