×

Let’s talk about what to wear with light wash jeans! They’re the perfect denim for the summer, but outfits with them can be tricky. Here are some tips.

Let’s talk about how to wear light wash jeans

A few weeks ago I got a reader question about what tops to wear with light wash jeans.

I have a few pairs of light wash jeans that are on constant repeat during the summer months, so I wanted to share a few easy outfits you can wear with this style of jeans (and my favorites are all linked at the bottom of this post).

Here are ideas of what goes well with light wash jeans

The easy answer is, you can wear anything you want! Every color looks great with light wash jeans.

Try these:

  • bold colors
  • black or white
  • feminine tops
  • sweaters
  • t-shirts
  • printed tops
  • ruffle sleeves
  • blouses

The options are endless!!

Here’s the most important thing when choosing outfits with your light wash jeans

Here are a few important things to remember:

  • Choose light wash jeans THAT FIT. No gapping at the waist, no pointed crotch, no squeezing to fit into them.
  • Light was jeans are casual, so make sure you’re choosing tops accordingly. If you choose a dressier top, choose dressier shoes to match.

I’ll be sharing more ideas over on Instagram today for Get Dressed with Merrick, but check out a bunch of ideas below!

Outfit #1: Bold red with light wash jeans

Since the top is so bold, I kept the sandals very neutral.

EYELET TOP | JEANS | EARRINGS| SANDALS

Outfit #2: Basic tee with a scarf

A basic tee is perfect with light wash jeans. If the outfit is feeling boring, add a fun neck scarf!

T-SHIRT | SCARF | JEANS | SANDALS (Use code MERRICK40 for 40% off)

Outfit #3: Feminine blouse with neutral heels

Don’t be afraid to dress up your light wash jeans! Just make sure your shoes and top are similar dressy levels.

SIMILAR BLOUSE | SIMILAR BAG | JEANS| HEELS

Outfit #4: Peplum top 

Yes, you can wear a peplum top with jeans! I’m not usually a fan of peplum tops because they’re typically much longer and create a weird body shape. But this cropped one is fab.

TOP | JEANS| SANDALS

Outfit #5: Feminine blouse and embellished sandals

I love this outfit. A feminine blouse dresses up the more masculine style of jeans, and the embellished shoes match the dressiness level. Adding a baseball hat in a neutral, more feminine style, compliments the casual jeans perfectly.

HAT | BLOUSE | SIMIALR BAG | JEANS | SANDALS

Outfit #6: Add a casual jacket

You can absolutely wear a jacket with light wash jeans. An olive jacket like this is a great casual option.

JACKET | T-SHIRT | JEANS| SANDALS (Use code MERRICK40 for 40% off)

Outfit #7: Lace top with embellished sandals

Again, the top and the shoes make sense together since they’re both dressy. Don’t choose a super dressy top and very casual shoes.

LACE TOP | JEANS | SANDALS

Outfit #8: Oxfords and a felt fedora

A pair of oxford shoes instantly makes an outfit feel a little more sophisticated and preppy. A chic turtleneck and a felt fedora complete the outfit without feeling over the top preppy. A button up shirt would be a great alternative here — you could even add a blazer!

HAT | JEANS | SHOES | TURTLENECK

Outfit #9: Try a bright sunshine color

Again, don’t be afraid to do bold colors with your light wash jeans! This one has a flutter sleeve, so I made sure to balance the fullness with a tucked in shirt (we need to create a waist!)

TOP | JEANS | BAG | SHOES

Outfit #10: A sweatshirt and hat

Don’t think that light wash jeans are just for summer! You can wear them into fall with a sweatshirt and flats, sneakers, or boots!

HAT | SWEATSHIRT | JEANS | SIMILAR MULES

I hope this helps you put together some great outfits with your light wash jeans!

IF YOU LIKED THIS POST, YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE POSTS 

What To Wear With Light Wash Jeans

light wash jeans outfit

Let’s talk about what to wear with light wash jeans! They’re the perfect denim for the summer, but outfits with them can be tricky. Here are some tips.

 

Let’s talk about how to wear light wash jeans

A few weeks ago I got a reader question about what tops to wear with light wash jeans.

I have a few pairs of light wash jeans that are on constant repeat during the summer months, so I wanted to share a few easy outfits you can wear with this style of jeans (and my favorites are all linked at the bottom of this post).

 

Here are ideas of what goes well with light wash jeans

The easy answer is, you can wear anything you want! Every color looks great with these jeans – don’t overthink it!

