Every guy shoud own at least one pair of basic dark denim, something without any adornments, just simple, clean denim. For mine, I turn to the Levi's 514s. They're slim enough to have a clean silhouette, but not so slim that it looks like I'm smuggling plums. There's something to be said for a pair of pants that only looks better the less you wash them and can be dressed up with a navy blazer, or down with a clean white v-neck. I know I can wear my 514s virtually anywhere, and that's why they're one of my ten essentials.

More pictures after the jump.