Not to be dramatic or anything, but for a few years there, we thought men’s jeans might be on the way out for good.
After staying at home and dressing down (like, way down) during the pandemic, men’s style was at its most no-jeans-iest… ever. Which made Style Girlfriend’s No Jeans January wardrobe challenge for men pretty easy for awhile.
Now, getting dressed has made a comeback in a big way, and it’s been exciting seeing men embrace style in a new, more personal way.
So in 2025, I hope you seize the moment for this sartorial challenge—getting through all of January without wearing jeans—as the personal style reset button we always intended it to be here at SG HQ.
After all, January’s an easy time to find yourself in a rut. This is a fun, easy way to start fresh.
To kick off 2025, then, why not channel all your “new year, new you” energy into making your outfits more fun this month? Or colorful! A little dressy, perhaps?
I’ve got you covered for all of it with the jeans-free outfit inspo below.
All you have to do? Accept the #NoJeansJanuary challenge.
Below, check out a month’s worth of no jeans outfits for guys:
1. Embrace business casual athleisure
SG Says: In January, you want to the Venn diagram of “stylish” and “comfortable” to be a perfect circle.
That could mean a sport coat with your favorite sweatshirt or sweater draped casually over your shoulders.
2. Wear a waxed canvas jacket with cuffed chinos
SG Says: I love how every element of this outfit on its own, from the waxed jacket to the New Balance sneakers, is pretty low-key.
All together, though? It’s a ::chef’s kiss:: good No Jeans January lewk.
My favorite part? How the oversized fit of the pants keeps the overall effect modern, not stuffy.
3. Add a pop of color with your accessories
Bonus points for topping the whole thing off with a stylish long coat that makes every outfit in your winter arsenal 10x cooler.
4. Bright colors against a winter backdrop
SG Says: This is how to stand out in the snow.
I love how Chris Paul wears a subdued, neutral matching set only to top the whole thing off with a gorgeous multi-colored coat and lime green beanie.
5. Kansas City Chiefs player Juju Smith-Schuster in an out-of-this-world sweater
SG Says: Beam me up, baby! Take a style cue from Juju here and skip the traditional button-down shirt and oxford with your tailored trousers.
Instead, get playful with a kitschy knit that’s got some color to it.
Feeling especially fun and funky? Bring your sneakers in on the fun with a pair that comes in a coordinating color.
6. Throw on a colorful sweater
SG Says: Jeans-free outfits don’t have to be fussy, or hard to plan. Just pull on a sweater from the back of your closet and pair it with a pair of trendy workwear pants.
No Jeans January outfit, done!
7. Justin Bieber rehearsing in colorful sweats
SG Says: Listen, if someone was like, “Show me an outfit that you could wear as an at-home Joker costume this Halloween,” this is what I would offer.
A little weird? Sure. A playful way to wear mix colors that an international pop star can pull off but so can you? Absolutely.
8. Take the sweater vest trend for a spin
SG Says: Are you ready to get on this trend train?
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Be the best-dressed dude when you get back in the office by dressing up your comfiest khakis with a sleeveless sweater vest.
9. Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in all-black
SG Says: Good news!
You, too, can look cool enough too sit down with Miley Cyrus by stepping up your monochromatic crewneck-and-pants combo.
Just add a fisherman’s cap and retro sneakers.
10. Match your hat to your shoes
SG Says: A fun fact about me is that I didn’t know who would win the 1998 NBA Championship game until I got to the very last episode of The Last Dance.
A fun fact about you is that you can absolutely pull off a silky scarf tied jauntily around your neck.
The trick?
Keep the rest of your outfit sophisticated (see: that handsomely cut topcoat and cuffed chinos) to make sure the overall effect is suave, not sloppy.
Try it, I dare you!
11. Kumail Nanjiani in a turtleneck and slacks
(Dan Levy looks good, too!)
SG Says: I suppose this caption isn’t supposed to be about Kumail’s absolutely bonkers bulging biceps. But instead, about how crisp grey trousers and a charcoal turtleneck look superb with clean white sneakers.
…There, did I do it?
12. Giannis Antetokounmpo looking casually elegant
SG Says: A good reminder from the Milwaukee Bucks MVP that simple doesn’t have to be boring!
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This combo of sneakers, dress pants, and a knit polo will never steer you wrong.
13. Robe life with plus-size model Zach Miko
SG Says: More like No Pants January, amirght?
If you’re going to live that robe life, just make sure it’s a fancy one, and that your boxer briefs are as fun and photo-worthy as the plus-size model’s.
By the way, Miko’s confidence is worth emulating, too!
You’ll look your best when you feel happy and comfortable in your body, no matter your size.
14. Try coordinated casuals
SG Says: Have you considered a coordinated top and bottom? No, not a suit, and not sweats either.
