4 Ways to Wear Light Wash Jeans | Men's Outfit Ideas

If you’re wondering whether or not you can pull off light wash jeans - and how exactly you should wear them - these three outfit ideas will help. Big thanks to Mott & Bow for sponsoring this video! Light wash denim has gone in and out of vogue for a long time. If you’re old enough to remember the 1980s, the term “light wash” probably conjures up images of slim, hip-hugging acid wash jeans. Can you smell the hairspray? If, like me, you grew up in the 90s, you probably picture grunge rock stars like Kurt Cobain wearing relaxed fit “dad jeans” and flannel button ups. But, believe it or not, light wash denim is the original denim, which means it’s been around for over 150 years. It may not always be trending, but it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Maybe it has something to do with a resurgence of 90s era style, but light wash jeans have made a huge comeback over the past couple of years. Most guys understand that a pair of fitted, dark wash, non-distressed jeans is one of the most important men’s wardrobe staples. But many men don’t wear lighter wash jeans, either because they don’t know how, or they just don’t own a pair. Personally, I love lighter colored denim. I think it’s a nice departure from the ubiquitous dark wash, and it allows us shorter guys to create some very flattering outfits that just aren’t possible with dark pants. How, you ask? Well, if you want to look taller, you should avoid cutting yourself in half visually with contrast. This means that you couldn’