Our favorite denim trends for summer, in no particular order? Wide-leg jeans (always high-waisted; often cropped). Crisp dark denim (especially matching separates). Oh, and white denim Bermuda shorts deserve a special mention. In other news, denim jackets get a refresh this season, feeling more polished than their oversize predecessors. And we're obviously wearing '70s-inspired denim on repeat.
Our edit of 12 summer-ready jean pieces (starring our personal go-to denim brands like AG, 7 for All Mankind, Paige, and J Brand) tick all these boxes (plus a couple of extra ones, because, honestly, it's summer: Sometimes you really just need a new pair of perfect denim cutoffs). We found this glorious denim haul all under one roof at Saks, which has conveniently curated all its summer-ready denim for you right here.
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All Eyes on Zara—14 Gorgeous Finds That Found Their Way Into My Very Curated CartAnd the new arrivals I can't stop thinking about.
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My Favorite Season Is Approaching—7 Fall-Coded Nordstrom Buys I'll Be Swapping My Bikinis and Flip-Flops ForTime for a closet refresh.
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Don't Hold the Cropped Jeans—Just Wear Them With This Shoe Trend If You're Scared of Looking DatedWhen in doubt, do as Dakota Johnson does.
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The Classics: A History of Fashion's First JeansAt 153 years old, they've stood the test of time.
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Don't Buy More Blue Jeans Until You See the Denim Color Trend That It Girls Are Wearing With LoafersIt'll be everywhere this fall.
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I Know You're a Fashion Person If You Wear This Chic Blazer Trend With Jeans Instead of a Traditional OneIt girls know it's a staple.
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I Design Jeans for a Living—These Are the 3 Denim Trends to Know for Fall 2026And a look at Old Navy's fall denim campaign starring Quenlin Blackwell, Paloma Elsesser, Brooks Nader, and more.
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How to Look More 2026 in Jeans and Ballet Flats This Fall? Wear This Shirt TrendJulia Roberts blended right in with NYC's cool dressers.
