Denim trends come in many forms, but in my opinion, the easiest to incorporate into your wardrobe are those that relate to a specific denim. wash<\/em>. For the past several seasons, dark denim has dominated the denim color trend landscape and remains relevant, but it’s impossible not to notice that a new trend is taking hold in 2026. And the shoe style of choice to wear with it is heels.<\/p>\n The denim color I’m talking about is light-wash blue denim, which hasn’t been as popular in the past few years as it is now. What I love about light-wash jeans is that they have a vintage quality, even if they’re brand new. They also add a great 90s look to any outfit, which we all know is always flattering. Another thing about light-wash denim is that it’s inherently casual, but fashionistas are turning this notion on its head. Instead of pairing light-wash jeans with sneakers or flats in 2026, most people are pairing them with heels. The typical denim and heels pairing has long been black jeans (or dark wash), but the choice to wear heels with light-wash jeans instead is undoubtedly a conscious choice. It grooms them and makes them 10 times more beautiful in an instant.<\/p>\n