Try these with light wash jeans:

  • bold colors
  • black or white
  • feminine tops
  • sweaters
  • t-shirts
  • printed tops
  • ruffle sleeves
  • blouses

The options are endless!!

 

Here’s the most important thing when choosing your outfit 

Here are a few important things to remember:

  • Choose light wash jeans THAT FIT. No gapping at the waist, no pointed crotch, no squeezing to fit into them.
  • Light was jeans are casual, so make sure you’re choosing tops accordingly. If you choose a dressier top, choose dressier shoes to match.

I’ll be sharing more ideas over on Instagram today for Get Dressed with Merrick, but check out a bunch of ideas below!

spring top
light wash jeans cream sweater
light wash jeans and white shirt
striped tees with light wash jeans and olive jacket
white lace shirt with light wash jeans
BLACK CHELSEA BOOTS
free assembly flutter sleeve top yellow
mama bear sweatshirt with light wash jeans

Outfit #1: Floral top

I liked keeping this all blue tones with the blue floral shirt and light was jeans.

FLORAL TOP | JEANS  SANDALS

Outfit #2: Basic tee with a scarf

A basic tee is perfect with light wash jeans. If the outfit is feeling boring, add a fun neck scarf!

T-SHIRT | SIMILAR SCARF | JEANS | SANDALS 

Outfit #3: Feminine blouse with neutral heels

Don’t be afraid to dress up your jeans! Just make sure your shoes and top are similar dressy levels.

SIMILAR BLOUSE | SIMILAR BAG | JEANS| HEELS

Outfit #4: Neutral tones

I loved pairing a cream top with these light wash jeans – the brown belt ties it all in.

SWEATER |BRACELETS | BELT | JEANS| MULES

Outfit #5: Feminine blouse and embellished sandals

I love this outfit. A feminine blouse dresses up the more masculine style of jeans, and the embellished shoes match the dressiness level. Adding a baseball hat in a neutral, more feminine style, compliments the casual jeans perfectly.

HAT | BLOUSE | SIMILAR BAG | JEANS | SIMILAR SANDALS

Outfit #6: Add a casual jacket

You can absolutely wear a jacket with light jeans. An olive jacket like this is a great casual option.

SIMILAR JACKET | T-SHIRT | JEANS|SIMILAR SANDALS

Outfit #7: Lace top with embellished sandals

Again, the top and the shoes make sense together since they’re both dressy. Don’t choose a super dressy top and very casual shoes.

LACE TOP (Similar HERE)| JEANS | SIMILAR SANDALS

Outfit #8: Black shirt and boots

Yes, you can wear black with light-wash jeans! Balance out the dark top with some dark booties. I love this outfit for a fall day when it’s still hot.

TOP | JEANS | BOOTS

Outfit #9: Try a bright sunshine color

Again, don’t be afraid to do bold colors with your light jeans! This one has a flutter sleeve, so I made sure to balance the fullness with a tucked in shirt (we need to create a waist!)

SIMILAR TOP | JEANS | BAG | SHOES

Outfit #10: A sweatshirt and hat

Don’t think that light wash jeans are just for summer! You can wear them into fall with a sweatshirt and flats, sneakers, or boots!

HAT | SWEATSHIRT | JEANS | SIMILAR MULES

See all of my light wash jean outfits HERE.

I hope this helps you put together some great outfits with your light wash jeans! Here is a video with all this advice in action:

 

IF YOU LIKED THIS POST, YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE POSTS 

5 Comments

  1. Ada says:

    OUR DAUGHTER IS GOING TO THE LUTHERAN SCHOOL IN THE FALL https://ASCENSIONSCHOOL.ORG/ AND WE ARE ALSO STARTING TO GATHER FOR THIS EVENT. WE ALWAYS LOVE THESE PREPARATIONS AND BUY NEW THINGS THAT WILL BE NEEDED DURING OUR STUDIES.

  2. Imogen Fisher says:

    Thanks I found you via https://www.google.com/

  3. Alex petter says:

    THE ARTICLE IS VERY VALUABLE INFORMATION WHAT TO WEAR WITH LIGHT-WASH JEANS. IT’S A VERY NICE ARTICLE FOR EVERY PERSON. Now it’s time to avail Best 10 seat minibus hire in Dartford for more information.

  4. Juliett78 says:

    I found the article on what to wear with light-wash jeans to be incredibly informative and valuable. It provides great insights for fashion choices and is beneficial for everyone. The content is well-written and insightful.freefirename

Leave a Reply