Loosen Up
Your Denim
![Best men's relaxed fit jeans in 2021](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-straight_fit_denim.jpg)
Loosen Up
Your Denim
Relaxed-fit jeans are the only ones you should be wearing this season
Remember a few years back, when, with no alternative, you'd be forced to pull out and struggle into those nearly skin-tight skinny jeans come autumn? Yeah, we didn't love that either. Fall is about heavy basics and comfy layers, not seeing if you can actually fit into your denim. There are so many other things to be worried about right now, so why concern yourself with trying to physically jump into your jeans? No, this season is all about a relaxed fit—something with a wider leg, easy waist and lots of room to walk in. Depending on the brand and make, it might have a different name: straight-fit, bootcut and the like all share the general shape of the relaxed jean. As it's the onset of fall, your jeans should be on the heavier side, too. Grab a pair that you like and wear them into the ground.
Much like a basic T-shirt, relaxed jeans are just about as versatile as you can get with a bottom, meaning oh-so-many ways to wear them. They pair well with other looser styles—for instance, a tee/flannel layer looks great with some easy denim. Relaxed doesn't have to mean casual, either. There are plenty of ways to style these bottoms, but one of our current favorites is leaning into western wear. Some quality leather shoes (cowboy or otherwise) and a ranch-style shirt can simultaneously bring a fun yet formal feel to some straight-fit or bootcut jeans. If you want to be extra adventurous, you can high-low-high, and dress up your denim with a wide-fitting button down on top and some loafers for the kicks. It's a killer combo, we promise. However you decide to wear your relaxed fit jeans this fall, make sure they're the right size for you: Relaxed doesn't mean two sizes too big. Shop our picks for the best relaxed-fit jeans of 2021 below.
The Best Relaxed-Fit
Jeans in 2021![xxxALT_TEXTxxx](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-flint_and_tinder_straight_stretch_jean.jpg)
Straight stretch jean,Flint and Tinder
$128 by![A.P.C. Martin Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-apc_martin_jean.jpg)
Martin jean,
$209 by A.P.C.
![J.Crew 770 Japanese Selvedge Straight-Fit Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-jcrew_770_japanese_selvedge_straight_fit_jean.jpg)
770 Japanese selvedge straight-fit jean,
$158 by J.Crew
![Acne Studios Loose-Fit Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-acne_studios_loose_fit_jean.jpg)
Loose-fit jean,
$340 by Acne Studios
![Levi's 559 Relaxed Straight Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-levis_559_relaxed_straight_jean.jpg)
559 Relaxed straight jean,Levi's
$59.50 by![Everlane Relaxed 4-Way Stretch Organic Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-everlane_relaxed_4_way_stretch_organic_jean.jpg)
Relaxed 4-way stretch organic jean,
$88 by Everlane
![Stussy Double Knee Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-stussy_double_knee_jean.jpg)
Double knee jean,
$130 by Stüssy
![NOAH Pleated Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-noah_pleated_jean.jpg)
Pleated jean,
$228 by NOAH
![Dickies Relaxed-Fit Carpenter Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-dickies_relaxed_fit_carpenter_jean.jpg)
Relaxed-fit carpenter jean,Dickies
$59 by![Nudie Jeans Gritty Jackson Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-nudie_jeans_gritty_jackson_jean.jpg)
Gritty Jackson jean,
$199 by Nudie Jeans
![Polo Ralph Lauren Hampton Relaxed Straight Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-polo_ralph_lauren_hampton_relaxed_straight_jean.jpg)
Hampton relaxed straight jean,
$98.50 by Polo Ralph Lauren
![Norse Projects Regular Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-norse_projects_regular_jean.jpg)
Norse regular jean,
$250 by Norse Projects
![Wrangler Wrancher Dress Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-wrangler_wrancher_dress_jean.jpg)
Wrancher dress jean,$43.40 / $39 by Wrangler
![Stan Ray 80s Painter Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-stan_ray_80s_painter_jean.jpg)
'80s Painter jean,
$134.40 by Stan Ray
![H&M Regular Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-hm_regular_jean.jpg)
Regular jean,
$29.90 by H&M
![Marni Bleached Denim Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-marni_bleached_denim_jean.jpg)
Bleached denim jean,
$555 by Marni
![Imogene + Willie Henry Draper Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-imogene_and_willie_henry_draper_jean.jpg)
Henry Draper jean,Imogene + Willie
$285 by![Todd Snyder Relaxed-Fit Raw Selvedge Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-todd_snyder_relaxed_fit_raw_selvedge_jean.jpg)
Relaxed-fit raw selvedge jean,
$268 by Todd Snyder
![Carhartt WIP Newel Relax Tapered Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-carhartt_wip_newel_relax_tapered_jean.jpg)
Newel relax tapered jean,
$89 by Carhartt WIP
![Zara Loose-Fit Jean](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_relaxed_fit_jeans_083121/art-zara_loose_fit_jean.jpg)
Loose-fit jean,
$49.90 by Zara
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The No-Wash Rundown
By now, you’ve surely heard that “you’re not supposed to wash you jeans.” But what does that really mean? There are multiple reasons behind the anti-laundering of denim, but it mostly boils down to color and feel—you want your denim (especially raw denim) to retain its original hue and naturally crease to your body. Afraid of unwanted odors? Hang-dry in the sun and spritz them with an appropriate fabric cleaner, or simply tumble dry with a damp wash cloth and a dryer sheet (on low, please).