How Are We Wearing Denim This Summer? Here’s the New Style Playbook

Denim is sliding into summer with lighter fabrics, looser fits, and softer washes. Wide-leg jeans, easy-to-throw-on denim dresses, and go-to skirts are stepping in for heavy denim, making it just as wearable on hot days as linen or cotton.

From button-front midis to crisp maxis, denim dresses are having a moment this season. Deeper tones and cinched waists are great for the evening, while pale blues and relaxed silhouettes offer movement and all-day comfort. Skirts—whether mini or midi—can take you from a grocery run to dinner out with just a swap of shoes.

If jeans are still your ride-or-die, go for lighter washes, white denim, or soft pastels in breathable fabrics with a roomier cut. Worn with a tank or an oversized button-down, they’ll feel easy and pulled together.

Hot weather doesn’t mean saying goodbye to your favorite fabric. Just switch up the cut, go for something breezier, and keep denim in your summer lineup.