The Casual Denim Trend Fashion Girls Are Living in This Summer

Casual style has never been more relevant or necessary. While you might not be turning to formalwear or going-out attire during this particular time, you might be starting to itch for something other than sweatpants, and that's exactly why we want to talk to you about this denim trend. Remember distressed jeans? Maybe they were never "out," but they were certainly less sought-after, especially during the rise of polished, straight-leg jeans. Now, however, as fashion girls are turning to looser and more casual styles, distressed denim is beginning to rise once again.
Wearing jeans at home is not a popular decision, but for those days when you just need to put on a *real* outfit, we suggest a fresh pair of distressed denim. I first started noticing the resurgence of this denim trend's popularity on TikTok, but after sifting through a handful of my favorite fashion girls' Instagram photos, it became clear that distressed denim is back for summer 2020.
Ahead, I have assembled some of my personal favorite images of fashion girls who are inspiring me to buy and wear the trend nonstop this summer (or at least, when I'm craving a non-soft outfit).
If you ever thought for one second that you couldn't dress up your jeans, this photo proves you wrong.
Create an easy and casual look with a tank bodysuit and dark distressed denim.
Even French girls love this summer denim trend. If that's not a sign, I don't know what is.
When it comes to distressed denim, a little goes a long way, and Aimee Song has clearly mastered the balance.
Just because we're spending more time indoors doesn't mean we can't remind ourselves what it feels like to wear jeans—at least for five minutes or so.
There's no cooler look than a pair of loose, distressed denim and statement sneakers. And that's a fact.
Make your go-to pair of jeans feel more polished with a button-down shirt and crisp loafers.
Can you ever go wrong with denim on denim? The answer is no.
This outfit proves that a white T-shirt and jeans is forever the chicest look around.
Jazz up a pair of distressed denim with a printed blouse, statement shoes, and a pretty carryall.
Get the best of both worlds by pairing a boxy blazer with distressed denim for a look that truly has it all.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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