Fashion trends: how to tuck men's jeans correctly

Any wardrobe update, male or female, requires certain financial costs. There are not always opportunities for this, but this is not a reason to refuse to look stylish. And modern democratic fashion allows you to achieve this with easy and affordable means, especially in relation to jeans.

How did the fashion for rolled up jeans come about?

Initially, the rolled up bottom of jeans served a practical purpose. In this way they tried to protect clothes from dirt. Especially Cyclists often did this. But gradually, by the end of the last century, this method of wearing became fashionable, not only among young people, but also among adults.

Reference! In Europe, even older men wear jeans this way, and pair them with top-siders or comfortable suede shoes.

How to roll up men's jeans?

If you want to tuck the bottom, then you should understand that it looks best on jeans:

• denim;
• tapered;
• chinos.

Here is a list of those models with which it is undesirable to conduct this kind of experiment:

• classic cut;
• sports models;
• made from linen material.

Examples of an ideal turn:

Advice! It is not advisable to tuck narrow tight skinnies, as they attract attention on their own and are an accent in a fashionable look.

Stylist tips

To achieve a truly elegant and fashionable look with rolled up jeans, you should purchase something a little longer than the standard length according to your height. It is important that you can turn the edge twice.

As for shoes, the best options for this look are:

• low sports models;
• casual shoe option;
• timberland;
• top-siders or moccasins.

Please note that there are two options for combining shoes and jeans with the hem rolled up:

1. Shoes for bare feet + rolled trouser legs. This option allows the ankle to be exposed.
2. If shoes are worn with socks, then the bottom edge of the trouser leg should be flush with the top edge of the shoe - that is, socks should not peek out between clothes and shoes.

How to roll up wide jeans to make them skinny?

If the cuff needs to be rolled up on a straight model, then you need to do it in such a way that the bottom is slightly narrowed. To do this you should:

• do this only on straight-cut trousers;
• if you do this on those models that fit loosely on the figure, when tucking you will get an awkward image;
• on straight trouser legs, you need to roll up the cuff 5-6 cm in height, doing this twice and slightly ironing it so that it holds;
• on those that are wide at the top and tapering at the bottom, it is better to maintain a hem width of 2-3 cm, while making a fold on the trouser leg, and then making the hem twice;
• It is also possible to roll the edge into a roller - this must be done very carefully so that the appearance remains elegant and fashionable, and not sloppy and childish.

Techniques for making hems on straight-leg jeans

It is better not to tuck straight-cut trousers of a classic cut yourself. They will look as stylish and youthful as possible only if the cuff is made on them initially and stitched on a typewriter.

If you decide to do it yourself, then mYou can narrow your trouser leg by first making a small fold along the inside seam. And only then fold it two or three times to a width of approximately 3-4 cm.

The most popular ways to roll up jeans

In total, in the wardrobe of stylish men there are 6 ways to deal with the hem of his trousers and at the same time add piquancy to the image.

Regular or single cuff

A single lapel has a height of 2 to 3 cm. For it, you need to turn the bottom edge outward by the specified amount and iron it. This option is suitable for any models.

Wide cuff

This is a variation of a single regular cuff, the width of which cannot be less than 4 cm, and the maximum is 8 cm. It is best to do this with straight or slightly tapered models and combine with high, brutal shoes.

Important! You should not use a wide lapel for those who are short, as this will visually reduce it even more. Also, don’t create a massive cuff on your chinos, otherwise you risk looking ridiculous.

Triple thin cuff

If you are the owner of a narrow model, you can make a thin triple lapel. To do this, you need to make the first hem 1-1.5 centimeters, and then repeat it 2 more times.

Combining this look with moccasins, sneakers or any summer shoes, you will look like the latest fashion.

Thin double cuff

The width of the lapel in this case is slightly larger than in the previous one. It reaches 2 cm and is performed twice.

It is better to conduct such experiments with trousers of a straight-fitting silhouette. If you do this on tapered models, you may experience a feeling of tightness in the lower part of the trouser leg, which will cause discomfort to the owner of such an image.

Reference! This option can be combined with almost any shoe; even classic derbies, but made from non-standard materials, such as colored suede, are suitable here.

Tapered cuff

Sometimes you want to artificially narrow the trouser leg at the bottom. To do this, you need to fold it in a vertical fold along the inner seam and only then make cuffs of approximately 2-2.5 cm, repeating them several times.

Important! To complement this look, you should choose sneakers or suede boots. In summer, you can wear elegant leather slippers.

Casual cuff

This is the most careless option, but don’t think that it looks somehow untidy. Here the negligence is thoughtful and clearly constructed. The result is a kind of frivolous look that is best combined with appropriate shoes: sneakers, sneakers or sandals.

For a casual turn-up, you need to bend the trouser leg by 3-4 cm and repeat the turn-up several times. Moreover, if the jeans are thick, then three times is enough; for thin fabrics, the hem can be repeated four times.

Why is it fashionable to roll up jeans?

Lately, the world of men's fashion has been dominated by slight negligence and a display of individuality. And it is precisely because of this that it has become so popular to turn the edge back.

In addition to the desire to create a new style, there are also practical points:

• These actions can be used to transform a thing into another image and model;
• During bad weather, this way you can protect the bottom from getting wet and dirty.

What to wear with jeans with a cuff?

As for clothing, the best options for this variation of jeans are:

• narrow white (colored, preferably monochrome) shirts for graduation with rolled up sleeves - it will be especially good if the shirt has special straps for fixing the lapels;
• T-shirts;
• loose oversized sweater;
• various jackets and jackets.

As for footwear, you should take a closer look at a variety of sports models, for example, sneakers or sneakers.

If you want a more elegant look, suede moccasins or top-siders are the ideal element. In winter, brutality will be emphasized by timberlands or rough high boots. In summer, stylish leather sandals or slides are suitable.