Top Denim Styles for Spring 2011

The 70's makes a strong fashion influence on denim this year, with its most popular styles ranging from cropped skinny jeans to high waisted trousers. From the Spring runways to the retailers spring collections, here's your guide to selecting the best denim styles for 2011.

Wide-legged Trouser Jean

These long loose flowing pants feature extra wide leg and details at the hips. New detailing for Spring includes drawstrings and satin waistbands. Popular styles for wide leg trousers come in darker washes, which are paired nicely with a light colored silk top.

Favorite pick: Micheal Kors Denim Sailor-The indigo wash sailor-inspired denim trousers are cut with a wide, fluid leg. The extended waist tab features a logo-branded clasp. Available at Nordstrom ($110).

Cropped Trousers

The trouser legs should fall straight from the hip, with no tapering. The slim cropped trouser should hit just above the ankle bone where the start of the cuff should begin. Look for new Spring styles in light denim and acid washes.

For a stylish daytime look, pair your cropped trousers with a bright ballet flat or a pair of playful oxford or saddle shoes (Urban Outfitters has a cool new collection of shoes for Spring under $48).Turn your denim look from day to night by pairing your cropped pants with a heel. But keep the line on the shoe clean and sleek with a colorful closed toe pump with a high heel and platform.

Favorite pick:The Roller Jeans by Current / Elliot - The stretch ankle jeans feature 5-pocket s with a single-button closure. Available at Shopbop.com ($196).

Ankle Skinny Jeans

Skin tight, this style skims the calf and breaks right at the ankle. Skinny jeans have continued to be a popular trend season after season. For fall we began to see the skinny jean in cropped styles paired with stunning ankle boots, but for Spring, we trade the booties in for platform wedges. Acid washes and light classic blue are the denim colors of the season.

Favorite Pick: Paige Denim's Roxbury Cropped Skinny Jeans - These cropped skinny jeans designed in 5-pocket styling are available in a classic white wash. Stitch detailing is featured at back pockets. Available at PaigeUSA.com ($179).