(Photo: Asger Carlsen)

Alia 12
“They fit just right. The stitching has two colors, and that’s cool.”
DKNY Jeans Juniors, $59 at Macy's East Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-695-4400.

Myles, 11
“They're tighter on the bottom, but not too tight so it would look weird. ”
Levi's 511 dark-wash skinny jeans, $54 at the Levi's Store.

(Photo: Asger Carlsen)

Michael, 13
“They have a wrinkliness. And I like the little design in the back and the rip. I like when they come like that. ”
Genetic Denim carbon-wash boot cut, $165 at National Jeans, 525 Third Ave., nr. E. 35th St.; 212-213-8150.

Chassidy, 13
“I like the fit, not too big on top, not too short. ”
James Jeans Bristol five-pocket, $180 at Item, 1597 Second Ave., nr. 83rd St.; 212-628-0842.

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