New Normal Fashion: Is It Time to Replace Your Jeans?

How long has it been since you looked at your jeans? Maybe weeks, maybe months. If you are wondering how you will be able to survive your days in jeans again after so many months of lounging at home, don’t worry. There are many comfy and stylish alternatives to that and in the post-corona era, we think, will have many people sporting them. While the trend predictions for the coming seasons suggest that athleisure is here to stay and if the current paparazzi shots are any proof then it’s true. Most free-spirited men have gone beyond jeans and trousers. There is a plethora of designer bottom wear that doesn't compromise on comfort. The ones which were frowned upon before can be easily styled in a way to wear now.

Sweatpants for the outdoors

We know you’ve been donning sweats pants with your formal shirts and blazers during zoom meeting. Well, nobody is going to judge your fashion sense even if you decide to step out in that attire. Colour coordinated sweatpants paired with blazers and sneakers are a great combination for fun outings, boys night outs and literally anywhere you can be confident. The key to a clean and tidy look is the choice of sneakers. While some, like Kanye West, prefer to pair high rise sneakers with their sweatpants look, you can also go for low rise ones. American singer, Teyana Taylor made custom hazmat suits for her celebrity friends attending her album listening party

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The new Boiler suits

At a time when New York was reporting the highest number of Covid-19 positive cases, Teyana Taylor hosted a listening party of her album. Well, she and the ones who attended the party were definitely judged by many but people couldn’t help noticing the custom made Hazmat suits worn by them. This made us think if Hazmat suits can join the trend of overalls and why not? If the new normal of fashion is about comfortable and protective wear, then Hazmat suits can definitely become the trendiest one. We won't be surprised if designer Hazmat suits follow the designer facemasks.

The classic narrow hems

The new normal will have blurred lines between formal and informal anyway so this gives you enough freedom to wear clothes from either side depending on your comfort. If you find yourself worried about showing up overdressed at lunch dates, just because of your straight pants then don’t. The class and suavity oozing from straight pants with narrow hems are simply irreplaceable. Whether you decide to wear them for dinner or lunch, your date is going to be completely convinced of your great dress sense. Pair those pants with well-fitted shirts or T-shirts and rusty oxfords.

Harems for all

Honestly, we have come too far from wearing gendered clothes. There is no law that says Harems are for women. We stan the elegant and artsy look on men wearing Harems. If you want to bring out the artist in you or even if you want to seem like one, you should pair your harms with fitted Tshirts and flip flops. Sometimes adding a blazer also works wonders. If you feel like creating a fusion look, then you can put on a kurta-shirt with it.

Keep it short

What can be more joyful than feeling the wind on your legs? Well, a lot of things but wearing shorts has special perks. Shorts in subtle colours like beige, mint green and brown are some of our favourites. When paired with a flowy cotton shirt or T-Shirt and topped with a hat, there is only one place to think about–– the beach! Well if you minus the hat, you are pretty much good to go anyplace you want, except for places that don’t allow men in shorts ( yikes!). If you don’t mind adding a little vibrant touch, you can opt for floral shorts. Unless you want to look like a walking garden don’t take the risk of wearing them with floral shirts.

From the August 2020 issue of FHM India.