The Lucky Denim Guide

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Skinny

Go for a downtown-cool effect with layers of frilly, flouncy, vaguely retro tops.

GILDED-SEAM-DETAIL SKINNY JEANS, $100, CALVIN KLEIN "X" JEANS, CALVINKLEINJEANS.COM. LACE POM-POM JACKET, $528, MARC BY MARC JACOBS. SELECT BLOOMINGDALE'S, 800-232-1854. SHIMMERY CREPE RUFFLE-FRONT CAMI, $50, LOFT, LOFTONLINE.COM. MULTI-FINGER RING, $48, LYDELLNYC.COM. "ALPHIE" BOOTIES, $149, CIRCA JOAN & DAVID, 800-999-1877 FOR STORES. LEATHER AND METAL CHAIN BAG, $450, FOLEY + CORINNA, 212-529-2338

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CUFFED "TUX GWENEVERE" JEANS, $189, 7FORALLMANKIND.COM. SHEER CHIFFON TIE-NECK BLOUSE, $405, D&G, 800-979-3038 FOR LOCATIONS. FAUX-LEATHER "ARCADIA" LACE-UP BOOTIES, $28, AMICLUBWEAR.COM

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Skinny

DIRTY WASH KNIT DENIM, $98, ARMANIEXCHANGE.COM
TOP SOFT TWILL, $55, GAP.COM
BOOTIES "ALPHIE," $149, CIRCA JOAN & DAVID, 800-999-1877 FOR STORES

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Trouser

Keep with this style's crisp feel by adding all-American items, like a button-down and classic jean jacket.

TROUSER JEANS, $196, RAVEN DENIM. A-B FITS, SAN FRANCISCO, 415-982-5726. DENIM "TAIZ" JACKET, $330, DIESEL.COM. SILK BLOUSE, $169, (212). DEAR FIELDBINDER, BROOKLYN, 718-852-3620. EYEGLASSES, $290, CHANEL, 800-550-0005 FOR LOCATIONS. GOLD-TONE HOOP EARRINGS, $9, ICING, ICING.COM FOR LOCATIONS. "HOLIDAY" RING, $58, LYDELLNYC.COM. SHRUNKEN LEATHER "VENICE" BOOTIES, $179, SAM EDELMAN, 877-932-7726

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Trouser

"MANILA SLOUCHY," $229, GOLDSIGN, 323-923-1249

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STRETCH, $118, NOT YOUR DAUGHTER'S JEANS, NYDJ.COM FOR STORES

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Cargo

Choose flat, streamlined side pockets—they're more flattering—then mix in girly details for a sweet gamine aesthetic.

SKINNY CARGO JEANS, $59, DKNYJEANS.COM. BROCADE TEE, $118, JCREW.COM. EYEGLASSES, $290, CHANEL, 800-550-0005 FOR LOCATIONS. COIN CHARM BRACELET, $65, R.J. GRAZIANO, 212-685-1248. METALLIC LEATHER "FATE" ANKLE-STRAP FLATS, $189, FARYLROBIN, ENDLESS.COM. CANVAS "BERKSHIRE" BAG, $99, WEST/FEREN, WESTFEREN.COM

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Cargo

CROPPED, $69, BABY PHAT BY KIMORA LEE SIMMONS, BABYPHAT.COM

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Flared

Emphasize the '70s allure of this cut with officewear-gone-sexy pieces: stacked heels, a curvy vest.

"HENDERSON" JEANS, $226, J BRAND, JBRANDJEANS.COM. STRETCH MOLESKIN VEST, $195, PURE DKNY, 800-231-0884 FOR LOCATIONS. SILK CREPE DE CHINE "STUDIO READE" BLOUSE, $265, KATE SPADE NEW YORK, 800-519-3778. SHIMMER LEATHER "TEAGAN" PLATFORMS, $198, COACH.COM. LEATHER "GROSVENOR" BAG, $398, RADLEYLONDON.COM.

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Flared

LIGHT WASH, $98, TOMMY HILFIGER, 212-223-1824
PLATFORMS SHIMMER LEATHER "TEAGAN," $198, COACH.COM

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"EXTREME SEXY BOOT," $70, GAP.COM

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"ARTIST," $40, AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, AE.COM

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Tuxedo

Create an offbeat suit by pairing the jeans with a slim shirt and tailored blazer.

"DIETRICH" TUXEDO JEANS, $238, PAIGE DENIM, 310-360-9888. SATIN-LAPEL DENIM BLAZER, $800, D&G, 800-979-3038 FOR LOCATIONS. COTTON TUXEDO SHIRT, $80, LAUREN JEANS CO. BY RALPH LAUREN. SELECT MACY'S, 800-343-0121. EYEGLASSES, $290, CHANEL, 800-550-0005 FOR LOCATIONS. STUDDED SUEDE "TORIN" WEDGES, $225, SAM EDELMAN. SELECT NORDSTROM, 800-933-3365. QUILTED FAUX-LEATHER "SCHMIERER" BAG, $35, ALDO, ALDOSHOES.COM

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Tuxedo

"CAMILLA," $191, ANLO. MINX BOUTIQUE, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 501-223-8879
WEDGES SUEDE "TORIN," $225, SAM EDELMAN. SELECT NORDSTROM, 800-933-3365

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Tuxedo

"TWIGGY," $123, JAMES JEANS. TONY WALKER & CO., WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, 716- 430-4003

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Tuxedo

"LONDON BIS DELUXE," $250, ZADIG & VOLTAIRE, 212-989-7300

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Patched

Offset their vintage, worn-in look with posh accessories like a smart little bag.

PATCHWORK JEANS, $297, EVISU.COM. SHORT-SLEEVE JACQUARD COAT, $248, ANNTAYLOR.COM. CHAMBRAY SHIRT, $70, LUCKY BRAND JEANS, LUCKYBRAND.COM. "SL SERIES MULTI-FUNCTION" WATCH, $120, TIMEX.COM. WASHED LEATHER BELT, $130, LP VINTAGE COLLECTION, SHOPBOP.COM. "CALENDULA" T-STRAP PUMPS, $99, CIRCA JOAN & DAVID, MACYS.COM. "TARRYTOWN JOSSELINE" BAG, $325, KATE SPADE NEW YORK, 800-519-3778

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Patched

"GEO STITCH SKINNY," $128, LEVI'S, LEVI.COM
T-STRAPS "CALENDULA," $99, CIRCA JOAN & DAVID. SELECT MACY'S, 800-343-0121

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