This Denim Trend Is Guaranteed to Make Your Outfit Look More Expensive

With the focus on quiet luxury reaching such great heights as of late, it’s confirmation that I’m not the only one looking for ways to infuse an expensive-looking air into my current rotation of outfits. My looks rely heavily on jeans, so I am laser-focused on finding any denim styling tip or trick to achieve that elevated feel I aim for—the easier the better. Imagine my excitement when I came to spot a new denim trend percolating that manages to instantly make your outfit look more expensive: dark-wash jeans.

With a quick scroll through my Instagram feed and the latest street style photos from fashion month, it became glaringly clear that dark denim is about to have a major moment, and for good reason. The darker, moodier washes give jeans a more polished feel that reads dressier than the rest, so you can wear the denim style with any top or shoe style and get that expensive-looking boost. Sure, you could argue that black denim does the same, but something about a darker blue wash feels richer and fresher at the moment.

For the stylish proof, keep scrolling to check out 11 chic denim outfit ideas that incorporate dark-wash jeans and shop each look, plus more of my top picks to consider in a variety of styles.