Dark Wash Jeans

Dark wash jeans in deep indigo and rinse blues for women and men. Shop 7 For All Mankind, Brunello Cucinelli, A.P.C., KHAITE and more.

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How to wear dark wash jeans

Dark wash jeans keep most of their indigo dye, with little or no fading. A rinse wash has been washed once to soften and shrink the fabric without losing color. Dark denim is the smartest blue jean, and the easiest to wear with a blazer or to the office. It also hides wear and creasing better than lighter washes.

Pair dark denim with white shirts, grey or camel knits, navy and brown leather. It works with sneakers and with loafers or boots. Straight-leg and slim cuts in a dark wash are the most versatile pairs in most wardrobes.

Indigo can transfer onto light fabrics and leather when the jeans are new, so wash them once inside out before wearing with pale colors. For an untreated version, see raw denim. Check the women's size chart or men's size chart before ordering.

Questions, answered

Are dark wash jeans business casual?

Yes. Dark wash jeans with no rips or heavy fading are the most widely accepted jeans in business casual settings. Pair them with a crisp shirt or fine knit, a blazer and leather shoes. A straight or slim cut looks the neatest.

How do I keep dark jeans from fading?

Wash them rarely, inside out, in cold water with a detergent for dark colors. Hang them to dry instead of using a dryer. Some fading is natural with indigo denim, and the less often you wash them, the longer the color lasts.

Do dark jeans bleed dye?

New dark denim can transfer some indigo onto light fabrics, bags and pale leather. This is normal and reduces after a few washes. Wash them once inside out in cold water on their own before wearing them with light colors.