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With the weathered and ripped boyfriend jean trend in full swing, going the thrift store route (the kind where you have to dig versus the ultra-edited high-end variety) is probably the best bet to spend the least. But if getting down-and-dirty in bins isn't your shopping style, BlueGenes.com has a vintage denim section.
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