Jessica Szohr seen on the set of “Gossip Girl” wearing Charley 5.0 Denim Leggings.

Charley 5.0 – $158
Skinny Denim Leggings: Indigo
Skinny skinny mega stretchy denim leggings are an essential alternative to your basic jersey. They work right now and on into fall paired with sweaters and leather jackets.

Daniella Siri believes that every woman has a right to stylish denim wardrobe pieces, and to make it easier, she created a denim line called Recession Denim. The styles included in the Recession Denim pieces are very similar to the styles seen on the runway in 2009, yet they cost much less than what high-end designer denim is going for these days.

Recession Denim was launched in April 2009, with a collection featuring high quality classic jean silhouettes that should be in style for a long time. The line starts at $85 and goes to $120. Couture jeans cost quite a bit more than that. Good material and great fit are the focus, and Recession Denim has only a small white label announcing the brand.

The idea is that you can buy classic denim that will last many seasons, and then splurge on new tops or other new pieces. There are over 50 Recession Denim boutiques, with most of them in the US. The latest collection features motorcycle jeans, denim leggings, and denim skirts and dresses.

Motorcycle jeans, pictured below can be found at Bloomingdales and other Recession Denim boutiques for under $100. Super skinny jeans like these can go with graphic tees, chunky sweaters, or even this fall’s “boyfriend blazer.”

A slightly dressier look can be had with tuxedo pants like those pictured below:

As you can see, they don’t sugarcoat your figure, so you have to be fairly brave to wear them. Again, however, longer tops can help balance out your narrow-fitted bottom half. And of course since they’re black, they go with everything.

Visit recessiondenim.com

Sparkle & Fade Stretch Denim Leggings – $32.00
Stretchy denim-style pants for a vintage-inspired seriously-slim fit. Cropped at the cuffed hem and finished with contrast seam stitching.

Members Only Rubber Leggings – $88.00
These Members Only (yes, Members Only!) rubber leggings are slim and sleek. Cut long they gather a bit at the ankle.

Covet Polka Dot Legging – $48.00
Soft Covet leggings with an allover polka dot pattern. Elastic waist.

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