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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Kendall Doesn't Need to Be Told What Jean Color and Fit to Run Out and Buy—She's Already Wearing It*The* denim trend of summer 2026 has arrived.
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Skip the Black Trousers: This Is the Chic Way to Style an Oversize Blazer and White Sneakers in 2026Spotted in NYC.
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I'm a Senior Shopping Editor—If I Could Only Live in Zara for the Month of May This Is What I'd PickCool, effortless vibes.
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Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose: Jennifer Aniston's Baggy Bootcut Jeans Are Just RightThe ideal in-between option.
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Light-Wash Jeans Were Everywhere at the Dior Show—These Shoes Will Make Them Look 2026Instead of dated.
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Better Than Sneakers—the Shoe Trend Women in Their 40s Are Wearing With Jeans at the Cannes AirportThe best airport for style-watching.
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My Mom and I Both Love TJ Maxx and Marshalls—30 Hidden Gems We Can't Stop Thinking AboutLooks like the polka-dot trend is going strong.
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Loafers Are Great, But Katie Holmes's Alt Is the Secret to Making This Dated Denim Trend Look CurrentYou might already own a pair.
