One of the most essential foundations to any wardrobe is great-fitting basic jeans. These versatile closet superstars can be worn in tons of different outfits—from the most casual days with a white tee, to nights out with a sexy sheer blouse. The possibilities are endless!

Below are three of our must-have fits for every body type, along with the easiest-to-wear washes: standard blues (darker washes for dressier looks, lighter washes for daytime looks) and of course, basic black.

Bootcut:

You can wear bootcut jeans with all sorts of shoes- from high heels to flip flops- depending on the length of the inseam. If your legs are on the shorter side, be wary of flares that are too wide, as they can make your legs look shorter. Opt for a slight flair below the knee and a close fit at the thighs.

1. Joe's Jeans Petite Provocateur in Quinn, 2. Hudson Signature Bootcut in Hackney, 3. 7 For All Mankind "A" Pocket Flare in Natural Water Blue

Straight leg:

These are a great halfway point between bootcuts and skinny jeans. Straight leg jeans lengthen the look of the leg, especially when worn with heels! We also love these with ballet flats. Just make sure the length of the inseam is to where it doesn’t gather at the bottom—this can make the jeans look sloppy.

4. Mavi Jeans Annie Low-Rise Straight in Rinse Brushed Nolita, 5. 7 For All Mankind Straight Leg in Los Angeles Dark, 6. Joe's Jeans The Cigarette Straight Leg in Roxalana

Skinny:

Contrary to popular belief, almost any body type can wear skinny jeans. Just pay attention to the fit, particularly the level of stretch. Picking a darker wash can also give the illusion of a slimmer leg. If you’re on the petite side, pick a skinny jean with a mid to high rise to lengthen the look of your legs.

Inseam is also super important when picking skinny jeans. You want the hem to hit at or slightly above the ankle—unless you are doing a cropped skinny, in which case, you can go a little bit higher.

7. DL1961 Emma Legging in Arrow, 8. Levi's Petite Legging in Smooth Black, 9. Joe's Jeans Vintage Reserve "The Highwater" in Jess

Signs of spring are all around us, not the least of which is color---lots of color. This welcome shift from neutrals to a more colorful palette is best explored in the wonderful world of denim. (Don’t worry neutrals, we still love you!)

Below is just a sampling of our latest colored denim to hit Zappos. We love them paired with neutral tops for a more subdued look or for some colorblocking action, try pairing them with a coordinating pop color up top!

1. Joe's Jeans Straight Ankle in Tile Blue, 2. Hudson Skinny Crop in Mariner Blue, 3. BCBGeneration Johnny Destroyed Trouser Jean in Neon Green, 4. DL1961 Toni Crop in Napa, 5. DL1961 Emma Legging in Antigua, 6. 7 For All Mankind The Skinny Slim Illusion Twill in Apricot

Our friends at Hudson are celebrating a whole decade of amazing denim and they threw a couple of parties to ring in their 10^th year!

Cheers, Hudson! And here’s to many more years of denim perfection!

We all know how popular horizontal stripes are; lately, we’ve been seeing stripes of a different kind popping up in the world of denim: railroad stripes. Besides on-trend style, the vertical stripes add a leg-lengthening factor (which is always a good thing!). Check out a few of our current faves from The Denim Shop:

1. Hudson Bacara Cuffed Straight Cuff in Peach, 2. Hudson Croxley Mid-Thigh Short, 3. Free People Railroad Cut-off Short, 4. !iT Denim Harvest Crop in Cerise Rails, 5. !iT Denim Picnic Slouch Shorts in Rails

Ah springtime! There are lots to love about this optimistic season, one of which is all the pretty pastels out there. We’ve featured this trend in the spring issue of the ZN, and since we can’t get enough of it, we’re bringing you even more lovely pastel to feast your eyes on for spring:

1. Buffalo David Bitton Lisa Ankle Skinny in Mint, 2. Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinny in Daybreak, 3. Hudson Beth Mid-Rise Crop in Berry, 4. Hudson Hampton Cuffed Shorts in Banana, 5. Lacoste Cosy Shopping Bag in Turquoise Marine Blue, 6. Kenneth Jay Lane Beautiful Bracelet, 7. Kendra Scott Laine Earrings, 8. Essie Nail Polish in Borrowed & Blue , 9. POPbeauty Lid Pastel

Now that the weather is starting to warm up (finally!), we’re so excited to start wearing one of our favorite jeans trends this season: the cuffed pant. It’s so easy, yet somehow so impactful in freshening up your favorite pair of jeans be it skinny or boyfriend, or something in between!

Check out this little how-to video we put together to illustrate different ways to rock the cuff this spring:

Here are the denim styles used in the video:

The Peg Cuff:

AG Adriano Goldschmeid Ex-Boyfriend Jeans

The Single Cuff:

Levi's Made & Crafted Pins Skinny Jeans

The Messy Cuff:

Blank NYC Spray-On Skinny Jeans

The Preppy Cuff:

7 for All Mankind Slim Straigh in Khaki

The Roll Cuff:

Hudson Bascara Crop Straight Cuffed

*In the spirit of “doing more with less” our style team recruited yours truly to demo these looks in the how-to video!

** P.S. The cuffed pant is a great trend for both short and tall girls. It’s a great way hide a too-long or too-short inseam!

No other color captures such a crisp and pristine feeling like white does, which is why we’re understandably smitten with white denim this summer.White denim is no longer limited to spring through Labor Day wear. It has definitely earned its place as a quintessential summertime must-have.

Paired with everything from stripes to floral to brights, white denim jeans and shorts have the uncanny ability to really freshen up a drab summer ensemble.

Here are just some of our current faves, fresh for the pickin’:

(left to right:)

7 For All Mankind Bell Bottom in Clean White: Infinitely sleeker and more modern than your old bell bottom jeans, this pair looks oh-so chic when paired with light blazers or airy blouses.

True Religion Petite Becky Boot in Optic Rinse: This is a great option for shorter women, or if you’d like to pair your jeans with this season’s flat sandals.

DKNY Jeans Missy Dirty Dancing Shorts in White: Bermuda shorts are definitely back on our style radars, and this one lends such a classic feel to all your summer tops.

Joe’s Jeans 6” Cuffed Shorts in Jenny: We love cuffed shorts, especially when done in such a clean shade and silhouette.

Hudson Venice Cuffed Shorts in White: Dare to bare in these short shorts. The fabulous shade of white really pops against a summer tan!

Neons and bright, bold colors have become this season’s eye-catching trend to watch, and for good reason. Sprinkled in with your neutrals, bright hues really create a fresh focal point to your look.  Adding in an element of pop using bright colors can be as simple as incorporating a bold-colored bag or shoe to an otherwise understated ensemble.

Below are just some of our favorite brights to add to your summer fashion repertoire: (clockwise)

Marc by Marc Jacobs espadrille: What better way to liven up the classic espadrille wedge than by adding a cheerful dose of yellow?

Rebecca Taylor Party Girl Strapless Dress: Want a cocktail dress that’s completely envy-worthy? This flirty hot pink number should do the trick!

Kate Spade New York Gracie Crossbody in Gulabi: The prim and proper structured shape of this bag is juxtaposed by the bright pop of candy pink.

Cosabella Never Say Never Flirtie Bandeau Bra in Barbados: This lovely bandeau bra is perfect to wear under this season’s sheer or oversized tank tops.

Hudson Hampton Cuff Short in Blue: We are head over heels over this fresh approach to denim shorts. These just scream “summer”.