s a staple in wardrobes for over 150 years, denim, or more specifically, jeans, never go out of style. Originally loomed and worn in Nimes, France (called “serge de nimes”), they found their niche in the U.S. when Levi Strauss sewed the first pair for miners during the California gold rush of 1849.

  Since then, these casual comforts have become an ageless classic. While modern accents, such as twisted side seams, update the denim form,
the dark rinse version still 

remains a strong contender for fall. Whether you opt for the traditional straight leg, carpenters, or flares, there’s no way you can commit a fashion faux pas — they go with whatever’s in your closet.

Lesa Hannah

Where to get it:
Men’s carpenter jeans, Roots, $59.95; Women’s dark denim bootcut, Gap, $78; Levi’s engineered jeans with twisted side seams, men’s and women’s both $110, at original Levi’s stores and other select stores.