Welcome to Jeans Month on the Strategist, where we’re obsessively vetting denim — from trying on every pair at the Gap to asking ... But the Washed Black wash feels way cooler and less obvious ...

While blue denim is undeniably the most popular style of jeans, black denim deserves the same amount of space in everyone's closet. They're more versatile, pairing as well with the best T-shirts ...