ARE YOU TOO OLD TO WEAR JEANS?

[@johnstokes3144]

I'm a person who's often described as having a classical, more formal style. But I have to say that Greg has pulled this look off perfectly. The colour composition, texture of the corded jacket, and the Chelsea boots work very well. And Greg, sir you definitely do not look 60. Hats off to you. A great look. Thank you for another great video Ash.

[@Larry-qz3es]

I am 62 here and still wear jeans that are tailored and tapered for a short man (I am 5'5). Greg, you have done a magnificent job of pulling off a great style. My favorite is wearing dark and medium wash, although I have a few pairs of light wash.

[@KunaiKrazy]

Greg looks fantastic for 60. The whole outfit looks very smart and well put together. It's not loud but well-fitting and versatile in color palette. He nailed it. That's definitely an outfit that really spans the formality scale. Those jeans look good on him. Not too skinny. Not too baggy.

[@Mit_yourfriend]

I enjoyed this one. Greg’s looking great here. As you mentioned, I think the colour is an important factor as is the type of denim and the fit. I’m happy with the message given here. It’s not the age appropriateness but the execution of the outfit and how it wears in terms of size and fit.

[@jrh11254]

Greg’s choices are great; perfect look for him!

[@rjgriffiths26]

Those jeans look great on Greg - very stylish and compliment perfectly his blazer and boots. In my humble opinion, age is no barrier to wearing jeans. If you buy good quality dark-coloured selvedge jeans that are a good fit, they will last for years. The benefit of selvedge denim is that unique fade as it ages, and which does not result in the jeans looking untidy. Great video Ash 👍

[@keithbaker5932]

I’ll never be too old for jeans.

[@Fush1234]

What a great topic. I’m 67 and take great pride in my fitness and weight. I’m not obsessive, but i keep a very very close eye on my weight. .

[@georgelush1998]

I’m 67 also and feel the same way. I may age but I refuse to grow old.

[@KRW628]

I was wearing jeans (and a blue/white OCBD) this afternoon. Went to a grocery store. Went to a friend's house. Went to a get a pizza for our dinner. Went to a health food store to get avocado oil for my mother. I'm 74. Am I too old to wear jeans? NO.

[@padre2275]

IMHO jeans by themselves have nothing to do with age, but rather the style of the jeans. Skinny jeans, baggy jeans, relaxed cut, or God forbid, jeans with the knees purposely ripped out (Shutter!!) I live in a very rural community and jeans are seen as the "uniform of the day" for almost everyone, with the possible exception of the local banker. I am in my mid 60's, and as a rule, I too wear jeans most days, but always making sure they are clean, not too faded and never ripped. Worn as I do with a dress shirt (sans tie) waistcoat and a flat cap, this gives me a well dressed look for casual around the town outings, saving the more formal suit and tie for church or other more formal functions. I agree whole heartily that jeans can be worn at any age as long as the cut and condition are age appropriate. Great video as always sir!

[@johnsinclair2672]

I feel straight cut trouser would suit better. They’d hang better and look more classic as opposed “Young”.

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Greg looks late 40s- early 50s, great job sir 👏🏾. Also perfect execution of colors and style and cuts. Done right you absolutely can and your nailing it so your a yes in my book.

[@alamore5084]

Congratulations to Greg. The first point is he has made the effort to excercise and keep his figure. That is the hardest bit to do as when you are 60 you can afford to eat out and drink as much as you want. But are prone to being more physically tired, which is a dangerous combination. Being well groomed and scrubbed is the next step. Then select well fitted clothing. He looks and has the bearing of someone in his late 30's. He has robbed much of my casual wardrobe as well so must have excellent taste. I salute you Sir!

[@markwalsh6714]

Another great video. I’m 52 and always wondered about jeans. I think jeans can be dressed well If they are darker shades. I think Greg looks great.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

I tend to go for a dark indigo jean, and always buy Levi’s jeans - they always fit me well. I personally see no harm in combining jeans with a blazer or tweed jacket and a smart shirt. I think I’d draw the line at a shirt and tie though! The gentleman shown here looked very smart - I’ve recently invested in a turtle neck, but now a corduroy jacket looks very enticing!

