Denim jackets are a versatile and timeless wardrobe staple that can be worn by people of all ages, including those over 60. Stylists recommend wearing cropped, medium wash pieces with jeans or colored pants. There is no specific age limit for wearing a denim jacket, but choosing one depends on two main qualities: fit and color.
A denim jacket can be the perfect transitional piece, giving existing pieces greater seasonal longevity or flexibility. Researchers recommend ditching denim by the time you reach 53 years old, as it becomes less summery when you want to break out your white jeans early in the spring or late into the fall. The classic denim jacket is a season spanner, the perfect wardrobe staple, and a basic that goes with almost everything.
There is no age limit for the classic denim jacket, as it is a season spanner, the perfect wardrobe staple, and a basic that goes with almost everything. For example, a blue jacket will do for every outfit, and a black one can be used if flush. Some people may feel conflicted about their jeans jackets, but they should not double denim.
An outfit idea for four different age groups includes a denim jacket, a Guns n’ Roses t-shirt underneath, and an old beat up faded pair of jeans. It doesn’t matter how old you are, anyone can wear a denim jacket, it’s just how you wear it.
In summary, denim jackets are a versatile and timeless wardrobe staple that can be worn by people of all ages, regardless of their age. The appropriateness of wearing a denim jacket depends on its fit and color, and it’s important to consider the appropriateness of the outfit for each age group.
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IMHO jeans by themselves have nothing to do with age, but rather the style of the jeans. Skinny jeans, baggy jeans, relaxed cut, or God forbid, jeans with the knees purposely ripped out (Shutter!!) I live in a very rural community and jeans are seen as the “uniform of the day” for almost everyone, with the possible exception of the local banker. I am in my mid 60’s, and as a rule, I too wear jeans most days, but always making sure they are clean, not too faded and never ripped. Worn as I do with a dress shirt (sans tie) waistcoat and a flat cap, this gives me a well dressed look for casual around the town outings, saving the more formal suit and tie for church or other more formal functions. I agree whole heartily that jeans can be worn at any age as long as the cut and condition are age appropriate. Great article as always sir!
Congratulations to Greg. The first point is he has made the effort to excercise and keep his figure. That is the hardest bit to do as when you are 60 you can afford to eat out and drink as much as you want. But are prone to being more physically tired, which is a dangerous combination. Being well groomed and scrubbed is the next step. Then select well fitted clothing. He looks and has the bearing of someone in his late 30’s. He has robbed much of my casual wardrobe as well so must have excellent taste. I salute you Sir!
As someone who retires in less than two months, yes THAT age is almost upon me and I wear jeans of one kind of another. I quite often wear bootlegs with black leather or navy Chukka boots. Last night we went to a gourmet dinner and I wore a black Pea Coat with black long sleeved polo shirt, black straight leg jeans and tan/blue suede Barker brogues. My Dad who’s 94 wore “slacks” with a “sport” coat and a button up shirt. So why the different trousers? Simply because jeans were in fashion when I was 16 and I’ve worn them ever since. But when my Dad was 16 in 1944, there were no jeans. Nor were there any in 1946 when at 18 he joined the RAF. Maybe that, more than age accounts for the different trousers.
I’m a person who’s often described as having a classical, more formal style. But I have to say that Greg has pulled this look off perfectly. The colour composition, texture of the corded jacket, and the Chelsea boots work very well. And Greg, sir you definitely do not look 60. Hats off to you. A great look. Thank you for another great article Ash.
Greg has nailed it here. He looks very well dressed and is clearly in good shape. Top work, sir. What stands out painfully to me, however, is the obviously dyed hair. I think Greg would elevate his look further by just letting it be its natural colour; I think dyed hair on a mature guy is far more distracting than any concerns he may have about whether jeans are appropriate. This is just my opinion, of course.
I’m 53 and I wear jeans on the weekends away from work. I wear jeans proper for my age and weight. I would never wear jeans in a formal or business environment though. I reserve jeans for casual or outdoor settings. If I’m gonna wear my sport coat, which is hardly ever, I do not wear jeans. I wear slacks with a button down and a tie.
Those jeans look great on Greg – very stylish and compliment perfectly his blazer and boots. In my humble opinion, age is no barrier to wearing jeans. If you buy good quality dark-coloured selvedge jeans that are a good fit, they will last for years. The benefit of selvedge denim is that unique fade as it ages, and which does not result in the jeans looking untidy. Great article Ash 👍
Nothing wrong with Greg’s look at all… One thing I would say, if he’s thinking the jeans look a bit young… possibly go for a less fitted slightly more straight leg model. Or, go proper posh and get some moleskin jean cut type trousers… which are still nice tough trousers. He could also swap in a nice modern-ish tweed jacket…. or a good open neck posh shirt… could play around a lot with what he’s wearing!
