The Ultimate Denim Sourcebook

Our exhaustive guide to the best and easiest places to shop online for the coolest, most flattering jeans.

Plus! The best-looking trends in jeans—from soft pastel to sexily studded.

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Gap

This site boasts one of the most advanced Web experiences out there—graphics practically leap off the screen, and it even has video so you can see how the denim moves. The pieces here are extremely reasonable and come in tons of fits and washes. Its trendier styles go toe-to-toe with any high-priced rival, from patch-pocket sailor jeans to cute little capris with just the right amount of fade.

gap.com
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Intermix

The online home of this New York–based minichain really feels like an extension of its slick, whitewashed stores. Its runway-inspired options are organized by trend: Beach List suggests an ombré denim piece, while Fall 101 has J Brand's signature skinny style in black. You can also filter its offerings from the likes of Anlo, Stella McCartney, and Stitch's by style.

intermixonline.com
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Jake

This Chicago retailer has an elegantly modern aesthetic and a keenly curated list of European brands like Barbara Bui and Radcliffe. The picks are handily sorted by silhouette, and the Denim Fit Guide extensively outlines the critical differences between all the available shapes—be they skinny stovepipes or sweeping trousers—even suggesting which lines do each one just right.

shopjake.com
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J Brand

Home of some truly becoming stretchy jeans—including items from its top-notch organic Green Label—this site offers useful insight into well-known styles like the Love Story and the Doll, including fabric percentages and care instructions. This attention to detail reflects its nothing-but-the-best sourcing, plus you can sort by price, rise, and bestsellers.

jbrandjeans.com
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J.Crew

The denim selection at this massive retailer is in keeping with the rest of its stock: well-tailored, slightly preppy, and completely fuss-free. In addition to several styles you can only find online, you also have the option to order short/regular or tall sizes—a clever way to avoid that extra trip to the tailor to get your hems adjusted.

jcrew.com
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Karmaloop


We go here for edgy denim on a budget—most of the jeans are fit for a rocker and retail for under $100. Plus, they have a great skinny jean selection!
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Kate

Thoughtful descriptions accompany all the options here—including styling suggestions for most pairs—giving the impression that each piece is specifically hand-selected. Emphasizing quality over quantity, its stock highlights sophisticated-yet-casual looks—lots of dark washes and trouser cuts by Raven Denim, Notify, and Red Engine.

kateboutique.com

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