501 / 505 / 514 jeans (dark rinse, medium wash)
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Pros
- 501 around since 1873 — proven staying power
- dark, well-fitted denim is the most useful casual piece after 40
- cuts make sense on grown men — not too skinny/trendy
- ~$80 worn twice/week for 2 years = <50¢/wear
- classic denim beats designer denim
Cons
- skip overly ripped, faded, or skin-tight variants






