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Ultimate Back-to-School Denim Guide

We've found the best denim jeans, jackets, skirts, and shirts—from the latest must-have washes to perfect-fitting styles for your body—that you can buy for fall with a click of a mouse.

By Anna Cooperberg and Carly Wallace

July 7, 2011

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White Jeans
Levi’s White Modern Demi Curve Skinny Jeans, $30.
levi.com

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White Jeans
Free People White Skinny Cropped Jean, $68.
freepeople.com
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White Jeans
Lucky Brand White Sienna Tomboy Crop Jeans, $50.
luckybrand.com

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White Jeans
Banana Republic White Ankle Zip Cropped Jeans, $90.
bananarepublic.com
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White Jeans
Citizens of Humanity Amber Mid Rise Bootcut Stretch Jeans in Santorini White Wash, $154.
nordstrom.com

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White Jeans
Diesel White Skinny Jeans, $49.
yoox.com
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White Jeans
AllSaints Spitalfields Lenore White Pipe Skinny Jeans, $100.
allsaints.com

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White Jeans
American Eagle White Boyfriend Slouchy Jeans, $20.
ae.com
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White Jeans
Urban Outfitters BDG Cigarette Mid-Rise Jean in White, $54.
urbanoutfitters.com

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White Jeans
Textile Elizabeth and James Bette Wide Leg White Flare Jeans, $235.
shopbop.com
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White Jeans
Michael Kors Distressed White Slim Jeans, $100.
michaelkors.com

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White Jeans
Current/Elliot Low Bell White Jeans, $137.
shopbop.com
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White Jeans
Miss Me Jean Snow Fleur De Lis Straight Leg, $88.
missme.com

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Boyfriend Jeans
Adriano Goldschmied Ex-Boyfriend Light Wash Crop Jeans, $245.
agjeans.com
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Boyfriend Jeans
American Eagle Outfitters Ex-Boyfriend Jeans, $20.
ae.com

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White Jeans
American Apparel Bleachy Four-Way Stretch High Waist Side Zipper Jeans, $78.
americanapparel.com
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White Jeans
Tory Burch Stonewashed White Skinny Jeans, $90.
saksfifthavenue.com

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Boyfriend Jeans
CJ by Cookie Johnson Praise Relad Black Rinse Boyfriend Jeans, $150.
cjbycookiejohnson.com
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Boyfriend Jeans
MiH London Boy Light Wash Cropped Jeans, $249.
shopbop.com

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Boyfriend Jeans
Hudson Baggy White Chino Jeans, $82.50.
shopbop.com
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Boyfriend Jeans
Textile Elizabeth and James Low Rise Patti Cropped Jean, $245.
piperlime.com

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Boyfriend Jeans
Victoria's Secret Whisper Blue Ex-Boyfriend Straight Leg Jean, $56.
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Boyfriend Jeans
Joe’s Jeans Blanchett Wash Best Friend Boyfriend Jeans, $189.
revolveclothing.com

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Boyfriend Jeans
Current/Elliot Distressed Cuffed Boyfriend Jeans, $206.
shopbop.com
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Boyfriend Jeans
Banana Republic Light Wash Boyfriend Jean, $90.
bananarepubliccom

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Boyfriend Jeans
ASOS Mottled Peg Medium Wash Boyfriend Jean, $37.
asos.com
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Boyfriend Jeans
Big Star Dylan Boyfriend Cuffed Jeans, $70.
polyvore.com

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Boyfriend Jeans
Joe’s Jeans Lover Relad Fit Light Wash Jeans, $165.
revolveclothing.com
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Boyfriend Jeans
Levi’s LVC 1967 Boyfriend Straight Leg Denim, $265.
freepeople.com

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Boyfriend Jeans
Current/Elliot The Uncle Black Wash Jeans, $125.
revolveclothing.com
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Flare Jeans
7 For All Mankind Dark Wash Rachel Bellbottom, $169.
piperlime.com

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Flare Jeans
American Eagle Outfitters Vintage Flare Antique Indigo Wash Crop Jean, $40.
ae.com
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Flare Jeans
Hudson Jeans Sadie Midrise Wideleg Trouser Jeans, $176.
piperlime.com

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Flare Jeans
Current/Elliot Cowgirl Blue Bellbottom Jeans, $188.
piperlime.com
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Flare Jeans
YMI Classic Flare Jeans, $30.
ymijeans.com

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Flare Jeans
J Brand White Bette Flare Jeans, $217.
piperlime.com
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Flare Jeans
Pray For Mother Nature Devil’s Post Pile Peach Flare Jean, $176.
shopbop.com

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Flare Jeans
Alice + Olive Stacey Bell Dark Wash Flare Jeans, $121.
shopbop.com
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Flare Jeans
Rag & Bone Dark Wash Bell Bottom Jean, $180.
piperlime.com

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Flare Jeans
Gap Light Wash 1969 High-Rise Flare Jeans, $60.
gap.com
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Flare Jeans
Current/Elliot High-Waist Mid-Blue Flare Jeans, $210.
net-a-porter.com

