Fashion

Forever in Blue Jeans

UPDATED 04/12/2004 at 01:00 AM EDT • Originally published 04/12/2004 at 01:00 AM EDT

1978
HIGH-RISE, FIT AND FLARE
The classy Charlie's Angel dressed up denim—all it took was an iron and deep creases.

1980
LONG AND LEAN
Brooke in her Calvins kicked off the designer-jean craze.

1985
TAPERED LEG
Baggy, then narrow, these flattered...well, no one.

1988
SKINNY
Tight and cropped at the ankle, many had zippers so feet could fit through.

1988
RIPPED AND CUFFED
Artfully torn denim was a hip, street-style alternative to mall jeans.

1922
BAGGY
Worn below the butt with bared boxers, they're still part of the hip-hop uniform.

2001
LOW-RISE
Her whoa!-low jeans marked the (rear) end of the super high waist.