24 Dark Wash Jeans to Elevate Any Look

There is somewhat of a cult following that revolves around dark wash jeans; true fans can spend a lifetime looking for the ultimate rinse wash. These jeans have a softer touch (not to be confused with raw, selvedge denim), since they have been washed using little water in order to remove the excess indigo dyes.

Whether or not you’re a denim enthusiast and looking into the nitty gritty details of the production process, something we can all agree on is that dark wash denim adds an elevated flair to any look. Whereas light to medium wash can make an outfit feel a bit more casual, the best dark wash jeans give off a pulled together vibe.

Thanks to the deeper indigo tone, dark wash jeans can be just as appropriate for the workplace as they can for a night out. It’s no wonder that designers often incorporate dark rinse denim into their runway offerings. There are always a few brands you can count on that have dark rinse in their regular repertoire—for instance, Cinq à Sept’s structured flares and Cos’ relaxed fits are generally always available.

Another appealing aspect of dark rinse jeans is their longevity—they transcend without losing their fashionable edge—and nowadays you can find anyone of your go to silhouettes in the wash, from to vintage inspired . Below, we round up the in every cut and fit imaginable, all with a crisp and clean dark wash to give your denim drawer polished edge.

’s Favorite Dark Wash Jeans: Relaxed Tibi slouchy carpenter jeans SHOPBOP Cos column jeans COS Zara TRF Turned Up cuff denim jeans ZARA Gap high rise '90s loose jeans GAP Trouser Rag & Bone Sofie high rise wide leg jeans SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Frame slim palazzo jeans FRAME Citizens of Humanity Maritzy pleated wide leg jeans NET A PORTER Cinq à Sept Azure denim pants NEIMAN MARCUS Straight Leg Agolde 90s Pinch Waist Long straight leg jeans NET A PORTER Nili Lotan Calvin Carpenter high rise straight leg jeans NET A PORTER Toteme Original twisted seam jeans MATCHES The Row Riaco straight leg jeans SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Cropped J.Crew demi boot jeans J.CREW Loewe Fisherman cropped jeans MATCHES Tory Burch Princess wide leg jeans MYTHERESA Levi's Japanese Selvedge column jeans LEVI'S Skinny Re/Done high rise skinny jeans SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Madewell stovepipe jeans MADEWELL Ulla Johnson Agnes skinny jeans SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Ferragamo high rise straight leg jeans SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Flare Outland Denim Rossini wide leg flare jeans MODA OPERANDI Patou embellished high rise flared jeans MYTHERESA Veronica Beard Giselle skinny flare jeans NEIMAN MARCUS Alice + Olivia Olivia high rise flare jeans SAKS FIFTH AVENUE By signing up you agree to our (including the ), our and to receive marketing and account related emails from Architectural Digest..

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