Light-Wash Jeans Are the Official Pants of Summer 2020

June 3, 2020

Dark denim is a staple in our winter wardrobes. But for some reason, we don’t always lighten up when summer comes around. Maybe it’s because light-wash jeans aren’t exactly flattering or forgiving. Bleached denim tends to show off every little aspect of our figures, whether we want it to or not. So you may be dismayed to hear that light-wash jeans are staging a comeback this summer. But there’s no reason to fret. The 2020 faded options are far superior to the lighter versions of yore. Plus, you have your pick of styles. If you’re still in a mom jean state of mind, Zara’s got you covered. More into ones with flair? Treat yourself to a few pairs of flared jeans. There are also plenty of straight-leg and bootcut options out there. See the slideshow above for the coolest light-wash jeans on the market at a range of price points.

Light-Wash Jeans

& Other Stories

Relaxed Wide Bootcut Jeans, $79 at & Other Stories
Zara

Mom Fit Jeans, $39.90 at Zara
Mango

Jeans Culotte High Waist in Sky Blue, $59.99 at Mango
Eloquii

Kick Flare Leg Jeans, $99.95 at Eloquii
Levi's Made & Crafted

501 Crop High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $170 at Net-a-Porter
AGOLDE

Crisscross Jeans, $188 at Shopbop
H&M

Tapered High Jeans in Light Denim Blue, $49.99 at H&M
Alexander Wang

Blue Cult Jeans, $183 at SSENSE
BDG

High-Waisted Baggy Jean - Bleached Light Wash, $69 at Urban Outfitters
Raf Simons

Turned-Up Straight-Leg Jeans, $240 at Matches Fashion
Wrangler

High Rise Flare Jeans, $128 at Free People
Violeta by Mango

Super Slim-Fit Andrea Jeans in Light Blue, $79.99 at Mango
Reformation

Cynthia High Relaxed Jeans, $128 at Shopbop
Citizens of Humanity

Emerson Mid-Rise Slim Boyfriend Jeans, $248 at Anthropologie
Mango

Straight Fit Cropped Jeans in Medium Blue, $59.99 at Mango

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.