This Denim Wash Will Have You Looking Like a Fashion Person This Winter

I have had my eye on the rise of dark-wash jeans for about two years now, and I am so happy to see them hit the mainstream in time for winter 2026. These darker denim styles instantly make any outfit look more expensive and elegant to boot, which is a major win in my book. With that in mind, I recently set out to round up some of the best dark-wash jeans of the moment from favorites like Nordstrom, Zara, H&M, Gap, J.Crew, Madewell, Levi’s, and more.

Ahead, you can shop the elevated denim trend in a variety of styles that range from barrel jeans to straight-leg jeans, wide-leg jeans, and low-rise options. Each will pair perfectly this season with a standout sweater or top and so many great coats. Keep scrolling to shop 40 pairs of dark-wash jeans that will have you looking like a fashion person this winter.

Shop Chic Dark-Wash Jeans

ZARA High Rise Wide Leg Jeans

J.Crew Barrel-Leg Jean

Reformation Elton Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans

COS Reprise Straight-Leg Jeans

Gap High Rise Stride Wide-Leg Jeans

Madewell Longline Straight Leg Jeans

Levi’s Cinch Baggy Jeans

H&M Flared High Jeans

J.Crew Charley Kickout Cropped Jean

H&M Slim-Fit Mom High Ankle Jeans

ZARA Mid-Rise Wide Leg Jeans

Alex Eagle X J.crew Relaxed-Fit Jean

Gap Mid Rise Ultrasoft Baggy Jeans

ZARA Z1975 Jogger Wide Leg Jeans

Levi’s Ribcage Wide-Leg Linen+ Denim Jeans

Gap High Rise Barrel Jeans

AGOLDE Harper Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans

H&M Harper High Rise Wide Leg Jeans

J.Crew Nipped Straight Jean

Levi’s 1950’s 701 Jeans

Bayeas High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

Gap Low Slung Extra Baggy Jeans

H&M Baggy High Jeans

H&M Bleecker High Rise Wide Leg Jeans

ZARA Hi-Rise Straight Leg Jeans

H&M Flared High Jeans

Joe’s Jeans The Twisted Ryan Low Rise Baggy Jeans

Levi’s 501 Original Jeans

Madewell The Balloon Leg Jeans

ZARA Full Length Mid-Rise Jeans

H&M Bootcut High Jeans

Mavi Jeans Sydney Mid Rise Flare Jeans

J.Crew Slim-Wide Jean

Reformation Greer Straight Leg Jeans

H&M Wide High Jeans

Madewell The Low Slung Cuffed Baggy Jeans

ZARA Z1975 Bootcut Denim Pants

Gap Mid Rise Metallic Cuffed Baggy Jeans

H&M Ava Ultra High Rise Wide Leg Jeans

FRAME The Arrow High Waist Relaxed Bootcut Jeans