[@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810]

Shared to my facebook the entire channel, thoroughly💫 enjoyed

[@hendrikjanriesebos1293]

Jeans: a working class classic. They've been around for over 150 years and have a rebellious edge. A senior wearing jeans shows that he is still young at heart. Especially when combined with a commando sweater, a Harris tweed sports jacket. Or both. Stylish and down to earth.

[@9er..]

The corduroy jacket and turtleneck are key here I believe. Typically, a gentleman under a certain age (30-ish) is less likely to combine those two pieces with jeans. Jeans themselves may not necessarily be the main concern a gent should worry about. It’s how to best pair the jeans with shoes and tops/jackets. Simply put…depending on a chap’s age… there’s a right way and a wrong way to wear jeans. As a bit of an anglophile/ cambrophile / hibernophile, I just copy what I see and like and sit back and relax as the impressions that I make with my “jeans outfits” garner respect and maybe a little of admiration. If you take your style cues from us Yanks…look no further than the man himself…Anthony Bourdain.

[@nomdeplume798]

As someone who retires in less than two months, yes THAT age is almost upon me and I wear jeans of one kind of another. I quite often wear bootlegs with black leather or navy Chukka boots. Last night we went to a gourmet dinner and I wore a black Pea Coat with black long sleeved polo shirt, black straight leg jeans and tan/blue suede Barker brogues. My Dad who's 94 wore "slacks" with a "sport" coat and a button up shirt. So why the different trousers? Simply because jeans were in fashion when I was 16 and I've worn them ever since. But when my Dad was 16 in 1944, there were no jeans. Nor were there any in 1946 when at 18 he joined the RAF. Maybe that, more than age accounts for the different trousers.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Good point. Please pass my regards to your father - one RAF veteran to another. My Dad is 92 in a few weeks and he rarely goes out without a tie. The old gents put younger generations to shame.

[@maskedavenger2578]

You are never too old to wear jeans . I reckon they look quite stylish when worn with a blue open necked shirt ,cravat ,blazer or darker blue suit jacket & nice pair of med tan brogues . Of course one can carry this sort of casual look off ,better if they have been able to resist gluttony & preserve a more trimmer appearance in their advancing years . 👍

[@TheLycan238]

Ash another splendid video on what is a wet Saturday morning here in Ireland. I agree with the commentary that Greg looks great, that look suits him and his appearance. Personally for me jeans will be relegated to be worn during dirty tasks such as yard work or when volunteering in the forest.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gilbertorangel4127]

I live in California and I think that the mid formal dress here varies from khaki and sports coat with a tie or just a dress shirt and slacks maybe with a tie. So I find that the Wrangler Dress pants (which are a five pocket "jean") in particular are alright to wear with a coat on the weekend. I think in a color other than the blue traditional denim is fun and acceptable in cases outside the office or public work as I mentioned.

[@e-remes7029]

Good morning Ash A day late to commenting here, yesterday was a bit busy. I own but one pair of blue jeans and a couple of pairs of brown jeans style trousers. I tend to wear brown more often as they pair with the rest of my wardrobe. I do have be-logoed t-shirts, but of a military morale nature. Looking after one's body is important. I was at a dinner night last weekend wearing my Mess Dress, I had it made to measure 21years ago. It still fits perfectly, although showing some age related wear. If I look half as good as Greg when I hit 60, I'll be happy. He's nailed the look. Wear what makes you feel great.

