The Perfect Jean(s) have arrived
Is there such a thing?
Is there such a thing as “the perfect jeans?” Coming from a crew of duuudes who have spent the ladder part of a decade trying to find those jeans, we’d say it’s almost as real as finding Big Foot himself. Perfect jeans may just be another wonder of the world.
To help with our quest we hit up the ole Google and searched “the perfect…” and apparently people want to know how the perfect date is supposed to go…get back to us when you actually figure that out. Anyhow- once we dropped the word “jeans” on our hunt we stumbled across The Perfect Jean NYC.
What’s this Perfect Jean you speak of? Oh, it’s just the name of a company in NYC who set out on a mission to develop a reasonably-priced stretch jean that could be comfortably worn all-day every f#!king day. From office to couch, skate parks, and salsa dancing- the Perfect Jean has your bottom (and legs) covered.
Our crew wanted to give these jeans a try- because let’s face it, nobody wants the nuts crunched and we all could use a legit pair of jeans.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
This brand is hilarious. Our initial impression was their website, brand tone, and all around concept- we love it. We are suckers for something different and The Perfect Jean is just that. Funny yet serious about jeans, we were digging their crew and their brand/product. Who else can pull off “F#%k your Khakis” and “So your nuts don’t get crunched” like this crew?
Our crew ordered a pair of jeans to test out- while we won’t divulge our sizes, we will say we went with the Dark Blue pair of Slim/Knight pair. The Perfect Jean offers “2 styles”- Slim and Skinny. With each style, one can choose from Black, Dark Blue, Med Blue, and Light Indigo colors. Heck if it tickled your fancy, you could order one of every color.
Since the initial review back in 1923 (ok it was not that long ago) we also gave the slim Black and Charcoal-ish color a try- and guess what? Same F’ing perfect fit!
The jeans arrived crisp and clean. The sizing on their website was easy to choose from waist to length selections as well as their fancy sizing guide to guide us. The jeans came as described- and the length was just a bit over most standard inseam lengths but not too far off. The initial feel of the jeans were soft yet felt durable, had clean sew lines, and the weight of the jeans were not so heavy it felt like we had weighted pants but were not too light to where we felt like they were leggings. The initial impression from brand to box was solid.
Initial duuude impression: So far so perfect.
TESTING IT OUT
Ok so initial impressions are just that: initial. But we all know that “new jean smell” can easily fade away like the summers in high school. So how do these jeans hold up to the wear and tear of life, the brutal beating of a washing machine, and the classic “dryer” death sentence all jeans face? Our crew put these jeans to the test!
Perfect Jean Lineup:
The Fit
Our crew first tossed on the blend of 64.5% Cotton; 30% Polyester; 3.5% Viscose; and 2% Spandex, we felt like we were in jean heaven. The comfort level was at a 10, and the jean cut was perfect. The low sit on the waist and fit through the hip and into our thigh hugged our legs like a soft yet strong koala bear. The leg opening were just slim enough to where we could wear them dressed up or down with boots or kicks.
The Feels
We have kinds of feels- but that is between us and our therapist. When it comes to jeans though we have no problem sharing our feelings on the “feels.” The jeans felt roomy yet not baggy. The netherland region had plenty of breathing room- for those that choose to wear boxers, briefs, boxer/briefs- or choose to go commando. The pockets felt wide enough to hold a phone but didn’t protrude out like a stick in the mud. The denim was extremely soft and the stretch was perfect for mobility.
Durability
Our crew wore them out- literally and metaphorically….and they still look and feel new. We washed these bad boys the way The Prefect Jean advises:
For Perfect Men: Wash inside out in cold water. Hang to air-dry. Avoid the dryer for longer life.
For Imperfect Men: Throw them suckers in the laundry like the rest of your clothes (best to dry on LOW heat). Or don’t wash them at all (like the rest of your fucking clothes). Our fabric is durable and will do just fine. (NOTE: Bandit/Black should always be washed inside out)
Oh…we forgot: we did the Imperfect Men one. Yeah- we ain’t about following directions. But hey- the jeans still feel great. No fading, no tears, no “what the heck happened in there” vibes from this crew. Just sheer comfort wash after wash, wear after wear.
The jeans wore great, felt comfortable, and were perfect for casual outings to more formal ones. No matter where or what we wore the jeans with they were right by our side (or rather all up on our sides?)….you get the point.
STANDOUT FEATURES
With many jean companies you see the picture of the jeans on a model and you “guess” what the feel, look, and fit will be on your body. With the Perfect Jean, you can see those details before you buy! One standout feature is the clarity of what “fit” you are ordering will be like when it arrives. Details of the fit, fabric, and how to care for the jeans are right in front of you.
Other key standout features we thought were notable:
Jeans are well priced in comparison to other jeans on the market
The fit is really something solid. Perfect in the waist down to the ankles
The washing machine did nothing to these other than clean them….just the way we like
Jean variety is there. Colors to fits- all good under one hood
BONUS FEATURES
They got shirts. While we did not review these, bad boys sure look comfy. As another added bonus feature, by being a duuude reader you can nab 30% off your first order! Yeah its pretty perfect.
Overall duuude factor: Get in these pants!
Price: $79.99 on Perfect Jean