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Flare Jeans
Free People High Waisted Sailor Relad Flare Jeans, $98.
freepeople.com
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Flare Jeans
ASOS Jet Pocket High-Waist Flare Jeans, $35
asos.com

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Flare Jeans
Resin Light Wash Gibson Flare Jeans, $186.
shopbop.com
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Flare Jeans
Rich & Skinny Indigo Blue Bikini Flare Jeans, $156.
shopbop.com

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Skinny Jeans
Delia’s Super Skinny Low-Rise Ink Jeans, $20. delias.com
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Skinny Jeans
Diesel Worn Tapered Jeans, $182.
diesel.com

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Skinny Jeans
Jack by BB Dakota Faded Floral Jeans, $65.
modcloth.com
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Skinny Jeans
Jessica Simpson Snap Hem Skinny Jean, $50.
jessicasimpsoncollection.com

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Skinny Jeans
Cheap Monday Skinny Jeans with Piping Detail, $30.
asos.com
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Skinny Jeans
Bongo Low-Rise Skinny Jeans, $20.
kmart.com

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Skinny Jeans
Ksubi Low-Rise Stretch Skinny Jean, $112.
net-a-porter.com
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Skinny Jeans
Roxy Printed Skinny Jeans, $30. roxy.com.

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Skinny Jeans
Levi’s Whiskered Slight Curve Skinny Jeans, $25. levi.com
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Skinny Jeans
Glo Stretch Denim Leggings, $20.
kmart.com

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Skinny Jeans
L.e.i. Rinse Skinny Jeans, $12.
kmart.com
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Skinny Jeans
Wrangler High-Waist Skinny Jean, $138.
asos.com

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Skinny Jeans
Old Navy Skinny Denim Cargos, $11.
oldnavy.com
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Skinny Jeans
Wet Seal Destroyed Skinny Jeans, $29.
wetseal.com

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Colorful Jeans
Current/Elliott Yellow Stretch Skinny Jeans, $168.
nordstrom.com
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Skinny Jeans
Genetic Denim Grey Skinny Jeans, $187.
shopbop.com

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Colorful Jeans
American Apparel High-Waist Side Zipper Pant in Mermaid Green, $78.
americanapparel.com
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Colorful Jeans
J Brand Mid Rise Skinny Leg Jean in Bright Purple, $176.
jbrandjeans.com

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Colorful Jeans
Tory Burch Cropped Slim Jean in Poppy Red, $125.
toryburch.com
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Colorful Jeans
Rag & Bone Skinny Jean in Rose, $165.
piperlime.com

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Colorful Jeans
Oasis Colored Crop Jeans in Red, $78.
asos.com
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Colorful Jeans
Moto Green Denim Skinny Pants, $76.
topshop.com

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Colorful Jeans
J Brand Twill Cropped Skinny Jeans in Bright Blue, $30.
net-a-porter.com
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Colorful Jeans
Blank Ankle Crop Skinny Jeans in Lilac, $78.
freepeople.com

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Colorful Jeans
Marc by Marc Jacobs Skinny Jeans in Bright Yellow, $128.
yoox.com
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Colorful Jeans
Current/Elliott Skinny Stretch Ankle Jeans in Bright Rose, $168.
nordstrom.com

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Colorful Jeans
Tripp Skinny Jeans in Orange, $29.
hottopic.com
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Colorful Jeans
Combobella Low-Waist Jeans in Green, $30.
yoox.com

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Denim Workshirts
Roxy Indigo Pioneer Shirt, $55.
roxy.com
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Colorful Jeans
Rag & Bone/JEAN Elephant Bell Jeans in Bright Red, $176.
shopbop.com

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Colorful Jeans
Rag & Bone/JEAN Skinny Jeans with Hidden Ankle Zipper in Crimson, $198.
shopbop.com
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Denim Workshirts
J. Crew Lightweight Camp Popover Shirt, $60.
jcrew.com

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Denim Workshirts
Quiksilver Indigo Chambray Shirt, $45.
quiksilver.com
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Denim Workshirts
Sass & Bide Silk and Cotton Denim Shirt, $174.
net-a-porter.com

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Denim Workshirts
Current/Elliott Cobalt Denim Workshirt, $106.
revolveclothing.com
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Denim Workshirts
J. Crew Short Sleeve Button Down Chambray Shirt, $88.
jcrew.com

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Denim Workshirts
Twist and Tango Scoop Collar Denim Shirt, $80.
modcloth.com
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Denim Workshirts
American Apparel Heavy Chambray Button-Up Shirt, $60.
americanapparel.com

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Denim Workshirts
ADAM Faded Chambray Circle Shirt, $74.
shopadam.com
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Denim Workshirts
Maison Scotch Long Sleeve Chambray Shirt, $87.
shopbop.com

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Denim Workshirts
Cheap Monday Denim Stone Wash Roll Blouse, $66.
karmaloop.com
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Denim Workshirts
ASOS Tie-Waist Crop Denim Shirt, $33.
asos.com