[@johnparnell8571]

Great content, Ash, on a topic that prompts much debate. Greg has no worries here whatsoever. His entire outfit looks classic and sharp, helped by the fact that everything fits well on a trim frame. He certainly does not look like a man in his 60th year, rather someone a good deal younger. As you rightly say, the secret to wearing jeans in our older years is to stick to dark colours that fit properly, including the length, and to treat them as we would any pair of trousers. The image of the two older gents that appears on screen at 7:30 amply demonstrates this. The guy on the left wins hands down in my view, just as Greg does. There is hope for me yet!😊

[@Smithy67]

Greg, you look great. It's all about fit and attention to detail. I'm 55 and I meet 45 year olds that look 65 and vice versa. You've got to know what you look good in but as always never ever look like you are trying tooo hard. You've nailed it there mate.

[@darrenkerr3495]

I’m 50 and wear simple dark indigo and beige Armani jeans with a slim not spray on fit. They work well with everything inc shoes, pumps and anything above the waist.

[@RaoulKunz1]

I feel that, since it's historical roots as an adult's working trouser and it's level of informality, you can never be too old for jeans - you *can* be too old for *certain kinds* of jeans but lets be honest here, that's the kind of jeans that make you look dated almost the instant they hit the market. Classical jeans are just.. well a *classic* , the first of the informal "legitimate" trousers to me, right under the chino or the slacks on the formality scale but far removed from the crappy lounging around trousers you often find these days and Greg hat hit the jackpot really with the informal textured sports coat, it's patched pockets and notched lapels, the turtle-neck sweater and the less formal Chelsea boots! This is *so* on point for say the current climate of early spring/around Easter, or early autumn for just, well, *anything* unless formal. There are reasons not to wear jeans, but that's more in the formality department and I personally can't... well... it's complicated, not impossible... wear jeans because they are tightly constructed and structured (otherwise they'd look crappy) and I can't wear this because of Crohn's Disease. -end of self pity- And I have to concur with Mr. Jones here: Greg *does not look* his age - Greg, you look more like someone *my* age of the very late 30s or early 40s! For the aforementioned reasons I prefer slacks or chinos or corduroy trousers for this informal niche and they are all options, but I'd include jeans again in this segment of clothing choices if the circumstances where different. Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@Randy_Batswinger]

Great look Greg, and totally appropriate. Well done, sir. 👍 It's quite brave to put yourself forward for one of these. Although we're usually quite lovely, aren't we chaps? 🎩☺️

[@duanemckamey9655]

Beautiful video. Thanks.

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Ash I have one pair of jeans that more resemble Chino's as they are pleated and tapered fit. Most jeans tend to bind me. I do wear mine with tweed sometimes. I no longer have a corduroy jacket but am looking for a good one. I think Greg's choice is very stylish and compliments the boots and jacket well. He looks Very smart! Cheers Ron

[@MagWatchTime]

I’m 56 still wear jeans , keep them dark with wear is ok , a nice classic shirt , a Chelsea boot or desert boots perfect. Don’t forget a lovely watch😊

[@damianoneil1078]

Greg has nailed it here. He looks very well dressed and is clearly in good shape. Top work, sir. What stands out painfully to me, however, is the obviously dyed hair. I think Greg would elevate his look further by just letting it be its natural colour; I think dyed hair on a mature guy is far more distracting than any concerns he may have about whether jeans are appropriate. This is just my opinion, of course.

[@chrishoyt7548]

Aw yes...youth. Dress dependant to the situation and the groups you are with. I.e. In the Canadian West a cowboy or farm hand, regardless of age wears dungarees. When I live in cities I always dress classical or business dress. Now in Saskatchewan as in most places in Canada casual sports wear is most applicable, comfortable , warm and you fit in. I wear jeans, denim shirts only on weekends and suits during Masonic meetings when I went. Dark denim is best. Greg looks fine with his combo. Keep yourself fit and healthy and you can wear what and however you want. Great vid Ash! Regards, Starlight

[@kofiofosu9051]

Very smart look, Greg!

[@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810]

You address some very good points, so much to ponder...

