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
Reformation
Elton Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans
COS
Reprise Straight-Leg Jeans
Gap
High Rise Stride Wide-Leg Jeans
Madewell
Longline Straight Leg 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
Bayeas
High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Gap
Low Slung Extra Baggy Jeans
H&M
Bleecker High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
ZARA
Hi-Rise Straight Leg 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
Mavi Jeans
Sydney Mid Rise Flare Jeans
Reformation
Greer Straight Leg 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