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Ever since jeans began to appear on hippies and Nixon supporters alike in the late sixties, denim pants have become indispensable.

Can you imagine the weekend without them? Of course, there has always been one notable problem: Until lately, there have been few choices available to men. Seventies bell-bottoms, eighties acid wash, and the nineties baggy-is-better mentality made the average guy look less than average, if not downright awful. Thankfully, a new wave of jeans has arrived. And they fit perfectly.

Five Fits CLASSIC FIVE-POCKET JEANS HAVE EXPERIENCED A RENAISSANCE.

A younger man, or a man who feels young, can try out a fuller cut with a tapered knee. The classic straight leg is still an American stalwart and finally there's a respectable denim version of painter's pants. Somewhere in between lies the easy cut, which works for the skinny and the thicker-legged and if you're feeling progressive, front seams and buttoned back pockets provide a modern look.

How to Wear Them

FOR AN AFTERNOON OF SPECTATING, you can pair jeans with other sporty elements, like these boat shoes and short-sleeved cotton-knit shirts. Cashmere sweater, cotton polo shirt, cotton jeans, leather sneakers and nylon belt.

FOR A NIGHT OUT, a nicely patterned collared shirt and black loafers add some elegance. Zip-front nylon jacket , rayon-blend V-neck sweater cotton jeans, leather loafers , and leather belt; cotton shirt.

FOR A CASUAL DAY AT WORK, you won't offend with a great pair of boots along with a sport coat and tie. Two-button single-breasted cotton-and-linen-blend sport coat , cotton shirt , silk tie, cotton jeans, leather ankle boots, and leather belt.