[@Tom_H327]

I'm 53 and I wear jeans on the weekends away from work. I wear jeans proper for my age and weight. I would never wear jeans in a formal or business environment though. I reserve jeans for casual or outdoor settings. If I'm gonna wear my sport coat, which is hardly ever, I do not wear jeans. I wear slacks with a button down and a tie.

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thanks for the Video 😀

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

I always thought that trousers were formal semi-formal. whereas denim jeans are casual, I would *never* wear denim jeans to a wedding/funeral or a job interview etc! may be around home! If a gent or lady has been wearing jeans since they were young - early adult - and the jeans wear well (casual) then go for it! As for myself, I found denim jeans uncomfortable!

[@johnbunton9177]

A dark wash denim jean, preferably in blue, in a slim fit, and properly hemmed at the cuffs, is an acceptable choice, in my opinion, when worn with a navy blazer, or sport coat, and brown leather wingtips or cap toe oxfords. Having said that, as I near sixty years of age myself, I find myself gravitating towards grey flannel trousers or khaki chinos instead of jeans in the spring and fall, and creme linen trousers in the summer months. In the winter, I tend to prefer either a heavier weight wool flannel trouser, tweed trousers, or medium weight corduroys in beige, brown, or green. It's hard for me to believe that, in my twenties and thirties, I wore jeans almost every day, when not in the classroom teaching. -There are so many more stylish alternatives out there.

[@karltheheretik]

Personally, I've always hated jeans and haven't worn them in over 3 decades. But yeah, Greg looks just fine. Regardless of color or cut, just don't wear jeans with holes or tears in them. That would make Greg look like an old man trying to be hip.

[@bigbadbith8422]

He looks well, and his clothes suit him. I’m a ‘no’ for that question - and I wear jeans myself most days😊

[@blueband8114]

I hope not, as I have loads of expensive Japan's jeans and bloody love them.

[@pvdp2]

Light blue jeans is suitable for warmer climates.

[@baberoot1998]

It is a great outfit for an older man. I am 55, and would definitely sport that outfit. The only thing I would add to this outfit, would be a nice pocket square. The outfit looks mature and sophisticated.

[@vincentmartin5046]

Good morning sirs. Great use of colour Greg has use. For myself I do like the roll neck jumper and in my case a tweed jacket, would go for chinos myself. Chelsea boots do not work for me so a nice pair of polished chukka boots would be my foot wear of choice. Add a pocket square, pin and fedora and im ready to go. Following up I have manage to get a nice Harris Tweed jacket in grey ,which does go well with a roll neck jumper from Livefortweed, Thank you all for your suggestions.😀

[@MrBurtonshaw]

Nothing wrong with Greg's look at all... One thing I would say, if he's thinking the jeans look a bit young... possibly go for a less fitted slightly more straight leg model. Or, go proper posh and get some moleskin jean cut type trousers... which are still nice tough trousers. He could also swap in a nice modern-ish tweed jacket.... or a good open neck posh shirt... could play around a lot with what he's wearing!

[@canadafree2087]

I wore a suit and tie today along with a wool overcoat. Spent $250 on dinner with family and in walks a guy in a red t-shirt and baseball cap. Something about dress codes and The Chaps Guide came to mind.

[@Chinosandbrouges]

I really like the cord jacket . But so much better with some nice chinos and suede loafers . Leave jeans to the kids .

[@7777maesteg]

I bought some from m&s on Sunday.really comfortable! I,m 64 and also wear t shirts. But don't like to wear clothes with brand names on them as it is free advertising for them! They should pay me if they want me to wear their logos!

[@Patriotalliance]

I'm 60 yrs old and still wear jeans on occasion. I wear jeans that fit, are not ratty and with no holes. I match them with appropriate shoes and either a polo shirt or button down shirt. Paired with a tweed sports jacket always looks good.

