For those addressing updates to their wardrobe, we wanted to give input and inspiration on the biggest challenge Meg’s clients have been navigating this year: the denim silhouette shift. Inserting even just a few new pieces into your wardrobe can really add up in cost – So it’s important to take advantage of holiday discounts that can make these additions to your closet more affordable! Get your wardrobe in shape for the new year with Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher’s favorite tried and true denim brands for a trend-right, modern closet.

Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher is an expert on trend-right denim silhouettes. Her expertise is utilized in media and articles such as Forbes Vetted Best Jeans For Women 2022, and PureWow’s Defining the Mom Jean.
You can check out her styling services here.

Best Designer Jeans to Buy in 2022

Khaite takes the cake for uber cool-girl denim at the designer price point.

Khaite jeans tend to run on the smaller side, prepare to size up (especially in the non-stretch styles). This is GREAT for petites, or those with a small waist and hips. They make your bottom look fabulous! Size range is 24-32.

Cream denim is the color trend for denim this year.
Check out this on-trend cream colored Vivian Jean!

Best Lengthening Jeans

Nili Lotan has gorgeous leg lengthening denim.
This is the ideal denim for return to office when paired with a blazer for a business casual look. Pair these with a heeled boot for the longest legs ever!
This silhouette flatters the triangle, inverted triangle and hourglass shape. Petite women can get added height with a platform boot or shoe!

Best Jeans for Specialty Sizing (Curvy and Petite Denim!)

We LOVE Good American for curvy girls!
Good American is known for fit friendly gap-proof waistbands and their new compression denim line (which even offers a jean that has adjustable buttons to custom contour your shape). Reasonable price point and offers hard to find petite and curvy sizing from 00 to 26 PLUS!

The Best Transitional Jean

The Paige Cindy Straight Ankle or Crop length is a go-to jean for transitioning out of your skinny jeans into a straighter leg.
It’s a high rise with lots of stretch, looks good with all different types of shoe silhouettes and comes in a myriad of washes from light blue, mid blue to black!  Looks great on all body types. Most times you can size down.

Best Denim for Trend-Right Volume

If you’re looking for a voluminous modern denim, Mother Denim is the perfect brand!
This silhouette has a lot of fabric, which puddles over the shoe in a trend-right fashion. (It’s no wonder this brand is an influencer favorite!) The brand tends to run on the smaller size, so you may need to size up. If you aren’t interested in volume, Mother offers a wide variety of cuts that are each popular in their own right!

Best Price Friendly Jeans

Liverpool denim is beautifully fitting, well priced, denim brand with inclusive sizing!
Their waist bands are smooth and flattering, and some of their silhouettes are pull-on! With their great stretch, this is a perfect denim go-to for flattering a rounded stomach or thighs. Liverpool designs for petite, classic and curvy. The Gia Slim is super flattering and comes in different colors and washes.  (Clients who aren’t ready to give up skinny’s love theirs too.)

Best Non-Stretch Jeans

AGOLDE’s influencer-favorite denim is our favorite for non-stretch jeans! The silhouettes are voluminous and trend driven, and we LOVE the washes. Hourglass and long and lean body types look GREAT with these styles.

Best Vegan Leather Jeans

We love vegan leather jeans for fall and winter.
Wide leg leather pants are on trend this season, so a sale is the perfect time to try out this flattering, unique piece for a textural addition to your wardrobe!

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Increase the wearability of your fall and winter pieces with our favorite figure-defining game changer, the waist belt. We love waist belts for their ability to flatter over layers and cinch any outfit as a trend-right centerpiece! In this article we’re going to show you five ways to style a waist belt for easy-to-wear outfits you can rock throughout the entire holiday season!

The Cinched Dress

Cinching a dress at the waist draws all attention to the smallest part of your figure! Try cinching a layered slip dress for added shape, or go ultra-feminine and belt a dress with a full skirt.

The Belted Blazer

Blazers have been going strong for the entirety of 2019, and the trend isn’t showing signs of stopping any time soon! To see more on blazer outfit ideas, check out our recent post The Oversized Blazer here.

The Belted Trouser/High-Waisted Jean

The waist belt adds a classic touch to trousers or jeans. Looks great with a tucked in blouse, or when paired under an open blazer or trench.

The Cinched Cardigan

Cinching a chunky cardigan adds definition and proportion to an outfit that might otherwise have none.

The Skirt Centerpiece

Adding a belt to your skirt creates a perfect centerpiece to work back to shoes and accessories!

Want more inspiration on how to wear a waist belt? Check out our pinterest page here.

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Styling The Wide Leg Jean for Fall

You’ve seen wide leg jeans last throughout the sunny days of 2019, but how do you transform this airy silhouette from summer to fall? The answer is within how you style your pieces! Playing with heavyweight sweaters, ankle boots and layering are key to transforming this still trending pant to the chilly months ahead.

