If for you Summer just means pulling out your white jeans [1] from the back of the closet, that's A-OK. We're here for it. But we're diving a little further into the denim pool this season [2] and shopping for feel-good graphics, floral embroidery, and breezy, cropped silhouettes too.
They say denim's the fabric of our lives, so why not ensure you've got a handful of pants to keep on rotation as the temperatures rise? Trust us, even when it's 80 and up, you'll still find a tube top, bodysuit, or, hey, even a bikini to style with the 12 bottoms ahead.
Mother's Swooner Roller Crops [4] ($238) pair equally well with graphic tees and breezy blouses.
Shop Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's latest collaboration with Paige for the Madeline Skylar Raw Hem Jeans [5] ($239), a pair with snips at the ankles and subtle cloud-like graphics.
H&M's Light Wash Uni Shorts [6] ($30) are for the easy days when you just need something to throw over your swimsuit.
You'll be all about Rebecca Taylor's new La Vie collection [7] when you slip into the crisp white Beatrice Jeans [8] ($195).
Pick up at least one style in the color of the season: splashy pink. Zara's Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans [9] ($50) meet floral boots or platform sandals in perfect harmony.
Paige Denim's Julia Embellished Jeans [10] ($380) come with splashy tropical-infused embroidery.
Go for something lightweight, soft, and breezy with Asos's Wide Leg Jeans [11] ($49).
You'll need at least one style in a darker shade to contrast the appropriate tops. Keep it playful and go for something tasseled, like the Maje Short Jeans [12] ($175).
The 3x1 Freja Crop Bell [13] ($365) is a baby boot-cut with a season-appropriate cutout.
You'll need one baggy style to cool off a work top after hours. Try the 7 For All Mankind Jared Rigid Boyfriend Jeans With Rips [14] ($339).
Keep a boho-inspired patchwork pair in rotation and consider splurging on denim that's super special, like Etro's Embellished Straight Leg Jeans [15] ($1,610).
The swirling bouquets on the sides of Madewell's Perfect Summer High-Waist Embroidered Jeans [16] ($148) speak to the mood of the sunny season.