Dark Jeans Always Look So Chic—31 of the Coolest Pairs I Found at Nordstrom, H&M, and J.Crew

I don't know about you, but I've been in the market for a new pair of dark-wash jeans—so much so that I recently dedicated a few hours to hunting down the perfect pair. During my search, I couldn't help but notice the robust selection of dark denim at top-tier retailers. Specifically, multiple pairs of dark jeans from Nordstrom, H&M, and J.Crew have been swirling through my mind nonstop. Since I believe in sharing the love, I've broken down my must-see dark-denim finds from these amazing spots below.
There's something unmistakably chic about a pair of dark jeans. Whether you're wearing an indigo pair or a jet-black style, throwing on sleek dark-wash jeans is one of the easiest ways to instantly elevate your looks for winter and all year long. Ahead, I've highlighted a range of dark denim that you'll want to dress up and down on repeat for months and even years to come. Keep scrolling to uncover my top picks from Nordstrom, H&M, and J.Crew. Your new favorite pair of jeans awaits!
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Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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