The Best of Budget Denim: Cheap. Jean. Chic.

When it comes to denim, we all have our favorites. From Rag and Bone, Genetic, J Brand and Diesel, every designer has something special to add to the jean mix. But at $150-$300 a pop and up, sometimes trying out a trend in denim can result in sticker shock. Which is why today I'm bringing you not only my favorite "cheap" denim brands, but reviews of each of them as worn here on the blog. Each of these jeans retailed between $19.99-$39.00. Not one pair of jeans worn below even broke the $50 cap!

1: ASOS:Grommeted Denim

I love my side studded jeans from ASOS. This season they've updated the look with an even hotter pair in waxed denim, which you can grab on sale here for only $21!! (See below).

2: H&M Jeans: Snake Print Embossed

A well worn favorite. You can nab the fall update to these babies for under $30 at H&M.com here.

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3: Vigoss Jeans: Dark Distressed

These dark, distressed skinnies are still available on sale at Nordstrom here. I loved them so much I bought two pairs, as each will wear, (and tear) a little differently. 

4: Just USA Jean: Colored Skinnies

These boutique distributed jeans can now be found on Amazon here, where you can choose from a range of colors and fall styles. My pick? Deep olive skinnies for fall's camo trend, and a return to the 80's with an updated, acid wash in cranberry, available here. Styles range from $15-$38!

And now, here are my current faves trending for fantastic denim!

Metallics:

For the holidays, sparkle in bold metallic hues. I nabbed my Rich and Skinnies in the spring and they're even hotter now for winter! Try this copper skinny jean on sale at ASOS for $35 here.

Embroidery:

Another winner for me is F21. I've worn my F21 skinnies almost every time I have errands to run or set work to go to. But not only do they make great, distressed denim for $29 and under, they're rocking some Isabelle Marant style embroidered  jeans too, for about a 20th of the price! I bought this pair and have matched it to every top in my closet! It's my new, favorite, cheap-chic piece!

You can nab them for under $28 here! In addition to the great fit and detailing, I love the slightly higher waist.

Zipper Ankle Denim:

From H&M, the original cheap-chic king, we have the most fantastic, quilted and zippered, grey denim. At under $40 for great detail work and a totally hip color, this one's a no-brainer! Nab it before it's gone here.

Whatever your denim default, you can find it now for a great price. So go test a fun new look. You and your wallet will be happy you did.

With Love!

Noa B