You can always rely on a pair of good jeans. These sartorial security blankets are endlessly versatile and come in handy for any last-minute invitation, from date night to a kid’s birthday party. Here are the pairs worth buying this season.
The Straight-Leg Jeans
The jeans: We The Free Aster Straight-Leg Jeans ($98, Free People)
Wear them with:
The Dakota ($295, Tecovas)
‘94 Canvas Jacket ($34.99, Old Navy)
Organic Cotton Vintage T-Shirt ($12+, Gap)
Classic Woven Belt ($20.99, J.Crew)
Gold Wave Huggie Hoop Earring ($98, Lily & Roo)
The New Skinny Jeans
The jeans: Stretch Mid Rise Slim Straight Jeans ($50, Quince)
Wear them with:
Jaelyn Black Crocodile Embossed Pointed-Toe Slides ($29, Lulus)
Aster Top ($198, Dôen)
Mini Shopper Tote ($158, Madewell)
Gold Layered Pearl Necklace ($188, Lily & Roo)
The Crowd-Favorite Jeans
The jeans: Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jean ($90, Abercrombie & Fitch)
Wear them with:
Wilfred Only Turtleneck ($48, Aritzia)
Siena Slim Italian Wool Blazer ($250, Banana Republic)
8 Other Reasons Crescent Bag ($115, Revolve)
New Stevie Ankle Boots ($169.50, J.Crew)
Square Pearl Statement Stud Earrings ($180, Missoma)
The Baggy Jeans
The jeans: Good ‘90s Relaxed Jeans ($159, Good American)
Wear them with:
The Macarro Mule ($148, Madewell)
Denim Shirt ($26.25, H&M)
Double-Breasted Cotton Trench Coat ($229.99, Mango)
Harlow Three-Hand Two-Tone Stainless Steel Watch ($170, Fossil)
The Flare Jeans
The jeans: Beverly Skinny-Flare Jean ($298, Veronica Beard)
Wear them with:
Wool-Blend Blazer ($140, Abercrombie & Fitch)
Sirus Heels ($160, Dolce Vita)
Fits Everybody T-Shirt ($48, Skims)
Blair Sunglasses ($79, Michael Kors Outlet)
Hana Medium Faux Suede Tote Bag ($129, JW PEI)
The Jean Skirt
The skirt: Delilah Denim Midi Skirt ($188, Reformation)
Wear it with:
Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater ($50, Quince)
Squiggle Hair Claw Clip ($10, Anthropologie)
Sasha Buckle Slingback Kitten Pumps - Wild Fable™ ($35, Target)
Legendary Solid Brass Slim Leather Belt ($68, Aritzia)
Shopper Bag with Buckle ($79.99, Mango)
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