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Our New Favorite Denim Cut Is Not a Skinny Jean

The new It-jean is an old classic.

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Maybe it's our new obsession with Vetements. Or is it our never-ending love of Levi's 501s? Either way, cropped, straight-leg jeans are the latest item on our must-have list. Equal parts Gordie Lachance, Mariah Carey circa 1993, and predictable-but-unavoidable-to-mention James Dean, the high waist on this jean creates the perfect peach booty while the slim silhouette makes legs look ultra-lean. Sorry skinny jeans, you don't stand a chance this summer.

frame

Frame Denim Le Original, $249; frame-store.com

redone

Re/Done x Levi's High Rise Cropped, $255; shopredone.com

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mango

Mango Straight Joe Jeans, $60; mango.com

steven

Steven Alan Cropped Straight Jean, $185; stevenalan.com

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ag jeans

AG The Phoebe, $215; agjeans.com

madewell

Madewell Westside Straight Jeans, $135; madewell.com

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joes

Joe's Jeans The Sawyer Crop, $179; joesjeans.com

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Topshop Moto Bleach Straight Leg Jeans, $75; topshop.com

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wood wood

Wood Wood Denim Eve, $180; woodwood.com

hmprod

H&M Mom Trashed Jeans, $35; hm.com

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simon miller

Simon Miller Tusas Straight-Leg High-Rise Jeans, $320; matchesfashion.com

alexander mcqueen

Alexander McQueen Cropped Jeans, $645; farfetch.com

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Each x Other Cropped Frayed Jeans, $328; mytheresa.com

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Balenciaga Cropped Boyfriend Jeans, $315; mytheresa.com

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