If you ask me, it’s mighty valuable to lean into the pieces you absolutely love wearing when it comes to your wardrobe, and particularly when it comes to your favorite pair of jeans. By that, I mean that once you find a brand you love, or a fit you love, you can build a versatile wardrobe with those building blocks, and then mix and match from there.
So, the best men’s blue jeans can wear as easily with your favorite pocket T-shirt as they can with a standout Oxford shirt, so… those blue jeans had better be a dependable, stylish pair. And while you’re very likely tempted to reach for a pair of light wash jeans for spring and summer, a pair of timeless blue jeans in a dark wash are about as reliable as it gets.
All of this is to say, in my experience, you can certainly find your new favorite pair of blue jeans at Mott and Bow. Don’t believe me? Take a closer look for yourself (with more to come in this post today).
You’re very likely familiar with the NYC denim upstart from the pages of this blog — I’ve had nothing but great experiences in terms of durability, wearability and style since I first tried the brand in 2015 (talk about a major throwback). That still holds true today with the Mott and Bow Oliver Jeans, as essential a pair of men’s denim as you’re apt to find.
The Mott and Bow Oliver Jeans have received more than 180 reviews at an average of 4.6 stars, no easy feat in a crowded denim market — but man cannot survive on customer reviews alone, so it’s worth taking a closer look at this pair of crisply designed blue jeans. The Mott and Bow Oliver Jeans are made with a slightly heaver, medium-weight 13oz. cotton denim — this should make them an ideal pair of blue jeans for early fall through into winter.
They feature 1 percent elastane (as opposed to Mott and Bow’s customary 2 percent), but the design of these jeans is still focused on comfort stretch denim. They’re also done up in the brand’s Slim fit, which features a 15.5″ leg opening. And yet, you can still score the Mott and Bow Oliver Jeans in either the brand’s Skinny or Straight fits.
I’ve tried both Slim and Straight with the Mott and Bow Oliver Jeans and other pairs, and find that the Straight Leg fit works nicely with bulkier leather work boots or Blundstone boots. The Slim fit is a better pairing with low-top or high-top sneakers. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all.
And Mott and Bow’s signature deep blue color is the real winner here: These jeans are dressy enough to wear with your favorite blazer, casual enough to wear with a rugged henley, and durable enough to hang in there, season after season. Your new go-to pair of jeans is calling, my friends.
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