WHY I DON’T WEAR JEANS

When looks matter, I remember that Pierce Brosnan is the only male over thirty who looks good in jeans. And I’m no Pierce Brosnan, as many female acquaintances keep reminding me. So, when looks are important — and for work — I wear chinos or serious trousers. With a tie, to distract from my face.

When looks don’t matter, some people wear jeans for practicability or comfort. But I find that cargo pants, especially tactical pants, are more comfortable and practical than jeans. Consider:

1. The fabric of cargo pants is much more pliable than the rough cotton canvas of jeans. Typically it includes some elastic fibers, is moisture-wicking, and resists stains better.

2. The gusseted knees, crotch, and seat of cargo pants make them much easier to move in without having to wear them oversized.

3. Pockets, pockets, and more pockets — designed for accessibility even when sitting down.

4. You can do this (well, theoretically):

Above are examples of cargo pants I own, which I wear for the tactical purposes of: grocery shopping, hiking, travel, and photography.

Most people who wear cargo pants in the city do so for the looks and not the practicality. Bad idea: cargo pants are practical but even less stylish than jeans.

Even Pierce Brosnan wouldn’t look good in them.