Embrace the Trend: The 6 Summer Denim Styles We're Opting for Instead of Loose Jeans

      The tides are shifting once more. Baggy denim enjoyed its moment in the spotlight, but as we look ahead to what's next, it's clear that the ultra-relaxed fits we once viewed as the go-to jean style are no longer the main focus for fashion enthusiasts. Instead, summer 2025 is introducing a new array of jeans, jean shorts, and jean skirts that are refreshing our denim wardrobes. Are you ready to embrace the changes? Consider this your guide to the key denim trends of the season that the trendiest individuals are already sporting. The forthcoming styles range from classic and timeless, like the enduring dark washes for summer, to previously outdated silhouettes that are now incredibly popular (hello, cropped flares). The takeaway? There's a shift towards more polished and sophisticated denim styles these days. Whether you're an adventurous trendsetter or a devoted classicist, explore all the essential denim themes to know now.

      **Bermudas**

      Bermuda shorts might not be the latest trend, but they're certainly becoming more popular this summer. I’ll be honest, many fashion insiders are sidelining denim shorts for now, but when they do opt for a pair, it's almost always going to be knee-length. To elevate the look, style them with ballet flats or kitten heels, as many in my feed are doing.

      **Free People**

      We the Free Montana Shorts

      **Citizens of Humanity**

      Ayla Distressed High Waist Cutoff Denim Bermuda Shorts

      **COS**

      Longline Denim Shorts

      **Crop Flares 2.0**

      If you need proof that baggy jeans are on the way out, just look at Bella Hadid. The supermodel stepped onto the scene in Cannes donning an all-white ensemble that featured cropped flare jeans, a denim style that has surprisingly made a comeback. With kick-flare trousers on the rise in 2025, it's only natural that this silhouette would also appear in our denim collections. From Bella in Cannes to stylish women in Paris, the trend is to pair them with slingback pumps.

      **MANGO**

      Mid Rise Crop Flare Jeans

      **Madewell**

      Kick Out Crop Jeans

      **Good American**

      Soft-Tech Good Standard Kick Flare Jeans

      **ZARA**

      Flared Cropped High Waist Trf Jeans

      **Drawstring Denim**

      If I'm wearing jeans during summer, they need to be easygoing, effortless, and casual. That's precisely the vibe with the rise of drawstring jeans this season, a subtle detail that's redefining the freshest pairs. When drawstring pants feel too informal but trousers seem overly dressy, these drawcord styles strike the perfect balance for a laid-back yet stylish look.

      **Citizens of Humanity**

      Brynn Drawstring Trousers

      **J.Crew**

      Lower-Rise Wide-Leg Jean With Tie

      **Joe's Jeans**

      Ryan Draw Cord Jeans

      **ZARA**

      Flowy Drawstring Denim Pants

      **Madewell**

      Tencel Drawstring Jeans

      **Loose White Jeans**

      Several indicators mark the undeniable arrival of summer—rising humidity, open-toed footwear, and the resurgence of white denim. White jeans are as classic as they come, but this season, they're being refreshed with looser, more relaxed fits that lend a 2025 twist to traditional cream washes. These more spacious fits echo trouser shapes, and fashion enthusiasts are styling them in all-white ensembles highlighted with black accessories.

      **AG**

      Stella Drawstring Wide Leg Jeans

      **Madewell**

      Low-Slung Baggy Jeans

      **ZARA**

      Trf Low-Rise Wide Leg Jeans

      **Dark Rinses**

      Dark rinses are typically associated with fall and winter, but as the polished and elegant vibe of 2025 continues to strengthen, we're seeing these deep indigo shades becoming increasingly popular this season. The current dark rinse jeans emphasize a polished aesthetic with clean silhouettes like straight-leg and trouser-inspired fits.

      **Levi's**

      501® '90s Straight Leg Jeans

      **Toteme**

      Classic Cut Full Length Straight Leg Jeans

      **Cinq à Sept**

      Marsha Patch Pocket Kick Flare Jeans

      **ZARA**

      Trf Pleated Denim Pants

      **Mini Skirts**

      The prevailing theme in today's denim trends? What was once old is new again. While denim maxis have been in vogue for the past few years, the summer of '25 is reviving the denim mini with a variety of styles reminiscent of the skirt's dominance in the early 2000s.

      **Reformation**

      Hazel Denim Miniskirt