The 6 Best Light-Wash Denim Jeans Inspired by the ’90s

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In the 90s, I wanted to get back denim. Suffering stone-washed jeans were worn by stars such as Halwee Berry and Cindy Crawford, and were a favorite among Hollywood fashion sets due to their casual look, relaxed fit and frightening charm. Bright cleaned denim has given way to a pair of dark indigo in recent years, but pop stars Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus have regained their faded style with a modern, nostalgic twist.

Continue scrolling to see how Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus styled Light-Wash Denim, how they re-created their appearance, and how they styled the best 90s-style jeans on the market.

Dua Lipa discovered in Paris

The Dua Lipa in Paris wears straight foot light wash jeans with blue button downs and probed mules.

In Paris, Lipa rocked the lightweight cleaned denim with a refreshing blue button down. The shirt complements the relaxed nature of straight leg denim. She finished the look with a touring pump and a black sunny. I think the singer’s refreshing appearance encapsulates everything that was in the 90s.

I’ll buy the look

Banana Republic

90s loose jeans in the center of the 90s

Jeffrey Campbell

Agent Slide Sandals

J.Crew

Lightweight Oxford Etienne extra large shirt

Miley Cyrus jumps out of JFK

Miley Cyrus wears light wash jeans with a black cardigan at JFK airport.

At JFK, Cyrus’ airport fit is perfectly styled with the basic heights of a loose, baggy jeans and a pair of black cardigans. There is no denying that this appearance has been straight since the 90s. The colour tells me everything I need to know.

I’ll shop for Miley’s exterior

Zara

TRF Mid Rice Straight Leg Belt Loop Jeans

Steve Madden

Piper Bullet Flat

Cathron

Wool & Cashmere Cardigan

The best 90s style light wash denim

That’s no secret.”90s fashion is revived between kitten heels and slip dresses. It was only a matter of time before light-washed denim appeared again. I admit that I am biased towards a faded look. I think it looks best when combined with minimalist basics for true 90s fashion for its underrated refinement and subtle elegance. Below you will find the best lightweight denim from Levi’s, Agolde, Ag, Madewell and more.

PS: I’ve dropped some throwback celebrity style looks in search of your inspiration. Something about beautiful lines and minimalist pieces is why I think the 90s are a decade of fashion.

Levy

501 Original Fit Women’s Jeans

If you’ve never heard of the Levi 501, it’s best to start from the beginning. They are OG denim and the blueprints of all other jeans. They were patented in 1873 by Levi Strauss. The 501’s original is designed for gold miners, and now it’s Hollywood’s favorite denim fit, years later. Doesn’t it make sense, right? Nevertheless, its history and legacy make the Levi 501 one of the most desirable denim jeans on the market. Buy the iconic silhouette for just $98 below.

1994 LAX actress Halle Berry wears a leopard print coat, lightweight straight leg denim and a black turtleneck.

Banana Republic

High-rise straight jacket in the 90s

Inspired by the denim silhouette of the 90s, these high-rise jeans from the Banana Republic come with a stove pipe straight leg fit. Their light rinses are evenly distributed with a concentrated bleached look at the knees and front pockets. It also stretches a little for comfort.

Agorde

90’s pinch waist long frayed high-rise straight leg jeans

Agolde’s pinch waist jeans are very faded due to their worn-out appearance. The light blue shade and long muscles are completely inspired by the look of vintage denim. They are made of 100% cotton and very sturdy. These are truly investment works that last for years.

The Courteney Cox wears lightweight jeans, black boots and a black turtleneck.

Madewell

Long line straight jacket

These long-rhine straight leg jeans from Madewell are reminiscent of what Courteney Cox was doing friend. As mentioned above from Cox, I would like to see these styles of styles with black leather boots and black turtlenecks. Vintage embraces your hips and thighs for a perfect feel and flattering silhouette.

Zara

High waisted TRF straight leg jeans

This under $50 pair from Zara is the most affordable light wash jeans on the market. The straight leg jacket has five pockets to hold a cell phone, wallet, lip liner, earphones and pack of gum (all my essentials). Light blue is best seen when styled with a classic white tank.

Cindy Crawford from LAX in 1993 wearing straight leg blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt.

reform

Cynthia High Up Straight Long Jeans

Reformed denim is truly underrated. It’s like a designer secretly listening to everything I love in 90’s denim and making this Cythina High Rise pair for me.

The afflicted accents and raw hem all play into nostalgic 90s fantasy, but what caught my attention was the pale indigo wash. The soft blue is delicate and comfortable to the eyes. Pop when styled with a black top and heel.

Angela Basset wears a beige vest with a brown belt and lightly washed straight leg jeans.

Agorde

Kelly High-Rise Straight Leg Jeans

Another outstanding pair of Agorde is Kelly Jeans. Those are everything I want in a pair of jeans. I love how loose legs stack up on a pair of loafers. Like your favorite live-in jeans, these already have their second-hand look. See below for denim under $250 below.