Denim is unique in the menswear world in that it is both perennially de rigueur and subject to the winds of fashion. That is to say, a pair of jeans will always be cool, but the shape, finish and fit of a pair deemed “current” is likely to change. Just look at skinny jeans: once ubiquitous, they have since been usurped by wider cuts.
That said, there are some bankers. Simple, straight-leg jeans in a mid-blue stone wash are a fairly safe bet. And you can never really go wrong with a classic, short-body denim jacket either. There are alternatives, too – and if you’re unsure what they might be, consult our guide to summer denim.