The 16 Best Light-Wash Jeans for Spring

With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to lighten up your wardrobe. Especially when it comes to your jeans. The reality is that a great pair of jeans is versatile year-round, but there’s nothing more refreshing and relaxed than a light-wash hue. Light-wash jeans are inherently more casual, but they look just as good paired with a white tee as they do with a blazer. A light blue wash also couples beautifully with this season’s trending pastel and Crayola bright colors that are everywhere right now. Scroll below for 16 stylish light-wash staples for the lighter, brighter season ahead.
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Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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