Jeans are such a crucial piece in my wardrobe and I tend to wear various styles throughout the spring and summer seasons. My favorites span across distressed jeans to cutoff shorts and denim jackets – they’re often my go-to piece for so many looks. Now that the weather is expected to warm up this week, I wanted to share the best denim money can buy from each category. Some of them are pieces I’ve worn for years now while others are newer and fall in line with spring’s top denim trends. I know how tricky it can be to find the ideal pair especially when you factor in the best fit for your height, price, wash, and overall comfort. So, I hope that my guide below will make your search for the perfect pair easy!

Outfit Details (above): Ksubi White Tee (wearing an XS) | NY Yankees Baseball Cap (also here) | Similar Leather Jacket (better for budget here) | Similar White Denim (better for budget here) | Christian Louboutin White Heels (better for budget here) | Saint Laurent Sunset Bag | Saint Laurent Sunglasses (better for budget here)

Jeans

& Other Stories Cardigan (wearing an XS) | Levi’s Denim (on sale now – run TTS) | Steve Madden Heels (under $100) | Bottega Veneta Bag (budget version here) | Ear Crawlers | Chanel Lipgloss

Revolve L’Academie Gray Sweater (wearing an XS) | Mango Gray Coat | Topshop Black Denim (wearing a 25) | Revolve Raye Booties (similar here and here) | Gucci Marmont Bag (similar here) | Saint Laurent Sunglasses

Revolve L’Academie Coat (wearing an XXS) | Revolve Lovers + Friends Bodysuit (wearing an XXS) | Revolve Lovers + Friends Denim (wearing a 23) | Bottega Veneta The Pouch (in ‘Mist’ color) | Christian Louboutin White Heels (better for budget here) | LPA Pearl Earrings (similar here) | Tom Ford Sunglasses (better for budget here)

Denim Cutoffs

Balmain Blazer (also here – wearing a 34, better for budget here) | Gucci Tee (wearing an XXS, better for budget here) | Levi’s Denim Shorts (wearing a 24) | Christian Louboutin White Heels (similar here, better for budget here) | Saint Laurent Red Wallet | Quay Sunglasses | Revolve Choker Necklace | Gorjana Crescent Necklace

Similar Leopard Shirt (also here and here) | Nordstrom Ear Crawler Earrings | Anine Bing Lace Bralette | Frame Black Denim Shorts (wearing a 24 – runs TTS) | Gucci Belt (wearing a size 70 – read my ‘Gucci Belt Sizing Guide’ HERE) | Givenchy Sunglasses | Tamara Mellon Heels (run TTS) | Gucci Velvet Wallet On Chain (sold out, similar here)

Denim Jackets

Gucci Belt (wearing a size 70 – read my ‘Gucci Belt Sizing Guide’ HERE) | H&M Denim Jacket (wearing XS, similar here and here) | CamiNYC Black Cami (wearing an XS) | Asos Black Denim (wearing a 25 – size up) | Prada Cahier Bag | Givenchy Sunglasses

Anine Bing Tiger Tee (similar here, better for budget here) | Superdown Faux Leather Skirt (similar here) | Bauble Bar Choker Necklace (old, similar here) | Similar Denim Jacket | Alexandre Birman Heels | Gucci Velvet Bag | Saint Laurent Sunglasses (better for budget here)

xo, Maria