Jeans, jackets and skirts are absolute musts for any modern girl's wardrobe.

For '02, denim continues to be a fashion staple. Here's how to wear it and what's hot:

Tips

Top Five Looks

2. Is there anything trendier than a denim circle skirt? This funky look, by Coolwear, has the coolest colorful detail, and worn with a matching lowcut halter, it'd be completely perfect for a summer day.

3. Unique denim, in vibrant stripes or colors, is a must-do! Plain blue jeans get a playful twist with skinny rainbow stripes and a fitted, lowrise cut, by Union Bay.

4. Look for gypsy-chic details like embroidery, lace-trim, patches, or cute embossments, like floral leg-detail on these dark denim bellbottoms, by Coolwear.

5. Unraveled hems are so hot, because they look a little unfinished and careless. This lowrise denim mini, from Billabong, would look great with everything from a little polo and flip flops to a studded black tee and boots, as shown in the pic.

All photos copyright © 2002 Cynthia Nellis.

Casey is a real, fashion-forward teenage girl who loves clothes (and describes her own look as "trendy prep")  If you want to ask her a question, post it to the Fashion Forum under "Teen" and put "Ask Casey" in the Subject line.