July
13
2010
By
of Valet.
School of
Denim
Few items of a man's wardrobe are as essential as a pair of jeans. This series offers up style tips and history lessons about America's greatest contribution to the world of fashion.
Presented by Valet and Gap
 

10 oz. Levi's Vintage Clothing 1944 501 jeans, $220 at Blackbird

Summertime Blues

Jeans can sometimes be tricky in the warmer months. The heat and humidity will make for a sloppy summer if you start sweating through your selvedge by lunch. But that doesn't mean you should give up on denim entirely. Just swap out your everyday jeans for a pair cut from summer weight denim—made from a thinner, lighter cotton. The fabric weighs in at 8 to 10 oz. per yard, instead of the 12 to 14 oz. of traditional jeans. A tad more breezy and breathable, they ensure you can keep your cool, no matter how hot it gets.

Average jeans

12-14 ounces

Summer weight

8-10 ounces

10.25 oz. BOSS Orange '31' straight jeans, $145 at Nordstrom

 

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