Start with a classic look that we all have in our closets. A plain short sleeve top and a pair of your favorite denim. Then ...

and spoke with 23 stylish guys who have gone through the denim ringer — designers, retailers, podcasters, fashion writers, stylists, electricians, and denim nerds — to hear about their favorites.

While they were always used as workwear since Levi’s started outfitting men in denim for the Gold Rush, they have now jumped from the goldmines to fashion ... This black version is perfect ...

Bonobos's denim jacket is for looking like you're dressed up, even if all you're wearing is a white tee and black pants ... a very quick refresher, you can dress your jacket down with a classic ...