How many pairs of blue jeans do you need?

Jeanne Beker, host of CTV’s Fashion Television, gives us a hint.

Beker suggests each woman should have about 15 to 20 pairs.

“It’s like, ‘How many shoes should you have?’ There are so many interesting jeans...” she says.

Unfortunately, Beker didn’t suggest a guideline for men, leaving me to fill in the gap.

So, guys. Listen up.


["Warning - this is not a walk-in closet": photo GAH]

You know me. ‘Live small and prosper’ is my motto. I’m pretty sure you can survive with less than half as many pairs as a gal.

Six to eight pairs should do you fine. You could survive with five.

Really, think about it. You need a pair for yard work or the workshop, if you have a workshop. You need a pair that are comfy for watching TV. Maybe two pairs for special occasions, like when you go out for supper with your spouse or really important friends, or to the nearest pub with a couple of the guys. At least one pair with an extra inch or two in the waist, for when you’re feeling stuffed or when you know you’re going to put on the feed bag at supper. And maybe another stretchy pair as backup, call them all-occasion jeans.


["Workshop jeans - two more years of wear at least": photo GAH]

Could women do with fewer pairs? Of course. As long as a woman has 6 to 8 pairs that fit nicely then she should be as happy as peaches.

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And do we need walk-in closets? A spare room for clothes?

Call me old-fashioned, but I’d rather be out for a walk than standing in side a walk-in looking at how many shirts I have.

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