The Casual Denim Trend Fashion Girls Are Living in This Summer

Casual style has never been more relevant or necessary. While you might not be turning to formalwear or going-out attire during this particular time, you might be starting to itch for something other than sweatpants, and that's exactly why we want to talk to you about this denim trend. Remember distressed jeans? Maybe they were never "out," but they were certainly less sought-after, especially during the rise of polished, straight-leg jeans. Now, however, as fashion girls are turning to looser and more casual styles, distressed denim is beginning to rise once again. 

Wearing jeans at home is not a popular decision, but for those days when you just need to put on a *real* outfit, we suggest a fresh pair of distressed denim. I first started noticing the resurgence of this denim trend's popularity on TikTok, but after sifting through a handful of my favorite fashion girls' Instagram photos, it became clear that distressed denim is back for summer 2020

Ahead, I have assembled some of my personal favorite images of fashion girls who are inspiring me to buy and wear the trend nonstop this summer (or at least, when I'm craving a non-soft outfit). 

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(Image credit: @emmaleger)

If you ever thought for one second that you couldn't dress up your jeans, this photo proves you wrong. 

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(Image credit: @_javierittaaa)

Create an easy and casual look with a tank bodysuit and dark distressed denim. 

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(Image credit: @annelauremais)

Even French girls love this summer denim trend. If that's not a sign, I don't know what is. 

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(Image credit: @aimeesong)

When it comes to distressed denim, a little goes a long way, and Aimee Song has clearly mastered the balance. 

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(Image credit: @_javierittaaa)

Just because we're spending more time indoors doesn't mean we can't remind ourselves what it feels like to wear jeans—at least for five minutes or so. 

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There's no cooler look than a pair of loose, distressed denim and statement sneakers. And that's a fact. 

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(Image credit: @greceghanem)

Make your go-to pair of jeans feel more polished with a button-down shirt and crisp loafers. 

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(Image credit: @laurennicolefk)

Can you ever go wrong with denim on denim? The answer is no. 

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(Image credit: @pernilleteisbaek)

This outfit proves that a white T-shirt and jeans is forever the chicest look around. 

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(Image credit: @itsmekellieb)

Jazz up a pair of distressed denim with a printed blouse, statement shoes, and a pretty carryall. 

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(Image credit: @sofiamcoelho)

Get the best of both worlds by pairing a boxy blazer with distressed denim for a look that truly has it all. 

Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.