The corduroy jacket and turtleneck are key here I believe. Typically, a gentleman under a certain age (30-ish) is less likely to combine those two pieces with jeans. Jeans themselves may not necessarily be the main concern a gent should worry about. It’s how to best pair the jeans with shoes and tops/jackets. Simply put…depending on a chap’s age… there’s a right way and a wrong way to wear jeans. As a bit of an anglophile/ cambrophile / hibernophile, I just copy what I see and like and sit back and relax as the impressions that I make with my “jeans outfits” garner respect and maybe a little of admiration. If you take your style cues from us Yanks…look no further than the man himself…Anthony Bourdain.
His dark jeans look good, but…unfortunately, the dark color will not last long. The color in blue jeans fades very quickly with every single wash and wear. Because of that, I’m considering moving away from all color-fading pants (including jeans), unless I’m doing yard work, going hiking or to the beach, etc.
I always thought that trousers were formal semi-formal. whereas denim jeans are casual, I would never wear denim jeans to a wedding/funeral or a job interview etc! may be around home! If a gent or lady has been wearing jeans since they were young – early adult – and the jeans wear well (casual) then go for it! As for myself, I found denim jeans uncomfortable!
You are never too old to wear jeans . I reckon they look quite stylish when worn with a blue open necked shirt,cravat,blazer or darker blue suit jacket & nice pair of med tan brogues . Of course one can carry this sort of casual look off,better if they have been able to resist gluttony & preserve a more trimmer appearance in their advancing years . 👍
I tend to go for a dark indigo jean, and always buy Levi’s jeans – they always fit me well. I personally see no harm in combining jeans with a blazer or tweed jacket and a smart shirt. I think I’d draw the line at a shirt and tie though! The gentleman shown here looked very smart – I’ve recently invested in a turtle neck, but now a corduroy jacket looks very enticing!
I feel that, since it’s historical roots as an adult’s working trouser and it’s level of informality, you can never be too old for jeans – you can be too old for certain kinds of jeans but lets be honest here, that’s the kind of jeans that make you look dated almost the instant they hit the market. Classical jeans are just.. well a classic, the first of the informal “legitimate” trousers to me, right under the chino or the slacks on the formality scale but far removed from the crappy lounging around trousers you often find these days and Greg hat hit the jackpot really with the informal textured sports coat, it’s patched pockets and notched lapels, the turtle-neck sweater and the less formal Chelsea boots! This is so on point for say the current climate of early spring/around Easter, or early autumn for just, well, anything unless formal. There are reasons not to wear jeans, but that’s more in the formality department and I personally can’t… well… it’s complicated, not impossible… wear jeans because they are tightly constructed and structured (otherwise they’d look crappy) and I can’t wear this because of Crohn’s Disease. end of self pity And I have to concur with Mr. Jones here: Greg does not look his age – Greg, you look more like someone my age of the very late 30s or early 40s! For the aforementioned reasons I prefer slacks or chinos or corduroy trousers for this informal niche and they are all options, but I’d include jeans again in this segment of clothing choices if the circumstances where different.
I live in California and I think that the mid formal dress here varies from khaki and sports coat with a tie or just a dress shirt and slacks maybe with a tie. So I find that the Wrangler Dress pants (which are a five pocket “jean”) in particular are alright to wear with a coat on the weekend. I think in a color other than the blue traditional denim is fun and acceptable in cases outside the office or public work as I mentioned.
I don’t like jeans, period .I think they are for the labor industry, however in this day and age since 1965 it’s been the trend, so in keeping with that subject matter the gentleman in question looks okay the jeans are dark, black would work as well, however they seem a little bunched wrinkly straight up and down is my motto . I’m 70, I don’t wear jeans, haven’t for 20 years . Except for doing chores.
Aw yes…youth. Dress dependant to the situation and the groups you are with. I.e. In the Canadian West a cowboy or farm hand, regardless of age wears dungarees. When I live in cities I always dress classical or business dress. Now in Saskatchewan as in most places in Canada casual sports wear is most applicable, comfortable, warm and you fit in. I wear jeans, denim shirts only on weekends and suits during Masonic meetings when I went. Dark denim is best. Greg looks fine with his combo. Keep yourself fit and healthy and you can wear what and however you want. Great vid Ash! Regards, Starlight
Good morning Ash A day late to commenting here, yesterday was a bit busy. I own but one pair of blue jeans and a couple of pairs of brown jeans style trousers. I tend to wear brown more often as they pair with the rest of my wardrobe. I do have be-logoed t-shirts, but of a military morale nature. Looking after one’s body is important. I was at a dinner night last weekend wearing my Mess Dress, I had it made to measure 21years ago. It still fits perfectly, although showing some age related wear. If I look half as good as Greg when I hit 60, I’ll be happy. He’s nailed the look. Wear what makes you feel great.
