Black jeans are a staple in my wardrobe year-round, but are on heavy rotation in the fall. I need a distressed pair (like these), and a plain pair (also have and LOVE this pair) so I’m covered for everyday casual & dressier looks as well. I scored this pair during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, but would gladly pay full price! They feel like leggings, but they are jeans…and the rips are perfect. I think when it comes to black denim, it pays to invest in a nicer pair. I’ve purchased both designer and non-designer black jeans, and for some reason the designer jeans hold up so much better (color + shape) in the wash. I wore this look for a few meetings and a coffee date during NYFW – happy to be home now, but missing Meggan and our time together in the city (wish we lived in the same city!). 

Meggan and I both have this choker & we’re obsessed! I also just purchased this thinner version. 

I stopped in my Nordstrom last week before heading to the city, and found SO many new pairs of jeans I want – I went home with this pair (because I love ankle length & the reviews were amazing), and think I’ll be back for these (uhg, SO good)! 

jeans (run 1 size large, order down) | sandals – on sale! | bandana | sunglasses (look for less here) | choker | tee (similar) | Chanel boy bag (similar here)