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7 For All Mankind’s Standard: Dress Pants’ Worst Enemy

If you’re like me, you wouldn’t mind throwing all your slacks, khakis, and dress pants in the dumpster and wearing nothing but jeans every day and for all occasions. Let’s face it: The conventions for which types of clothing we’re supposed to wear in which situations are not always logical, and I’m convinced that a lot of the “rules” are completely arbitrary, cooked up by some evil secret force to squelch individuality and encourage conformity.

I’m not saying I’m a conspiracy theorist, but every time I pull on my boring work slacks I get visions of some global back-room arrangement between world politicians, CEOs, and my boss to make sure the general population stays subservient. “Make the people wear dull clothes every day,” they say, “and they’ll be too demoralized to question their place in the world.” Then they burst out laughing, sip their cognac, and puff cigars. At least, in my imagination. 

But let’s set aside my paranoid early-morning visions for now and talk about a pair of jeans that, depending on your job, you may actually be able to pull off (not literally) at work. 7 For All Mankind’s Standard for men is a classic, straight-leg style jean that is obviously designed for people like me who wouldn’t mind wearing jeans every day. 7’s Standards are almost slack-like, particularly in their more staid and conservative colors like Smokestack, Archer Heights, Black Out, San Francisco, or Mercer (and in case you’re confused, these are 7’s color names). 

Unlike many of 7 For All Mankind’s styles, these Standards have no factory aging, stretching, ripping, splattering, or any of the numerous other processes they use to make their new jeans look worn and lived-in. These jeans look fresh out of the tailor’s shop, with a classic straight-leg fit and an old-fashioned straight waistband. There’s no tapering or flaring, no color or texture variations, no fading or acid washing. The only subtle effect you might notice is a gentle abrasion around the back pockets. The coloring is flat, smooth, and slightly faded throughout to create a rich texture that ages well with washing.

Personally, I like a back pocket that is not too flashy and that won’t draw people’s eyes as I walk down the sidewalk. Some brands use complex, easily identifiable patterns on the back pockets, which basically serve as miniature billboards for the brand, which always puts me off a little. These back pockets are just right: Opting not to use the “A” signature back pocket design used in many of 7’s styles, the designers of the Standard went with just a clean squiggle. And the reddish 7 For All Mankind tags are tastefully small, as always.

Compared to some of 7’s more processed jean styles, the Standard is relatively cheap, going for around $169. They might not fly in all workplaces, but if your work is slightly on the casual side, these jeans are clean and well put-together enough to be appropriate. And best of all, you’ll feel like you’re doing your part to fight back against the secret operatives who set the dress codes.