Your Fall '13 Denim Guide

Dree Hemingway and her boyfriends for Gap Fall '13 - photo via Gap

I have a confession to make: I haven't bought 'normal' jeans in years. I've picked up pairs upon pairs of brights and pastels in practically every colour and printed skinnies, too, but standard issue jeans? Nope. Not since I splurged on a pair of Sevens almost 7 years ago. Blame it on my job (the occupational hazard of always wanting the newest, latest trend) and having a few kids along the way, but I guess I've somehow forgotten my roots - or at least the roots of every girl's wardrobe. 

So, I finally pulled out my old jeans that have been hiding away in my closet and since I'm too embarassed to show you a pic, let me break it down for you. Super low rise, old-school bootcut from the front and from the back? OMG, enormous. It's like the pockets forgot they were pockets and had instead morphed into massive magnifying glasses for my bum. I'm going to blame that all on the jeans. The rearview offenders were promptly tossed into a giveaway bag (ha! that'll show 'em), leaving room for a few new pairs to take their place.

Ready for new jeans but not exactly sure where to start? I've sorted through the piles of denim out there, from ultra-distressed jeans to the coolest new denim jackets, guaranteed to bring you right up-to-speed for Fall '13...

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The Skinny: Post-Labour Day White Jeans

I know, I know...You already know that it's officially okay to wear white after Labour Day, right? But how many of you know it in theory but never actually put it into practice? My style challenge for you is to rock white jeans after this weekend, and I'm going to make it super easy on you. Before you scoff at the idea, Smart Set makes really great jeans. Full stop. These white skinnies are cool, current and make the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe and because of the black tuxedo stripe, you'll never have to worry about disapproving glances from those not-in-the-know. Wear them with a grey crewneck tee or sweater for lazy days or with a black blouse and pointy-toed pumps to add some excitement to your 9-to-5.

There's a big denim sale on right now at Smart Set so you can pick up these pretties for $30. When's the last time you only spent $30 on a pair of great jeans? Amazing, right?!

Pick up your Tuxedo Stripe Skinnies, $30 at Smart Set