Denim Debate: The Perfect Pair

March 6, 2015

The significance of the perfect jean is hard to understand for whose who haven’t found the right pair. It is challenging to expose the magnificence of designer jeans to skeptics, but like my friend Kim (who I converted to J Brandism). If the jean fits– they aren’t going to want to take them off.
The perfect jean may vary for a lot of us, but with the help of some influential fashionistas, we’ve narrowed it down to 5 of the most popular “perfect” jeans.
Jean Recommendations

J Brand “Maria” high-rise skinny // For the past three years this jean has been love of my life.  In my mind there is no more universally flattering jean, which is probably why I have four pairs (three I can currently locate.)  Fans of J Brand “Maria” range from Bad Gal RiRi, to Margot Robbie and America Ferrara; definitive proof it is the sisterhood of the traveling jean. The style is offered in “photo ready” colors, which tend to have less-stretch, but make great going out jeans.
The blogger behind "Sincerely Jules" wearing the J Brand Maria
The blogger behind “Sincerely Jules” wearing the J Brand Maria
Levi’s slim skinny jeans // Brand Specialist at Fashion Project Emily Sciarra says her favorite jeans are a pair of light wash high-rise Levi skinnies she snagged for $19.99 at Marshalls.  Alexa Chung, one of the most famous fashion bloggers and style icons of our time, is also huge fan of Levi’s.
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Alexa Chung in Levi’s
Citizens of Humanity “Rocket” // “Since Citizens of Humanity took a new approach to denim, I couldn’t be more in love” Crush Boutique stylist Nissa Lafond told us.  She described her favorite style, the “Rocket” high-rise skinny as belonging in every woman’s closet as “they are both elongating and sexy.”  A personal fan of the Rocket myself, other devotees include Nicole Richie, Amber Heard, and Nikki Reed.
Karolina Kurkova wearing the COH "Rocket" in Leatherette (a S&S favorite)
Karolina Kurkova wearing the COH “Rocket” in Leatherette (a S&S favorite)
7 For All Mankind “Roxanne” // Blogger Julia Vandegraaf is devoted to the widely-popular 7FAM “Roxanne” which she scored for £8 at a Salvation Army in London. Like many fashionistas, Julia never pays full price for denim. Reese Witherspoon, Rachel Bilson, and Minka Kelly are among a number of celebrities that rock the Roxanne. My sister Taylor is
Jessica Alba wearing 7FAM "Roxanne"
Jessica Alba wearing 7FAM “Roxanne”
Rag & bone “Preston” // Samantha Crompton the blogger behind Fenway Fashionista swears by the Rag & Bone “Preston” skinny jean, “I own four of the same pair. They fit like a glove and I’m too picky about jeans to move onto another brand.” She isn’t alone, model Behati Prinsloo (married to Adam Levine) has been spotted in her pair countless times! Other fans include Cameron Diaz, Sophia Bush, and even Cher.
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Behati Prinsloo in Rag & Bone

Checkout websites like Saks Off 5th and Gilt are great for finding deals on denim.

More about Mackenzie

Retired scene queen living in Astoria, New York with my fiancé Ben. Accidentally started blogging in 2011, haven't stopped since. Obsessed with reading + Rent the Runway. Founder of www.badbitchbookclub.com