A Guide to Perfect Gifts for Denim Enthusiasts

      Let’s be honest: jeans are not the best gifts. They can be too tailored to individual body types, sizing can be complicated, and finding the right pair for someone else is challenging. But if you have some true jeans enthusiasts in your circle… what defines a jeans girl, you might wonder? For me, a jeans girl is someone whose wardrobe is built on a solid denim foundation. It doesn’t imply she wears jeans daily or that she’s picky about vintage styles, stretch material, etc. No, a jeans girl is someone who, when asked what makes her feel most like herself, consistently responds with a pair of jeans.

      If you know a jeans girl, you likely know her favorite pairs because she frequently talks about them and wears them often. If you are a jeans girl, you can easily identify another one. I definitely consider myself a jeans girl, and one trait I share with some of the most iconic jeans girls, like Jane Birkin, Lauren Hutton, Alexa Chung, and Zoë Kravitz, is that I don’t adhere to just one way of wearing denim. Vintage, fancy, skinny, stretch — it’s never about a specific brand or fit. For jeans girls, it’s all about the vibe, and I believe vibes are the most challenging thing to shop for.

      So what can you get for a jeans girl during the holidays? There are items that pair perfectly with any jeans—belts, bags, and berry-colored lip stains—that could be suitable for anyone who wears jeans, which is essentially everyone, right? As a jeans girl myself, I would be delighted to receive something from any of these categories. The Miu Miu Plaid Wool Pouch is my top pick, as it can be used alone or inside a larger Kule tote when I need to carry my work items. Plaid on plaid is quite trendy at the moment. Any jeans girl would agree.

      The Best Gifts for Jeans Girls

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      I adore combining silver hardware with a vintage wash. The only thing that looks better with denim than silver is diamonds.

      Shop:

      - DÉHANCHE Colette Suede Belt

      - Khaite Benny Belt in Black Leather With Silver

      - FAVORITE DAUGHTER The Jordan Croc Embossed Belt

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      None of these bags require a big color commitment.

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      - Mansur Gavriel Mini Mini Fortuna Bucket

      - Miu Miu Wander Matelassé Nappa Leather Hobo Bag

      - Mary Smallwood Knot-Detail Clutch Bag

      - Madewell The Sculpted Metal Wristlet Bag

      - Savette Symmetry Pochette Bag

      Cold weather calls for rosy lips. Here are some lovely products to try.

      Shop:

      - VIOLETTE_FR Lip Nectar in Bêtise

      - U Beauty Plasma Lip Compound

      - Prada Monochrome Soft Matte Blur Lipstick in Berry Brown

      - Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm

      - YSL Beauty Loveshine Lip Oil Stick

      Drape it around your shoulders like Lauren Hutton and you’re all set.

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      - Alex Mill Innes Slouch Crewneck

      - &Daughter Innes Slouch Crewneck in Poppy Red

      - Guest In Residence Oversized Crew

      - Gap VintageSoft Wedge Crewneck Sweatshirt

      - American Vintage Izubird Sweatshirt

      We’ve mentioned plaid shirts a lot lately. Why stop there?

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      - Toteme Checked Cashmere Scarf in Midnight/Green

      - TOAST Reading Check Boiled Wool Scarf in Shadow Blue

      - Polo Ralph Lauren Tartan Crew Socks Gift Box

      - J.Crew Cashmere-Blend Scarf in Plaid

      - Kule The Over the Shoulder Plaid Tote

      This is my preferred method for elevating a simple jeans-and-sweater workday look.

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      - Chan Luu Messina Necklace Black Agate

      - Sherman Field Barre Cord Necklace With Silk, Fine Silver in Black

      - Pamela Love Perfume Amphora Necklace

      - Toteme Long Jasper Necklace Black/Off White

      - Lizzie Fortunato Museo Cord Necklace