The World's Best Jeans: Your Complete Denim Guide
Find the best jeans for your figure, plus tips on wearing the hottest new denim trends. (Yes, faded washes and jean jackets are back!)
By Adam Glassman

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Jeans. When they're good, they're very good: They suck you in, make you look taller, and give you a better butt. But when they're bad, they're very bad...creating muffin top, saggy rear views, and general lumpiness. Happily, O creative director Adam Glassman is here to help you find the perfect pair.

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How to Wear Faded Denim
No acid-wash flashbacks here: Pale jeans are a fresh, wearable alternative to classic indigo.
Jeans, Yummie by Heather Thomson, $108. Jacket, Zara, $90. Shirt, PureDKNY, $215. Necklace, Ben-Amun. Belt, BCBG Max Azaria. Ring, Pamela Love. Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti Design.
6 more pairs of faded jeans
Jeans, Yummie by Heather Thomson, $108. Jacket, Zara, $90. Shirt, PureDKNY, $215. Necklace, Ben-Amun. Belt, BCBG Max Azaria. Ring, Pamela Love. Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti Design.
6 more pairs of faded jeans

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How to Wear Skinny Jeans
Yes, you can wear skinny jeans! Just don't confuse them with jeggings.
Jeans, Hudson, $198. Jacket, Rachel Rachel Roy, $149. Earrings, Lydell NYC. Bracelets, Emily & Ashley. Ring, Dina Mackney Designs. Shoes, Diane von Furstenberg.
Get your skinny jeans questions answered (plus, find the right shoes for every pair)
Jeans, Hudson, $198. Jacket, Rachel Rachel Roy, $149. Earrings, Lydell NYC. Bracelets, Emily & Ashley. Ring, Dina Mackney Designs. Shoes, Diane von Furstenberg.
Get your skinny jeans questions answered (plus, find the right shoes for every pair)

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5 Perfect Pairs of Boyfriend Jeans
We promise these baggy bfs won't make you look like a schlumpadinka.
Jeans, J Brand, $249. Jacket, Basler, $585. Top, Kain, $190. Earrings, Lydell NYC. Bracelet, Ben-Amun. Shoes, .
Find the right pair of boyfriend jeans for your silhouette
Jeans, J Brand, $249. Jacket, Basler, $585. Top, Kain, $190. Earrings, Lydell NYC. Bracelet, Ben-Amun. Shoes, .
Find the right pair of boyfriend jeans for your silhouette

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The Best Ways to Mix Denim
Tonal blues are easier to wear than multicolored patterns.
Jeans, Lucky Brand Jeans, $119. Shirt, Chico's, $79. Belt, Brave Leather. Boots, N.D.C. Made By Hand.
7 more pairs of blue-on-blue jeans (including a really great buy!)
Jeans, Lucky Brand Jeans, $119. Shirt, Chico's, $79. Belt, Brave Leather. Boots, N.D.C. Made By Hand.
7 more pairs of blue-on-blue jeans (including a really great buy!)

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Figure Flattering, Flaw-Erasing Jeans
These confidence-boosting styles will make over your bottom half.
Jeans, Miraclebody Jeans, $110. Shirt, Theyskens' Theory, $365. Earrings, Emily & Ashley. Belt, Kara Ross. Shoes, Talbots.
Find the right pair for your shape
Jeans, Miraclebody Jeans, $110. Shirt, Theyskens' Theory, $365. Earrings, Emily & Ashley. Belt, Kara Ross. Shoes, Talbots.
Find the right pair for your shape

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3 Easy Ways to Wear a Denim Jacket
Meet the new jean jacket—not just for casual days anymore.
Jacket, Acne, $370. Sweater, Rebecca Taylor, $295. Jeans, Agave Denim, $178. Earrings, Rebecca Minkoff. Scarf, Lulla by Bindya. Shoes, DV by Dolce Vita.
2 more great ways to wear a denim jacket
Jacket, Acne, $370. Sweater, Rebecca Taylor, $295. Jeans, Agave Denim, $178. Earrings, Rebecca Minkoff. Scarf, Lulla by Bindya. Shoes, DV by Dolce Vita.
2 more great ways to wear a denim jacket

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3 Denim Launches Our Fashion Editors Are Excited About
Take a peek at the freshest jeans out there!
Jeans, Chris Benz, $176; 212-233-2020
Learn more about these yellow jeans and check out 2 more amazing denim innovations
Next: How to Discover (and Master) Your Personal Style
Jeans, Chris Benz, $176; 212-233-2020
Learn more about these yellow jeans and check out 2 more amazing denim innovations
Next: How to Discover (and Master) Your Personal Style
From the February 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine