Are Levi's 501s now considered dad jeans?

They are *not* some navel-high waisted jean with billowing thighs and all that "relaxed" fitting that looks like something you might see cruising the aisles of Wal Mart ...or the local retirement home. Plus, 501's have a button fly. You have to want a button fly. read more

501 is the hot straight cut in the 90s which is the inspiration of dad jeans. To wear it in a fashion way, the key is the loose fit down the waist and a bit tapper in the bottom. Roll up or raw hem is a fashion detail in this trend as well as the sockless approach. read more

The 550, 559, and 569 are squarely in the realm of dad jeans. Additionally, avoid light washes. Darker washes dress up much better and dodge the gumpy look easier. The 501, 504, and 505 can also look baggy on slimmer men. read more

Dad Jeans are often seen in the wild worn in conjunction with mock turtlenecks, windbreakers, New Balance “walking” shoes (you know the kind – uber-white, with a sole so big it looks like a platform shoe), and a generally dismissive attitude towards fashion. read more