Get a Leg Up on Denim Fashion

For an item of clothing that is such a staple in most wardrobes, blue jeans cause an inordinate amount of angst.

Once you had the choice of two, maybe three, brands, and now there seem to be hundreds, and most pretty pricey at that. Women may have the patience to try on a few dozen different labels, but many men just want to get into the store and get out again as quickly as possible.

While there's no real substitute for trying on a pair, we do have a few helpful hints to narrow down the range.

Color

As we edge into spring, one thing you have to know about your old blues is that they're old. The latest hues range from pearly washed-out shades to bohemian-influenced brights like grass green, yellow and turquoise (perhaps best left to the bohemians). ...