J Brand Jeans ($218) vs. AE Jeggings ($50)
I just LOVE myself a good pair of J Brand jeans and have been stalking this pair for months waiting for a sale, to no avail. I just can’t bring myself to spend $200+ on trendy jeans with holes in them. Luckily, these American Eagle jeans are AMAZING and super comfortable, for only $50! They come in a ton of washes / styles, and at this price I feel completely comfortable attacking them with scissors myself if I want a more distressed look. Do yourself a favor and check them out!
Here are some other options – all under $100
And if, like me, you enjoy taking out some anger on a perfectly good pair of pants, Free People has a great tutorial.
Brooks and Bays 