[@QV1010]

Mr.Greg's outfit is not at all bad, didn't expect it to be jeans at first glance. Dresser leather shoes complement darker jeans quite well. In my opinion, darker jeans look better when you wish to appear more well put together than faded or ripped jeans (which look horrible). The following is how I finally managed to match my burgandy monk strap with a (which I would like some tips or a video on Mr.Ash). Even though I have been moving away from jeans by wearing chinos and corduroy, I recently purchased a cotton glen check trouser from Banana Republic (by the way, you should review their rebranding and their vintage green 78 cologne). Jeans with a sport coat/blazer and leather shoes are always a good choice.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Here in the USA jeans aren’t just taken for granted, they’re required, because the weather can get really cold. The rule of thumb I use is - when it’s below 60, go for jeans. And NEVER go for those multi-colored sneakers! Boots or loafers are what you want. The only suggestion I’d make to Greg is that a more colorful jersey might stand out more - spruce green, maybe, or French blue. I must say, though, that he’s got the right genes as well as the right jeans. We should all be so lucky.

[@05Rudey]

Greg looks younger than me, I've just turned 47. I'm not at the stage of thinking if jeans are too young. It depends on the jeans. Just last month I found a pair of jeans from just under 20 years ago, stone wash, boot-cut, baggy, frayed at he hems where they were far too long. They were horrible, I threw them out because I will never wear them again but I remember loving them back in the day. Now my jeans are dark, the darkest blue possible, slimfit , tapered jeans with zero distressing, I look after myself, I exercise every day to try to keep trim, so while i'm still at that stage I feel jeans are still right for me, but they have to tick quite a few boxes and be as plain as possible, like no massive logos on the rear pockets.

[@bjartone-ip5cd]

Genes & Jeans

[@47solar43]

Jeans are fine depending on where the wearer lives, the occasion and the cut and color (darker tones, not super slim).

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

Talking about denim jeans (including trousers), what is that little pocket on the right-hand side by the zip? Was it for a pocket watch? As today's trousers don't have the little pocket, as most chaps like your self wear wrist watches!

[@Fanakapan222]

Back in the day, the working guys blue jeans were pitched at used pocket watches, so you are correct. Check out some old pictures of Will Rogers when he was still being billed as the Cherokee Kid, its a good example of how the western style of guys regularly on horse back would embellish that aspect by having a watch chain leading to the little pocket from a belt loop. Following on from the western style, I'd tend to differ with Ash on the length. Jeans probably need to be 'Stacked' to a degree so they dont rise up when sitting ? Yet another aspect that comes from horseback riding. :)

[@robertappleby9099]

I don't like jeans, period .I think they are for the labor industry, however in this day and age since 1965 it's been the trend, so in keeping with that subject matter the gentleman in question looks okay the jeans are dark, black would work as well, however they seem a little bunched wrinkly straight up and down is my motto . I'm 70, I don't wear jeans , haven't for 20 years . Except for doing chores.

[@RobertJones-et7gh]

His dark jeans look good, but…unfortunately, the dark color will not last long. The color in blue jeans fades very quickly with every single wash and wear. Because of that, I’m considering moving away from all color-fading pants (including jeans), unless I’m doing yard work, going hiking or to the beach, etc.

[@Lowdowndog]

I’m in my 50’s and for more formal events I use dark blue or black jeans and they only get used on the occasions when I need them. As you say they eventually fade and they get relegated to more casual wear, hiking and walking the dogs. The more they fade they become gardening or diy jeans then onto painting duties until they RIP. At a convenient point I buy a new pair of jeans and so the cycle begins again. I find this to be an efficient way of getting maximum use and longevity from your purchase. I’m also a great advocate of mend and make do.

[@ldm2622]

short answer is no. long answer is hell no

[@chowmonkey2002]

You can proudly wear jeans till 100. Just mix it with the right shoes, shirts which fit your age.

[@adotopp1865]

I think a lot depends on whether the jeans suit you. I'm 63 years old 5'6" tall and a bit fat. Jeans would just make me look scruffy. Gregg looks fine.