I’m talking about a jacket and pants that match, but still looks and feels casual. It may push you outside your comfort zone, but that’s what No Jeans January is all about!
15. Embrace the season in winter whites
SG Says: Consider this my personal plea for more men in winter white!
Behold how easy (and oh-so-crispy!) the creamy color looks in cold weather.
16. Photographer Dabito in yellow monochrome
…That gallery wall’s not too shabby, either!
SG Says: I’ll admit it: Mustard-y yellow and olive-y yellow is a pro-level color combining.
Now, don’t get me wrong.
It can be done, but with the wrong shade pairing, you will walk around feeling like a banana.
Ready to dabble in a subtler monochrome combo?
Try a similar vibe by matching up red and burgundy, forest green and olive green, or sky blue and washed-out navy.
17. Top everything off with a quilted vest
SG Says: The fuzzy sweater! The quilted vest! Those boots?!
I love absolutely everything about this outfit and hope to see more guys in something just like it this month.
18. Go retro with a rugby shirt
SG Says: Why yes, I am happy to report that the 80s classic is back, baby.
If pairing yours with a pair of chinos feels a little too preppy, consider swapping in some wide-leg utility pants for something a little more modern.
19. Golf podcaster Andrew Westphal in a no-fuss everyday outfit
SG Says: Sometimes the best way to keep yourself from wearing denim on the bottom is by wearing denim up top.
Westphal makes a good case here for a well-fitting chambray shirt belonging in every guy’s closet.
20. Go lights out in all-black
SG Says: Swap the designer cardigan for one that still leaves some money left over to send your kids to college, and you can totally emulate this outfit.
Black loafers? Check. White tee? Easy. Too cool for school attitude? Done.
Shop #SGapproved black sweatpants:
21. Go for cozy corduroy
SG Says: Swapping jeans for corduroy pants is one of the easiest ways to tackle the No Jeans January challenge with ease.
Go for forest green à la the look above, or any other wintery neutral that strikes your fancy.
22. Footwear designer Armando Cabral
SG Says: Another shining example of wearing one color (or in this case, a very subdued neutral grey) head to toe looking anything but boring!
Model-turned-footwear designer Armando Cabral looks like an off-duty James Bond in a simple sweater, trousers, and elegant slipper (designed by him, no doubt!).
23. Striped pants with casual sneakers
SG Says: Let your pants be the most interesting part of your outfit!
A “fun” pair like these striped trousers can feel just as comfortable and casual as jeans, if not more.
24. Wear cropped pants with a colorful top
SG Says: No Jeans January is all about challenging yourself to get out of a wardrobe rut, so extra outfit inspo is helpful.
Scroll through the IG post above for Tim rocking not one but a whole slew of extremely cool, no jeans outfits.
It’s 10x the bonus style inspiration!
25. Team SG Stylist Kelci Taylor giving menswear realness
SG Says: What’s to say you can’t get a great men’s outfit idea from a woman?
I love how the bright orange of the sweater vest is tempered by the patterned pants.
And the dad sneakers? Perfection!
26. Golfer Brooks Koepka in a matching pool set
SG Says: To the SG fam in warm-weather climates, this one’s for you.
Nothing is more high-key bougie than a poolside matched set…in a good way!
If you’re lucky enough to safely be in the presence of a chlorinated body of water this month? Then please, for all of us, do it this way.
27. Style blogger Brian Chanism in a green suit and striped shirt
SG Says: Boy-oh-boy is a hunter green suit underrated in a man’s wardrobe.
And with a t-shirt and leather kicks? Whew!
Out of the way, Ryan Gosling. This guy’s coming through.
28. John Mayer in an absolutely ridiculous sweatsuit
SG Says: My singing angel, my guitar god, my favorite problematic fave. Looking like a walking shag carpet, straight out of 1977.
He’s perfect in every way and so is this outfit—no I will not be taking questions at this time.
Don’t want to go full FASHUN with your sweats?
That works!
Check out this #SGapproved guide to loungewear and get comfortable within reason.
29. Nick Jonas lounging at home in a tuxedo (because why not!)
SG Says: I dare you to host a sexy date night in your living room and wear a full tuxedo.
No socks, plenty of attitude, martinis not optional.
30. J Balvin looking like a fluffy white cloud on stage
SG Says: I promise, this outfit would look just as good not performing in front of thousands of adoring fans.
Pull your high school puffer coat out of your parents’ attic and make like J Balvin in ’90s nostalgic style.
31. Ryan Reynolds reminding us suits are still a thing
SG Says: I’d be remiss not to remind you that a well-tailored suit is always an option!
Sure, Ryan Reynolds was accepting an award, but you don’t need any real reason to dress up in a suit.
Wear one if the mood strikes you!
Your turn…
Show us your no jeans outfits on Instagram!
Be sure to use the hashtag #NoJeansJanuary so we’re sure to see it.
