There’s never a bad time to add comfortable and stylish jeans alternatives to your daily wardrobe. Of course, the best time is during No Jeans January, Style Girlfriend’s annual 31-day challenge to detox from your denim and break any lazy getting-dressed habits just in time for a new year.
Now, if the idea of slipping into anything but your trusty Levi’s right now sounds like torture, Team SG is here to help! We rounded up seven stylish alternatives to men’s jeans that will feel just as pleasant and make you feel just a little bit more put together than your denim-bedecked brethren.
Ready to shake up your everyday style? Read on…
Below, check out 8 stylish and comfortable jeans alternatives to wear now:
1. Chinos
When it comes to what to wear when you can’t (or don’t want to) wear jeans, chinos are the obvious first choice.
These cotton pants come in a variety of weights, though you can expect breathable fabric from any pair you reach for. And the colors? Of course you can opt for a traditional khaki, but you can also expand to other neutral hues like navy, grey, or black. Seasonal colors like burgundy in fall or winter, and salmon for warmer days are also available to you.
The trendy fit right now is pleated pants with a tapered cut that lets you flash some ankle, but when it comes to chinos, you do you.
Flat front, button or zip fly, the best chinos are going to be the ones you’re just as happy to slip into as your go-to pair of jeans.
Alex Mill
Slim-fit chino
Looking for a slimmer-fitting pant to wear with all your casual shirts and cozy sweaters? This trouser fit is for you.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Straight-Leg Chinos
Cut from cotton-blend twill with pleats at the waist, you can wear these chinos with everything from tailoring to casual T-shirts.
Gap
Modern khakis in straight fit
A smooth twill weave with a little bit of stretch makes for wear-everyday kind of comfort.
Buck Mason
Paperback Twill Maverick slim chino
A classic officer’s pant reimagined in a modern, slim fit with a button fly.
2. Dress Pants
I can hear you pushing back. “Megan, no way are dress pants as comfortable as jeans.”
Au contraire mon frère!
The right pair of dress pants that fit you well through the hips and leg and are made from a high quality material should feel like butter when slipping into them.
And the feeling of knowing you look more polished in your wool trousers than everyone else in the room? Well, that will go a long way to making you more comfortable, too.
Billy Reid
Micro cord flat front trousers
When the day calls for something dressy but comfortable, look no further than these corded trousers.
J.Crew
Crosby pant in Italian wool flannel
Get the whole suit and wear it with the jacket or on their own.
Mizzen + Main
Watson flannel dress pant
Performance pants meet dress pants in this wrinkle-resistant flannel pair of trousers with 3rd % spandex.
Todd Snyder
Italian tropical wool Sutton trouser
With a moderate rise and flat front, these pants fall straight through the hip and taper to a modern, slim fit through the thigh and knee.
3. Workwear Pants
What to wear instead of jeans men’s? A trendy pair of workwear pants, of course!
Aside from sweats, these generously-cut pants are probably the most comfortable denim alternative on the list. Certainly easier on the circulation than skinny jeans.
Wear them with a sweater or chore coat to a casual office, and with your favorite sneakers and a sweatshirt on the weekends.
Proof
Double-knee work pant
Double-knee construction stands up to years of hard work…even if that’s at sitting at a desk typing on a computer.
Madewell
Relaxed straight workwear pants
Inspired by vintage workwear, these straight and slouchy canvas pants have old-school reinforced stitching, a longer rise and pockets to spare.
Obey
Hardwork carpenter pants
The grey color goes with pretty much everything you’d otherwise wear with jeans.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Loose workwear pant
The iconic mall retailer may have the market cornered on affordable workwear styles.
4. Corduroy Pants
In the winter, you can’t beat a pair of corduroy pants for a “fashion meets function” vibe.
Wears yours with loafers, low-profile sneakers, or your bulkiest winter boots, depending on the weather.
Mango
Straight leg corduroy pants
The perfect balance of polished and casual thanks to a slim, straight-leg fit with front slant pockets.
Marine Layer
Corduroy 5-pocket pant
With soft, stretchy 16-wale corduroy, these 5-pocket casual pants don’t sacrifice comfort.
KJP
The Cozy Campfire Cords
Want to make sure you can be spotted in a winter blizzard? These emerald green cords will do the trick.
Suitsupply
Winter pure cotton corduroy pants
Straight leg, flat front pants tailored straight through the hip, thigh, and lower leg, with belt loops make for a dressier look.
5. Joggers
You want comfort? You’ve got it. A tailored pair of joggers deserves a spot in every guy’s wardrobe.
Throw on a long jacket to dress up even the most casual pair of sweats.
Nike
Tech Fleece joggers
Polished warmth and comfort made with low-bulk fleece, the tall cuffs let you show off your kicks.
lululemon
ABC Jogger
An icon. A legend. Lululemon’s ABC jogger is famous among sweats and for good reason.
Old Navy
Dynamic Fleece 4.0 Joggers
We always say, don’t sleep on Old Navy’s activewear! Like these joggers that make for stylish alternatives to jeans.
Taylor Stitch
The Après pant
This indigo-dyed pair of joggers will pick up a ton of character over time and soften up nicely with each wash and wear.
6. Twill Pants
The closest thing to a pair of jeans, twill pants may already hold a coveted place of honor in your closet. Also called 5-pocket pants, you can find them in the same fit as straight leg jeans or skinny jeans.
Todd Snyder
Slim fit 5-pocket pant
This modern hybrid merges the best features of your favorite denim and your trusty chinos into one truly perfect pair of pants.
Frame
Slim brushed twill pant
Our team loves the brand’s signature mid-rise, slim-fit silhouette. This style is cut from soft, sustainable brushed twill.
Flint and Tinder
365 Pant
Cut like jeans, with stretch like performance pants. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself reaching for these more than your favorite denim.
Billy Reid
5-pocket pant
These 5-pocket pants are woven from ultra-soft cotton in twill for a lived-in look and feel you’ll definitely love.
7. Drawstring Pants
Not enough guys rotate in a stylish pair of drawstring pants for our liking here at SG HQ. After all, they’re one of the best alternatives to jeans if traditional chinos just aren’t your thing.
Find a pair that comfortably fits over your thighs and wear them as you would your favorite pair of denim.
Everlane
The Easy Pant
One of Team SG’s favorite pants to recommend, these drawstring pants have a little stretch for extra comfort.
Folk
Cotton-twill drawstring trousers
Tapered trousers are a little tidier than jeans without sacrificing any of the comfort.
Theory
Curtis precision ponte pants
The perfect sneaky performance pants you can wear to work. These drawstring pants look like dress pants but don’t feel like it.
Fair Harbor
The ‘One Pant’
A drawstring style designed with 20 repurposed plastic bottles (!!) for a casual moisture-wicking performance stretch pants that’s sustainable, too.
8. Track Pants
Because relying too heavily on your go-to joggers or sweats is just as bad as defaulting too often to jeans!
Adidas
Beckenbauer track pants
The OG, obviously. You don’t need to be able to bend it like Beckham to pull on a classic pair of Adidas track pants.
Les Deux
Ballier track pants
Mid-weight stretch knit track pants with a faux fly, these track pants look are made for looking good, not working out.
Vuori
Sunday Performance Track Pant 2.0
Think of these Vuori track pants as an upscale version of your favorite sweats.
Abercrombie & Fitch
YPB neoKNIT MAX Track Pant
Balance out these generously-cut casual pants with your favorite hoodie or tee.
