Refined Denim: The Quietly Elevated Fall Layering Essential

No matter your personal style, there's a good chance jeans are a mainstay in your wardrobe. After all, they can be dressed up or down and worn almost anywhere (save for, well, a wedding). This season, though, designers are turning the everyday staple on its head, ushering in a crop of playful statement jeans.
Those in the fashion know have likely noticed an onslaught of embellished jeans hitting the market lately, courtesy of brands like Reformation, Rotate, and Zara. The statement-making styles need little help in the outfit department. Simply add an understated sweater and ballet flats for an easy off-duty look. Not sold on sparkle? Fall's embroidered and patchwork denim may be more your speed. With their quirky, crafty feel, the styles look like something you might stumble upon in a hole-in-the-wall thrift shop.
Whichever statement jeans speaks to you, one thing's certain: Compliments are bound to follow. Below, shop 20 of our favorite pairs on the market right now.

Dip a toe into the trend with Reformation's studded jeans, which read subtle yet still eye-catching.

If you like your jeans with a little pizzazz, look no further than Zara's rhinestone-adorned pair.

Barrel jeans haven't lost steam, and this floral-printed pair puts a fresh spin on the popular silhouette.

These Abercrombie & Fitch studded jeans prove that a little embellishment can go a long way.

You'll be the star of the show in Free People's low-rise boyfriend jeans.

Madewell knows its way around denim, and these patchwork jeans are no exception.

In a blue-jeans rut? Give this embellished brown pair a spin.

Leave it to Old Navy to make statement denim wallet-friendly.

Paisley patches and embroidery give these jeans plenty of personality.

Though these may read as summery, give them a fall twist by pairing them with a suede jacket.

Between the studs and front slit, Rotate's jeans have "cool girl" written all over them.

Throw it back to the '70s with patchwork jeans.

Let these floral jeans do all the talking by pairing them with a cream crewneck.
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