Denimology: How to Shop for Jeans

THE TREND Shred alert! From Chanel's cool collegiate look to faded jackets over club frocks, distressed denim is the ideal day-to-night.
"Accessories dress it up or down." -LEANN NEALZ, AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

FIT'S FIRST RULE Whether the leg is skinny or flared, jeans should have a flatteringly tight fit from waist to knees.
$186, Earnest Sewn, barneys.com for stores.

The Hi-Rise Top, $44, Ann Taylor Loft; anntaylorloft.com.

THE HI-RISE The season's It fit is high-waisted. (It makes your abs look fab!)
"A tucked-in shirt is neat, elegant."—CHLOE LONSDALE, MIH JEANS
Jeans, $245, MiH Jeans at American Rag Cie; (323) 935-3154.

THE STYLING Follow the rules of fashion proportion when accessorizing denim. "Long jeans with heels, miniskirt with flats." —CHRISTINA TANG, KOVA & T

Heels, $4195, Manolo Blahnik; (212) 582-3007 by special order.

FIT'S FIRST RULE Whether the leg is skinny or flared, jeans should have a flatteringly tight fit from waist to knees.
"Denim will always stretch." -SCOTT MORRISON, EARNEST SEWN
$220, Earnest Sewn; barneys.com for stores.

FIT'S FIRST RULE Whether the leg is skinny or flared, jeans should have a flatteringly tight fit from waist to knees.
$198, Earnest Sewn; barneys.com for stores.

Skirt, $275, Kova & T at American Rag Cie; (323) 935-3154.

THE STYLING Follow the rules of fashion proportion when accessorizing denim. "Long jeans with heels, miniskirt with flats." -CHRISTINA TANG, KOVA & T
Flats, $220, Butter; simplysoles.com.

Jeans, $209, Siwy Denim; iloveshop.com.