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Denim Workshirts
Topshop Spotted Tie Front Sleeveless Denim Shirt, $52.
topshop.com
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Denim Workshirts
Twenty8Twelve by S. Miller Denim Shirt with Bib Detail, $169.
asos.com

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Denim Workshirts
Twenty8Twelve by S. Miller Faded Grey Denim Shirt, $180.
nordstrom.com
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Denim Jackets
True Religion Sunbleached Emily Denim Jacket, $180.
truereligionbrandjeans.com

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Denim Jackets
Browns Denim Blouson Noir Zip Jacket, $710.
brownsfashion.com
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Denim Jackets
Current/Elliot Majorette Black Jean Jacket, $350.
stylebop.com

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Denim Jackets
Woodford & Co Canvas Panel Denim Jacket, $390.
shopbop.com
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Denim Jackets
Moto White Denim Crop Jacket, $80.
topshop.com

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Denim Jackets
Gap Grey Denim Jacket, $35.
gap.com
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Denim Jackets
Wrangler Cropped Light Wash Denim Jacket, $78.
asos.com

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Denim Jackets
River Island Borg Collar Western Denim Jacket, $86.
asos.com
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Denim Jackets
ASOS Faded Cut Off Cropped Denim Jacket, $35.
asos.com

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Denim Jackets
Juicy Couture Equestrian Black Wash Denim Jacket, $111.
revolveclothing.com
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Denim Jackets
Vero Moda Denim and Leather Jacket, $73.
asos.com

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Denim Jackets
Flying A Medium Wash Studded Denim Jacket, $143.
asos.com
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Denim Jackets
Roxy Bonfire Spirit Icon Denim Jacket, $80.
roxy.com

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Denim Jackets
Hudson Signature Medium Wash Jean Jacket, $231.
revolveclothing.com
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Denim Skirts
Forever 21 Pinstripe Denim Mini, $16.
forever21.com

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Denim Skirts
7 for all Mankind Stone Washed Denim Miniskirt with Resin Detail, $109.
7forallmankind.com
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Denim Jackets
Miss Sixty Frill Sleeve Light Wash Denim Crop Jacket, $190.
asos.com

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Denim Skirts
Gap 1969 Denim Flounce Skirt, $25.
gap.com
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Denim Skirts
Current/Elliott Button Front Pencil Skirt, $118.
shopbop.com

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Denim Skirts
All Saints Bleached Grey Stretch Denim Skirt, $95.
allsaints.com
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Denim Skirts
Motel Full Denim Skirt, $30.
karmaloop.com

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Denim Skirts
Paul Frank Denim Skirt with Rainbow Stitching, $49.
yoox.com
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Denim Skirts
Flying A Recycled Vintage Denim Skirt, $52.
asos.com

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Denim Skirts
Vero Moda Very Denim and Leather Skirt, $52.
asos.com
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Denim Skirts
Modcloth Blue Jean A-line Skirt, $43.
modcloth.com

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Denim Skirts
Topshop Blue Daisy Print Skirt, $24.
topshop.com
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Denim Skirts
Boy by Band of Outsiders Light Wash Denim Bubble Skirt, $109.
yoox.com

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Denim Skirts
French Connection Acid Wash Denim Skirt, $70.
frenchconnection.com
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Denim Skirts
IRO Distressed Acid Wash Miniskirt, $60.
theoutnet.com

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Denim Skirts
Levi’s Vintage Clothing Patchwork Miniskirt, $130.
shopbop.com
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Denim Dresses
Top Shop Denim Jersey Pinafore Dress, $65.
topshop.com

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Denim Dresses
Mod Cloth Cap Sleeve Notch Collar Denim Dress, $50.
modcloth.com
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Denim Dresses
Diesel Black Scoop Neck Sleevless Denim Dress, $182.
ssense.com

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Denim Dresses
Wrangler Faded Denim Shirt Dress, $100.
generalpants.com
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Denim Dresses
Rebecca Taylor Quilted Denim Dress, $325.
couture.zappos.com

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Denim Dresses
Hurley Wilson YC Scoop Neck Denim Dress, $44.
zappos.com
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Denim Dresses
BCBGeneration Front Pocket Light Wash Denim Dress, $89.
bcbg.com

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Denim Dresses
Current/Elliot Overall Denim Dress, $208.
shopbop.com
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Denim Dresses
Sparkle and Fade Strapless Light Wash Denim Dress, $59.
urbanoutfitters.com

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Denim Dresses
H&M Flared Light Wash Denim Dress, $16.
hm.com
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Denim Dresses
Juicy Couture Dark Wash Denim Bustier Dress, $179.
shopbop.com

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Denim Dresses
ASOS ’60s Medium Wash Denim Dress, $47.
asos.com
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Denim Dresses
Current/Elliot Light Wash Shirtdress, $315.
saksfifthavenue.com

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Denim Dresses
Jessica Simpson Strapless Sweetheart Denim Dress, $46.
macys.com
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Denim Dresses
Spense Short Sleeve Belted Medium Wash Denim Dress, $25.
macys.com

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