[@King_Harrold]

Jeans with a shirt or jumper fine. I really don't like them with a sport coat. I prefer chinos with a sport coat. This is regardless of age

[@SalsaSippin_]

My biggest problem is that I live in Southern California and is very hot. I love lairing and wearing sports jackets but it's simply too hot here. I'm opting for a preppy ivy league look for the summer. It's not the go to look that I'm looking for And I have very little opportunities to wear ties

[@davedove67]

I think a man of any age can wear jeans. The key is what kind of jeans you wear and how you wear them. Darker wash jeans look better and can be dressed up easier. Plus, avoid distressed jeans, as these just don't look good on older gents. And, as always, the jeans need to fit properly. Overly tight or really baggy jeans just look bad, especially as one gets older.

[@jasonpark5692]

I look better in jeans at 50 than I looked at 25. Life experience has taught me how to purchase the correct cut and size jeans to compliment my body.

[@verykeen2please]

No one is ever too old for Jeans! But its the style of jeans, buy quality selvedge jeans, made in UK (or japan) and buy the cut that suit you And NEVER NO dirty stretch denim

[@pasquale78]

Nothing wrong with a pair of jeans. On the contrary, I think a pair of jeans can be very stylish if paired with the right clothes. Jeans and a turtleneck, for example, look very classy to me. I also think everyone is entitled to wear whatever they want, although I don't particular like the ripped jeans look, that is up to the eye of the beholder.

[@simonlowey5524]

What did you do in the RAF Ash?

[@TheChapsGuide]

MT Driver - truck pilot.

[@FAS1948]

I stopped wearing jeans when I realised that they are not very comfortable, and that was about 30 years ago.

[@gainde1137]

Always wear blue jeans and not washed out.

[@voxer99]

Who's your favourite Top Gear presenter? I'm guessing James May.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Not a fan. I’m not really into cars.

[@jrh11254]

Just back from a Hawaiian cruise. I must say it was depressing to see so many people who don’t seem to care how they look in public. Comfort is one thing but dressing/undressing to show one’s tattoos, massive belly, and ugly feet (especially in dining-rooms) is another thing altogether. Of all the people I saw during our nine-day stay i saw perhaps two nice outfits - for men. There may have been a few more women who dressed stylishly - but not many.

[@TheChapsGuide]

A tragedy of the modern era.

[@stereomike75]

jeez Greg is 60 years old? Wow I'm 50 and he looks 10 years younger than me.

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Greg's jeans are just too tight. I would recommend a classic jeans cut not a skinny cut.

[@viclucyzia]

Everybody his own. I for myself never combine jeans with any sartorial pieces. Denims for me are for hiking, outdoor work or on the road. Please never put the today's fashion sneakers with a suit and especially white ones. Absolutely atrocious.

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Agreed. I like dark wash jeans with a leather jacket or white jeans in the summer time, other than those very specific looks it's a no for me too, really overplayed.

[@jt1559]

You're never too old to wear jeans, but you can be too old to wear some types of jeans.

[@Neil-from-Oz]

Do you really think that those pants are not to long for his leg,? Seem baggy to me.

[@vrdrew63]

Jeans with a tailored jacket? It depends, very much, on the occasion, and how well the jeans in question coordinate with the other parts of the outfit. The chronological age of the person is all-but irrelevant. There was one photo of an older gentleman wearing a smart blue blazer, with a white shirt and dark tie, paired with faded blue jeans. This, IMHO, looked out of balance. As if he was making a statement of some sort. Or he was a television host, a person who was not going to be filmed below the waist. Jeans with a tailored jacket? There are many ways to make it look fantastic. There are (probably) equally as many ways to make it look bad.

[@allanredlin2821]

Jeans are too long,

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

Corduroy jackets with jeans is a timeless match. Never wear sports sneakers in this setup, you'll look like a nitwit.

[@Chinosandbrouges]

Not over 50, unless you are a fan of Bon Jovi . And then you can be forgiven as you have little taste anyway.

[@chowmonkey2002]

Are you 60?