Yesterday I volunteered at school with that distinctly post-holiday vigor—i.e., recharged and ready! I was assigned cashier duty in the cafeteria, stationed behind the registers with a group of mom friends, including one who just so happens to be a hugely famous actress. In between scanning Twix bars and pre-made sushi rolls, the actress lamented that she had to put on a dress later for an evening event. To be clear, she wasn’t actually bummed about having to attend the event so much as having to wear the dress. The putting it on, the formality, the command performance. I could feel her pain acutely. Because, after all, we’re in peak jean season—the blessed stretch when 24/7 denim is the deserved reward after the marathon of holiday-festive sequins, velvet, and delicate lace. Peak jean season typically ushers in fresh, new silhouettes to try, which underscores the appeal even more. The style du jour: the slim-straight cut. Think of it as the neo-classic iteration of the skinny jean—still streamlined and flattering, but less calf-conforming, more relaxed. , , (of course) and (mine last pic) just debuted covetable options. Khaki-inspired denim is definitely worth putting into the rotation as well: and . (hello, ‘90s), and are also majorly happening (I just ordered and coveting the , below). I’ll be teaming my jeans with fresh extras: the knit collar, a (below), , , a , and unexpected (pop o’ color!) (or or ).