I practically live in denim , especially during the colder months. My autumn wardrobe is filled with everything from slim-fit cigarette jeans to wide-leg styles , many of which I’ve shamelessly worn into the ground. Fraying hems, faded indigo washes, and the occasional loose button are proof.

In need of a refresh, I turned to Gap’s latest fall denim collection, which has no shortage of options.

During a recent visit to Gap’s Flatiron store in Manhattan, I found an entire section devoted to denim. Jeans were stacked nearly to the ceiling and neatly folded across display tables, with seemingly every silhouette, size, and wash represented. Naturally, I made a beeline for the Hailey Extra Baggy Jeans , which debuted in collaboration with Hailey Bieber earlier this year. The style has been generating plenty of buzz, and I was determined to see what all the fuss was about.…