The Chunky Sweater

Pair your wide leg jeans with a chunky sweater. Break up the bulkiness by tucking a part of your top piece at the waist, and pair the outfit with ankle boots or sneakers!!

The Oversized Blazer

We LOVE how the oversized blazer adds flattering movement to the outward silhouette of wide leg jeans. Pair these pieces with a basic long sleeve, tee or blouse and add ankle boots, heels or heeled mules.

The Outer Layer

Whether it’s a trench, teddy bear sherpa or thick coatigan, use your outer piece to add weight and movement. Complete the outfit with a shoe that adds femininity through shine, chic silhouette or statement color. We love ankle boots or heels with this look!

Check out our pinterest board on more outfit ideas and ways to style wide leg jeans!!

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Here are six outfits you should be wearing this fall, and how you can shop your closet to mix-&-match the old with the new for on-trend sustainable style!

Update your wardrobe for fall! Contact Meg or check out her styling services here.

Modernize the Skinny

The world of fashion may have pushed skinnies to the side in favor of looser cuts (see our post on the jeans we’re seeing everywhere), but this alternative skinny styling brings the once-loved cut back to relevance. Knee highs, an oversized blazer and simple shirt such as the classic white tee are a winning combination. Simple, effective and updated.

The Accessory Boot, The Neutral Palette

Pull together your browns, creams, whites and blacks (bonus if you mix in any leather)! Neutral coats and dusters create the perfect frame for an accessory boot.

Fall Plaids, High Waisted Trousers & the Plunge Neck Top

High waisted trousers are still going strong through the end of the year. Mix with fall-friendly plaid and you’re right for the season! Jenny Walton shows us how it’s done by pairing her trousers with a ribbed wool cut-out top. Don’t have a top like Jenny’s? Show just the right amount of skin with an untied pussybow blouse.

The Wrap Blazer, Pairing Monochrome

Wrap-style blazers bring a delicately luxe, effortless alternative to the monochrome power suit. We love the ease of this ensemble when paired with a silk cami! Don’t have a wrap blazer? Try cinching your blazer with a belt that hangs down for that coveted “wrap effect”, like so:

Pleats on Repeat

We can riff off of pleated skirts all day, but the combination to pay attention to this fall is right here: Pleats and knee high boots. On-trend pairings include an accessory chain belt and intentional textural layers like a ruffled white high-neck.

Chic Layers

Tuck a midweight sweater into trousers and throw on an oversized wool coat! Keep your pieces neutral and pair with sleek ankle boots.

For more Fall Style, check out our pinterest board!

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You’ve seen them on celebs, instagram and everywhere else. Now they’re on a 50% off sale. Scroll down to see the cut and fit of 2019’s best selling jean styles!

A Quick History on Denim:

The earliest use of denim can be tracked back to Nimes, France. Rather than the cotton denim we know today, this fabric was a silk-wool blend. Fabrics were often named after their place of origin, hence “serge de Nimes” – which later evolved to “de Nim.”
In 1873, Levi Strauss created his first pair of tough denim jeans for the hardworking man with business partner Jacob Davis. This innovative partnership grew into the company we know and love today, Levi Strauss & Co.

Need some help styling outfits with your jeans? Contact Meg or check out her styling services here.

The Wedgie:

A vintage inspired jean that hugs the hips and waist, especially flattering to the butt.

The Ribcage Jean:

Levi’s highest rise yet, said to “hold everything in” and remain flattering on many different body types.

The 501:

Levi’s iconic jean that continues to withstand trend and time.

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Whether it’s the first date or the 1,000th, stun your squeeze with these go-to men’s date night outfits for your next night out on the town!

Go to https://meggallagher.com/ to learn more about our styling services, or email me at meg@meggallagher.com!

For more ideas, find our Pinterest board here.

THE COOL JACKET

Elevate any tee and jeans with man’s best accessory: the cool jacket. You can go a lot of ways with this one: bomber, jean, corduroy, leather or even a chore jacket (given it has a good fit)!

THE BUTTON UP

Layer a button-up with a tee, or let it stand on it’s own! Before your date, try it on and experiment with a rolled sleeve, and leaving a button (or two!) undone. Not sure where to draw the line? Here’s an article that lays down the law on styling your shirt.

THE GOING-OUT BLAZER

Not sure what to wear to a dinner date? Blazers are the easiest way to step up your game with minimal effort. Keep it sharp with chinos, or throw it over nice denim. Easy!

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We’ve compiled some of our favorite date night outfits for Spring!

Our list is complete with casual ensembles for a light and airy daytime stroll, along with pieces that speak to sultry glamor for those nighttime romps and dinners out.

