If there's one thing I'll do once the temperature drops below 80ºF, it's plan my fall outfits. I've waxed poetic about why I love fall fashion, but my number one reason is finally getting to pull out my denim collection, take inventory, and give myself the green light to purchase a new pair of jeans (or two). Last week, I pulled up to the office to find my coworkers Aniyah Morinia and Anneliese Henderson wearing jeans that I immediately needed details on. It turns out they were both from PAIGE, which prompted us to do a joint order of the brand's latest collection. We love PAIGE's coats, knit tops, and footwear, but the star of the show this season is the denim. We all have different fit and style preferences, but there's one thing we agree on: These are the jeans we'll wear all year. To see which pair each of us landed on, keep reading.
"I just moved to New York from Los Angeles, so fall shopping is more exciting than it usually is. (Seasons!) Now, I can wear jackets and coats without needing to take them off in the middle of the day. But my favorite piece to stock up on in fall? Jeans. There is nothing more classic than a pair of straight-leg jeans, and this PAIGE pair is next-level good. While denim trends come and go, light-black jeans will always remain a staple. Dark indigo has been rising in the ranks, but this subtly faded black wash is having its moment again." — Anneliese Henderson, senior editor, branded content
"Every fall, I try to experiment with one trending denim style. Last year, it was cuffed jeans, and this year, it's wide-leg jeans! I styled the Annessa 31" jeans with a flowy top to tap into the boho trend, and threw a coat over my shoulders for an extra layer. While I'm not opposed to the oh-so-controversial low-rise jeans, I've never strayed too far from a modern high-rise. I can think of a million ways to style these, but I mainly plan to wear them with an oversize crewneck sweater on the weekends when I want to stroll through the farmer's market or go shopping in the city. Did I mention that this relaxed fit is wildly comfortable (which is hard to come by with good denim)? It's safe to say I'll be grabbing lighter washes to add to my collection as well." — Aniyah Morinia, editor, branded content
"I wear denim almost 365 days a year, so I've run the gamut of brands, trends, and styles. I'm incredibly picky when it comes to investing in a new pair, so much so that there are three key elements I look for when shopping for new jeans: A full-length silhouette (I'm 5'9" for reference), a relaxed fit that still holds its shape, and a polished but laid-back feel. As you can see, the Tatum 32" jeans check every box." — Natalie Gray Herder, commerce editor, branded content
