From Casual to Formal: The Perfect Jean for Any Occasion Men’s Edition
Men’s jeans may seem a straightforward, everyday clothing item, but more often than not, they prove quite hard to shop for. With multiple styles, fits, colors, weights and fabrics available, finding the perfect jean at a price that won’t break the bank is challenging, to say the least.
Due to the above reasons, “the perfect jean” was usually considered a somewhat elusive term. Until now.
We set out to find the perfect jean for men for 2024, and we think we found it. Mott & Bow’s Mercer jeans combine the comfort of jeans with the elevated look of chinos. The result? All the benefits of jeans (i.e., absolute comfort, extreme stretch, complete versatility, easy maintenance) in a dressier pair that makes the perfect business casual pants, at a more than fair price of $129.
Made from the softest twill denim, available in straight, slim and skinny fits, and in over fourteen unique washes, we’re sure men all over will fall in love with this pair’s anti-flat-butt technology, insane comfort levels, and dressier fabric.
Below are the key factors our team took into consideration when analyzing this pair.
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Anti Flat-Butt Technology.
This is the most unique and downright amazing feature of the Mercer. Anti flat-butt tech for men?! We also wondered what that even meant, but after trying these jeans we can confirm it’s undeniably superb, and we don’t understand how no one thought of this sooner.
Mott & Bow basically took the butt-lifting tech they were using on their women’s jeans and added it into their men’s jeans, albeit with some adjustments, to maintain a more masculine essence. The Mercer contours, lifts and sculpts your butt, giving it an all-around flattering look. It makes it appear rounder and fuller. Mott & Bow’s ads warned these jeans “may provoke unsolicited female stares” and “unwarranted butt-grabs”, and we stand behind that warning. They truly make your butt look great!
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Color Options
With a remarkable selection of 14 colors, the Mercer comes in a variety of washes we have seldom seen in other brands. In addition to classic colors such as blue, black, khaki or gray, Mott & Bow also carries some very unique ones: their burgundy and olive tones make for some original outfits, for example.
Timeless, easy to dress up or down, and absolutely sophisticated, any of these colors are a great addition to a man’s wardrobe.
It’s also worth mentioning that the Mercer’s Twill Denim is of the most premium quality, and made to keep its original vibrancy and crispness, no matter how many times you wash it. As all of Mott & Bow’s products, the Mercer undergoes the brand’s signature pre-shrunk and pre-wash process, which guarantees it won’t shrink, pill or lose its shape, even after many, many laundry cycles. Yet another reason why we think the Mercer is the perfect jean, and a really smart buy. You should be able to get a good amount of years of wear out of them, making their cost per wear lower than many other brands on the market.
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Multiple fits.
Mott & Bow is known for offering tailored, perfect fits, and the Mercer is no exception. The craftsmanship of these jeans is truly remarkable: with high-end Caruzzo tortoise buttons, a well constructed zipper fly, and extremely neat, quality stitching, the Mercer certainly seems to live up to the Mott & Bow promise of a “premium essential made for you to love and wear for years to come”.
The Mercer jeans come in slim, straight and skinny fits, which was something we looked for when searching for the perfect jean. There’s no worse feeling than finding a pair of jeans you love, only to discover they’re solely made in a fit that’s not the one you wear!
We found that the jeans fit just like the brand said they would. The slim fit is slim fitted through the hips, with a slight taper at the hem. The straight fit is relaxed through the hips and thighs, with a straight leg opening, and the skinny fit features a tighter fit with a tapered leg opening, and turns narrower from hip to hem.
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Stretch and comfort.
Another reason why we think the Mercer is the perfect jean is its exceptional comfort, which is mostly due to its 20% stretch factor. Mott & Bow has developed an exclusive technology called “Comfort stretch”, which packs its jeans with insane stretch and comfort levels, all while maintaining their premium denim quality.
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Fabric type.
Made of 98% cotton, the Mercer’s Twill denim is luxuriously soft to the touch and on the skin. It’s also super breathable, making it an ideal choice for all-day wear. The combination of its unique stretch factor and its soft fabric guarantees absolute flexibility—this pair won’t ever drag you down or restrict your movements. Yet another point for the perfect jean.
The Mercer features a medium-weight fabric of 10 oz., which is what gives it its substantial, luxurious feel, and makes it the perfect business casual pant. Though perfect for informal occasions as well, the weight, feel, color and fit of these jeans don’t make it feel out of place in boardrooms, offices, date nights or fancy restaurants.
In summary: you’ll love the Mercer
Mott & Bow most definitely ranks as a quiet luxury brand that delivers true, premium quality denim, the Mercer being one of their best products. And their signature anti-flat-butt, comfort-stretch and anti-fading technologies are first-rate, some of the finest we’ve ever tried. If you’re looking for the perfect jean, all we can say is the Mercer definitely fits the bill.