Want us to create YOU some date night looks? Go to https://meggallagher.com/ to learn more about our styling services, or email me at meg@meggallagher.com!

Keep scrolling for more ideas or find our Pinterest board here.

DENIM LOOKS:

DAYTIME
The white blouse + jeans combination can be transformed from typical to brilliant with the right shoes and accessories. Aim for a feminine heel, bold jewelry and matching bag to master this daytime date look.

NIGHTTIME:
Wearing jeans at night requires a top that screams sophistication. Go for provocative lace or beautiful silk to elevate your jeans into the after hours.

SKIRT LOOKS:

DAYTIME:
Pair a pleated skirt with a casual top! You can wear a wide range of shoes with this one: Dress it up with heels, dress it down with white sneakers, or stay in-between with a bootie or sandal.

NIGHTTIME:
A stunning slitted pencil skirt is foolproof for a night out! Pair with a blouse and heels

DRESS LOOKS:

DAYTIME:
Play up the casual-cute by pairing a wrap dress with white sneakers! If there’s a breeze out, try finishing the look with a denim jacket.

NIGHTTIME:
Simple and chic, you can’t go wrong with a slip dress! Especially a slip dress from celebrity-frequenting favorite Fleur du Mal.

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In honor of the Game of Thrones Season 8 premiere, take inspiration from your favorite GOT sweetheart Daenerys Targaryen and brooding heartthrob Jon Snow with these on-trend pieces akin to outfits from the show!

Go to https://meggallagher.com/ to learn more about our styling services, or email me at meg@meggallagher.com!

We love the powerful, structured shoulder that’s present in some of the Dragon Queen’s most iconic looks. Claim your rightful place on the Iron Throne with these tops that will make you feel like Daenerys herself!

Not a fan of the structured shoulder? Opt for an equally profound silken halter or flowing white cape sleeve.

Complete the look with a golden corset belt, chains and a pleated skirt!

We all know that winter isn’t coming for a while – So take a spring approach to Jon Snow’s lone wolf status with moody smoke hues, a temperature-friendly leather jacket and an edgy long belt.

Break up the black in your ensemble with a light bomber or boot in rustic charred wood or umber.

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Check out our pinterest board on more casual spring-ready looks here.

If you find these outfits inspiring and want to create your own spring wardrobe, go to https://meggallagher.com/ to learn more about our styling services, or email me at meg@meggallagher.com!

1. White Boots

2. Casual Suit / 3. White Sneaker

4. Green Skirt or Dress / 5. Pleated Skirt

6. Oversized Blazer / 7. Biker Short

8. High Waisted Full Leg Jean / 9. Oversized Trench

For more light layers, check out our Transitional Layers post on the blog here.

10. Same Print Head-to-toe / 11. Animal Dress

Check out our blog post on more ways to wear Animal Print here.

12. Micro Bag / 13. Red Bag / 14. Belt Bag / 15. Top Handle Bag

Check out our blog post on Belt Bags here.

16. Structured Top with Exaggerated Shoulders / 17. Mixing Prints Head-to-toe

18. Sunglasses / 19. Boilersuit

20. Head Bands & Barrettes / 21. Link Jewelry / 22. Bold Color Belt / 23. Architectural Earrings

24. Feathers

25. White Double Breasted Blazer / 26. Denim Jacket

27. Head-to-toe Blush Tones

Check out our blog post on How to Wear Blush Tones here.

28. Kitten-Heel Strappy Sandals / 29. Delicate Black Mules / 30. Snake Boots

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Whether you’re running casual errands or have a full day on-the-go, we’ve included seven easy-wear outfit ideas that go beyond the default of a t-shirt and jeans. Master the art of easygoing elegance below!

Check out our pinterest board on more casual on-the-go looks here.

If you find these outfits inspiring and want to create your own casual looks, check out my styling services to learn more, or email me at meg@meggallagher.com!

#1. The Button-Up

A simple switch from t-shirt to button-up creates a sophisticated alternative, paired well with strappy sandals or loafers.

#2. The Boiler Suit

No need to match a top and jeans when you can just slip on a boiler suit! Match with sneakers, mules, ankle boots or sandals and you’re good to go!

#3. An Overcoat Statement

Add an overcoat or cardigan as a statement piece! Works great with turtlenecks, button-ups or a simple tee.

#4. Denim Skirts

Ditch denim pants for a denim skirt! Put together a denim skirt with a sweater, hoodie, button-up or plain tee.

#5. The Lazy Blazer

Dress down a blazer with a tee, camisole or turtleneck and pair with a comfortable feminine shoe or sneaker.

#6. The Slip-on Dress

Slip on a billowy dress and pair with ankle boots, sandals or sneakers! If there’s a breeze, try layering with denim.

#7. The Casual Skirt

Pair a skirt with a cozy sweater or tee! Looks great with sneakers or booties.

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