What: Colored denim is cycling back to the top of the trend heap.

What We Say: More than a year ago colored denim (a la 1985) started to make the fashion rounds. It’s popularity had been marginal on the whole (meaning it didn’t quite make any waves between the coasts) and we were pretty much ready to write it off completely, but a recent resurgence has us taking a second look. We’re seeing lots of teal blue, red, and yellow denim, and after all those primary colored dresses slipping into a pair of jeans is kind of a welcome change, if you ask us. The best news? If you picked up a pair last year and they’ve been sitting in your closet every since, all you have to do to be on trend is pull ‘em out and slip ‘em on. Priceless.

What? You don’t know what to slip ‘em on with? When in doubt, keep it simple—the color is statement enough. Think neutral tee or tank (or throw in a top with some horizontal stripes -- like this henley—if you want to have a little more fun), with some wedge sandals or ballet flats, and maybe a chunky necklace if you want to dress things up a bit . . .

Some colored denim picks we’re digging, for less:

Urban Skinny Jean, $19.80

Straight Leg Jeans, on sale $19.99, LaRedoute

Style & Co. Petite Colored Five Pocket Jean, on sale $19.99, Macy’s

Morgan Low Rise Skinny Jean, $48.50, Delia’s (buy one, get one half off)