Clothing Inspiration

I love the bright colored jean trend, but as a middle school teacher I live in constant fear that I'm starting to look like the tweens in my class! This J.Crew look seems like the perfect way to try the trend, without looking like a teenager. I don't have $605 to spend (remember- I teach middle school), so this is how I would create a similar look on a budget:

Do you have a favorite way to style colored jeans?