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Light Wash Jeans Are Summer's Most Easygoing Essential

Trade in your dark denim for a fresh pair.

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Great jeans are appropriate year-round, but there's a refreshing feel to a new pair of light wash ones. Lighter denim is inherently more casual than dark blue and black—and summer is the perfect time to capitalize on that. Your ideal light pair looks just as cool with sneakers and a plain white T-shirt as it does with a navy blazer, so you can think of them as your warm-weather go-to for, well, just about everything. Here are 12 stylish options to get you started.

Skinny Fit Jeans Uniqlo

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It doesn't get much cooler than Uniqlo's distressed light wash. And at that price point, you might want to stock up on a few pairs. 

DSTLD Light Wash Jeans

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DSTLD's jeans have just the right amount of give, so you can feel comfortable wearing them all day long.

513 Slim Straight Jeans Levi's

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Few things in fashion are better than a pair of Levi's jeans. The brand's 513 slim-straight cut will move with you and last forever.

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5.0 '90s Dad Jean Tommy Jeans

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They're called '90s dad jeans. That's all you need to know.

015 Skinny Jean Calvin Klein Jeans

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Calvin Klein's light blue looks cool for the rest of summer and into fall. Roll up the cuff to go all-in with the casual vibes.

Lean Dean Jean Nudie Jeans

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There's nothing better than jeans that feel great every single time you put them on. This pair has a bit of stretch that forms to your frame as you break them in.

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Cropped Tapered Denim Jeans AMI

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The hem on Ami's slim fit jeans hits right above the ankle, which means you can show off those slip-on sneakers.

Petit Standard Jeans A.P.C.

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The uniform blue color makes them extra versatile. Think of them as the warm-weather version of your favorite dark denim.

Dylan Skinny Fit Jeans AG

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For those days when a little distressing (and extra airflow) feels like the right move.

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Fit 2 Denim Jeans Rag & Bone

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The washed-out color will look especially laid-back with a well-worn T-shirt.

Land Denim Jeans Acne Studios

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Acne's light blue jeans are reminiscent of '90s dad jeans, but a whole lot easier for most guys to wear. We'll take it.

15cm Hem Distressed Jeans ​Saint Laurent

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Saint Laurent denim is the epitome of cool, and these skinny, faded jeans hit exactly the right rocker notes.

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