The Top Jeans on Every Teen’s List for Back to School

As a school day standard, a great pair of jeans is the ultimate back-to-school must-have. From denim leggings to baggy boyfriends, we've rounded up the most stylish-and budget friendly-jeans teens are craving this fall.


The Boyfriend Jean

Last season's It skinny jeans get a whole lot more legroom with this fall. These boyfriend jeans from Aeropostale maintain cool proportions without looking clownish.

Aeropostale Kylie Medium Wash Jean, $35. Aeropostale.com.







Bleached Denim

From Balmain to Beyonce, fashion's trailblazers are bringing back the Eighties with the help of acid-washed denim. These Billabong skinnies test out the retro trend without breaking the bank.

Billabong jeans, $54. Billabong.com

Check out this week's best-dressed young celebrities for some more style inspiration.






Distressed Denim

Favored by runway rebel Erin Wasson, distressed denim channel the classic rock-star staple, and these Bongo jeans won't slash even the most frugal back-to-school budget.

Bongo jeans, $20. Burlington Coat Factory

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The Legging Jean

Last season's skin-tight blues get a chic and cheap update with fall's must-have denim leggings. Whether worn in place of pants or layered under a frock, these close-fitted bottoms are both on trend and wallet-friendly.

Pink Dice leggings, $25. Ilovepinkdice.com

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