Denim: Manual of Style For Futuristic Denim

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High-tech support: Jeans keep sci-fi metallics grounded. Vest, $79, Sisley; blouse, $19.80, Forever 21; jeans, $198, Earnest Sewn; shoes, $145, Farylrobin; sunglasses, $220, Christian Roth; belt, $36, Calvin Klein; scarf, model's own.

Sarah McColgan

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TOP IT OFF: Shine in a metallic-belted dress that’s got the big-over-skinny trend down. THE LEGGING-JEAN: Talk about a twofer: Super-skinny jeans give you the legging look—with more structure for a sexier silhouette. Dress, $268, Maxstudio.com; bikini top, $26, American Apparel; pants, $38, Tyte; shoes, $295, Stuart Weitzman; belt, $305, D&G.

Sarah McColgan

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FLAUNT IT: More fun than function? Belts are a fab accent - whether or not they actually hold up your pants. Jacket, $148, French Connection; blouse, $49.50, belt, $34.50, Express; jeans, $115, Armani Exchange.

Sarah McColgan

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VOLUME CONTROL: Choose off-white rather than a too-bright white when opting for an oversize anorak and skinny jeans. Jacket, $495, Cole Haan; jeans, $98, Armani Exchange.

Sarah McColgan

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NEW PURISTS: Your new fave black pant—leather-washed denim, devoid of signature details like stitching and rivets. Jacket, $350, Collection Bebe; camisole, $160, DKNY; jeans, $198, Levi’s Capital E; shoes, $295, Stuart Weitzman; sunglasses, $275, Selima Optique; cuff, $55, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun.

Sarah McColgan

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Jacket, $34.80, Forever 21; dress, $295, DKNY; jeans, $158, J Brand Jeans; necklace, $42, Arden B.

Sarah McColgan

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Make sure jeans lie flat against you body - any gaps mean they don’t fit. Jacket, $98, Bebe Sport; jeans, $178, Levi's Capital E; belt, $29.50, Express.