A dark wash denim jean, preferably in blue, in a slim fit, and properly hemmed at the cuffs, is an acceptable choice, in my opinion, when worn with a navy blazer, or sport coat, and brown leather wingtips or cap toe oxfords. Having said that, as I near sixty years of age myself, I find myself gravitating towards grey flannel trousers or khaki chinos instead of jeans in the spring and fall, and creme linen trousers in the summer months. In the winter, I tend to prefer either a heavier weight wool flannel trouser, tweed trousers, or medium weight corduroys in beige, brown, or green. It’s hard for me to believe that, in my twenties and thirties, I wore jeans almost every day, when not in the classroom teaching. -There are so many more stylish alternatives out there.
Jeans with a tailored jacket? It depends, very much, on the occasion, and how well the jeans in question coordinate with the other parts of the outfit. The chronological age of the person is all-but irrelevant. There was one photo of an older gentleman wearing a smart blue blazer, with a white shirt and dark tie, paired with faded blue jeans. This, IMHO, looked out of balance. As if he was making a statement of some sort. Or he was a television host, a person who was not going to be filmed below the waist. Jeans with a tailored jacket? There are many ways to make it look fantastic. There are (probably) equally as many ways to make it look bad.
Great content, Ash, on a topic that prompts much debate. Greg has no worries here whatsoever. His entire outfit looks classic and sharp, helped by the fact that everything fits well on a trim frame. He certainly does not look like a man in his 60th year, rather someone a good deal younger. As you rightly say, the secret to wearing jeans in our older years is to stick to dark colours that fit properly, including the length, and to treat them as we would any pair of trousers. The image of the two older gents that appears on screen at 7:30 amply demonstrates this. The guy on the left wins hands down in my view, just as Greg does. There is hope for me yet!😊
I think a man of any age can wear jeans. The key is what kind of jeans you wear and how you wear them. Darker wash jeans look better and can be dressed up easier. Plus, avoid distressed jeans, as these just don’t look good on older gents. And, as always, the jeans need to fit properly. Overly tight or really baggy jeans just look bad, especially as one gets older.
Here in the USA jeans aren’t just taken for granted, they’re required, because the weather can get really cold. The rule of thumb I use is — when it’s below 60, go for jeans. And NEVER go for those multi-colored sneakers! Boots or loafers are what you want. The only suggestion I’d make to Greg is that a more colorful jersey might stand out more — spruce green, maybe, or French blue. I must say, though, that he’s got the right genes as well as the right jeans. We should all be so lucky.
Mr.Greg’s outfit is not at all bad, didn’t expect it to be jeans at first glance. Dresser leather shoes complement darker jeans quite well. In my opinion, darker jeans look better when you wish to appear more well put together than faded or ripped jeans (which look horrible). The following is how I finally managed to match my burgandy monk strap with a (which I would like some tips or a article on Mr.Ash). Even though I have been moving away from jeans by wearing chinos and corduroy, I recently purchased a cotton glen check trouser from Banana Republic (by the way, you should review their rebranding and their vintage green 78 cologne). Jeans with a sport coat/blazer and leather shoes are always a good choice.
Good morning sirs. Great use of colour Greg has use. For myself I do like the roll neck jumper and in my case a tweed jacket, would go for chinos myself. Chelsea boots do not work for me so a nice pair of polished chukka boots would be my foot wear of choice. Add a pocket square, pin and fedora and im ready to go. Following up I have manage to get a nice Harris Tweed jacket in grey,which does go well with a roll neck jumper from Livefortweed, Thank you all for your suggestions.😀
Ash I have one pair of jeans that more resemble Chino’s as they are pleated and tapered fit. Most jeans tend to bind me. I do wear mine with tweed sometimes. I no longer have a corduroy jacket but am looking for a good one. I think Greg’s choice is very stylish and compliments the boots and jacket well. He looks Very smart! Cheers Ron
Greg looks younger than me, I’ve just turned 47. I’m not at the stage of thinking if jeans are too young. It depends on the jeans. Just last month I found a pair of jeans from just under 20 years ago, stone wash, boot-cut, baggy, frayed at he hems where they were far too long. They were horrible, I threw them out because I will never wear them again but I remember loving them back in the day. Now my jeans are dark, the darkest blue possible, slimfit, tapered jeans with zero distressing, I look after myself, I exercise every day to try to keep trim, so while i’m still at that stage I feel jeans are still right for me, but they have to tick quite a few boxes and be as plain as possible, like no massive logos on the rear pockets.
Just back from a Hawaiian cruise. I must say it was depressing to see so many people who don’t seem to care how they look in public. Comfort is one thing but dressing/undressing to show one’s tattoos, massive belly, and ugly feet (especially in dining-rooms) is another thing altogether. Of all the people I saw during our nine-day stay i saw perhaps two nice outfits – for men. There may have been a few more women who dressed stylishly – but not many.
Nothing wrong with a pair of jeans. On the contrary, I think a pair of jeans can be very stylish if paired with the right clothes. Jeans and a turtleneck, for example, look very classy to me. I also think everyone is entitled to wear whatever they want, although I don’t particular like the ripped jeans look, that is up to the eye of the beholder.