Light wash jeans are a ruggedly casual wardrobe staple that deserve a spot in every guy’s outfit rotation.
Of course, raw denim and dark wash jeans will always have a place in your arsenal, but don’t sleep on jeans in a light rinse! You’ll be surprised at how handy they come in on days you want to switch things up.
When it comes to the men’s outfits to wear with light jeans, think casual. Pair them with a flannel shirt, brown belt, and boots. Or your favorite grey sweatshirt and white sneakers in spring weather.
Opt for a slim fit if you prefer a more streamlined silhouette, or a looser fit if you want to embrace the baggy vibe that Gen Z has ushered back in (for better or for worse).
Another benefit of light blue jeans? They’re a great transition piece between warm and cold weather seasons. Pair them with t-shirts in the spring and summer, or lighten up a leather jacket or puffer coat when the temperature drops.
Get inspired with men’s outfit ideas featuring light jeans:
Wear light jeans with an Oxford shirt and loafers
This look has a 90s feel I love. You know Team SG is all in on a man in a loafer, but this look would work with your favorite dad sneakers or a Chelsea boot, too.
Contrast your light jeans with a dark jacket
Navy and black both look great with light wash denim. In this case, a dark-hued work jacket and similarly-hued tee underneath.
A baseball cap completes the comfortable, casual look.
Wear denim on (light) denim
Feeling adventurous? Go with a double-denim look with a jean jacket on top.
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An on-trend Wallabee boot in the same shade as the coat’s collar pulls the whole thing together.
Wear your light jeans with a throwback sneaker
There’s something oh-so-stylish about pairing these classic pants with a nostalgic sneaker like Converse All-Stars or a Vans slip-on.
The rest of your outfit can be super-simple. A sweater. A hoodie. Maybe a baseball cap or your most-loved shades, and you’re out the door.
Roll your denim at the ankle
Show off your footwear with a cuffed ankle. Much like adding a belt, this is a finishing touch that punches above its weight in terms of the outsize effect it has on zhushing up men’s outfits.
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The short-sleeve button down takes things up a notch from a standard tee. A polo would work well here, too.
Below, shop the best light wash jeans for guys:
AM Original 5-pocket jean in vintage light indigo, $195
L’Homme Slim in Barrancos, $218
You can find a pair of light wash jeans that works for you, from price point to fit to inseam.
555 Relaxed Straight Jean in indigo champion, $98
All-American Stretch Denim in Pacific Wash, $158
Not sure where to start with your light wash jeans? Aim for a fit that’s not too snug, but not too loose and baggy, either. A straight-leg fit is a safe, yet stylish, bet.
athletic straight jean in light wash, $80
Fit 2 Authentic Stretch Jeans, $235
READ MORE ON MEN’S DENIM STYLE FROM SG HQ:
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