“If you have an exaggerated triangular body shape – ie. much broader at the shoulders than hip – avoid this shape as it could make you look top heavy,” Gilfillan says.

What To Wear With Taper Fit Jeans

To achieve maximum form flattery from taper-fit jeans, a good start is to forgo anything with a baggy fit or loose cut.

“You need to wear a shorter top with this style of leg-wear – not the long line T-shirts often worn with skinny jeans,” says Gilfillan. “You can also go for a bit more volume so a regular fit shirt instead of slim fit or a boxy, chunky sweater. Top that off with a shorter bomber jacket or alternatively go for an oversized raglan sleeve coat.”

To nail the footwear, stay away from formal styles and stick to sneakers. Something sporty is a safe bet and we’d recommend a retro runner or, alternatively, something simple and low-profile.

Regular-Fit Jeans

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As in all areas of menswear, trends come and go with alarming frequency in the denim department. However, one style that has remained steadfast since the very dawn of denim is the tried-and-tested regular fit.

This simple cut is to your legs what a plain white tee is to your torso. That is, simple, versatile and never out of style.

The regular cut’s straight-up-and-down design mean there’s no body shape it can’t accommodate. “It will look especially good on a larger guy,” says Gilfillan. “Particularly someone who may be short and stocky.”

What To Wear With Regular-Fit Jeans

Regular-fit jeans looked great in the 1950s, and Gilfillan suggests you look to the same period for styling inspiration.

“Try going with a flannel check shirt and work boots, or for a chore jacket and some heavy soled boots,” says Gilfillan. “They also look great with a turn up, but if you have short legs make it narrower as opposed to wider, as a thick turn up will make your legs look shorter still. For full lumberjack vibes, team your flannel shirt with a gilet and opt for a classic Levi’s 501. Obviously.