I guess it's a matter of taste. For me, jeans are a wardrobe "must have", and in both blue and black. They can be pricey, but another plus is they last a long time and well worth the money.
Bibble, I hear you with the "tag" thing. I hate that itchy feeling. I've had tops that I've cut the tag out of and it still itches. It's so annoying. I'd have no choice but not to wear it.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
They can be pricey, but another plus is they last a long time and well worth the money. 
