Guide to Levi's® Lightweight Denim: Discover the Collection
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November 2024
A Guide to Lightweight Denim
The idea of wearing a pair of jeans in warm weather may sound unappealing, but if you love denim, you shouldn't have to give it up for summer. Our ultra-lightweight summer jeans are the solution we’ve developed to ensure year-round comfort. Lightweight denim is a light, breathable fabric that transforms jeans into the perfect pants for summer. Discover all the Lightweight denim apparel and create incredible outfits with Levi's® summer tops.
Lightweight Jeans for Summer to Add to Your Wardrobe
If you're after a cool pair of jeans for your summer outfits, look no further! The Levi's® jeans collection includes several Lightweight denim styles for both women and men. In addition to light fabric, the fit also helps: for particularly hot days, go for oversized jeans like the Dad Jeans or Carpenter Jeans for women in lightweight denim, with a wide-leg design that ensures maximum breathability. Men looking for an equally airy denim style can opt for the 568™ Stay Loose cropped jeans in Lightweight fabric. The loose fit and short cut of this garment ensure maximum comfort and coolness.
Pair it with one of Levi's® men's spring and summer pieces, like a 100% cotton T-shirt or a lightweight short-sleeved shirt. If you prefer a classic jeans style you’ll be happy to know that the iconic Levi's® 501® Original jeans are also available in a Lightweight version you can wear all year round. But there are many other types of Lightweight jeans available: discover all the different women’s and men's and women's Lightweight jeans.
Summer Outfits with Long Denim Skirts
Of course there is more to denim clothing than just jeans. With their practical and casual look, denim skirts are always on trend. If you love to wear them even in summer, don't feel compelled to fall back on short skirts all the time. Long skirts with front or side splits are a great option, as are long flared skirts. For sultry days, we've created the Circle skirt, a long, lightweight denim skirt with a high waist and button front. Here are our tips for wearing a long denim skirt in summer: pair it with canvas sneakers or (if the temperature allows) ankle boots. Top off your outfit with a cool cropped tank top or printed T-shirt.
Pairings with Lightweight Denim Miniskirts
Like long skirts, denim miniskirts look great paired with a pair of sneakers and a cropped T-shirt. Alternatively, to elevate the casual vibe of this garment, you can pair it with something more formal like a light blouse or dressy top, completing your ensemble with a pair of sandals or ballet flats. Our coolest miniskirt is the Lightweight miniskirt, made of the softest lightweight denim.
How to Pair Lightweight Denim Jackets
Don't forget to take a jacket with you on cooler summer evenings! The men's and women's Levi's® denim jackets collection includes soft, Lightweight denim styles specially designed for the warmer months of the year. A women's denim jacket is perfect worn over a solid-colored T-shirt or a basic top, complemented by matching jeans or a denim skirt. A men's denim jacket paired with matching jeans and a black or white T-shirt will make denim the focal point of the outfit. Finish off your look with a leather man’s belt.
Ideas for Lightweight Summer Dresses
“Cool” is probably not the first word that comes to mind when you think of a denim dress. Yet this is exactly the right word to describe our Lightweight denim dresses. The soft, airy fabric makes them light and comfortable to wear even at the hottest time of day. Whether it's a long dungaree dress or a midi dress with buttons and a loose silhouette, we're sure you won't regret your choice.
Not sure what to pair with a denim dress? The choice depends on several factors: apart from the temperature, consider the fit, length, style and details of the dress. A dungaree dress, for example, can be paired with a light plain cotton T-shirt or tank top. A long or midi loose fit dress can be worn "loose" or combined with a belt to define the waistline. Sneakers are a classic pairing for denim garments, but you can give your outfit a smarter and more feminine touch by opting instead for ballet flats or heeled sandals.
How to Pair Lightweight Denim Shirts
Cool summer shirts don’t have to be in linen or cotton. For denim lovers like you, we have created a range of super light denim shirts, including the Carinna Lightweight women’s blouse with ruffles, long bell sleeves and front buttons. Pair this blouse with dark denim jeans to create an elegant contrast, or tuck it into a long denim skirt to highlight the waist and create a denim dress effect. The short-sleeved Joyce Resort shirt is more casual: wear it with a cropped tank top, shorts and sunglasses for a beach outfit that’s sure to get you noticed.
Mens Shorts to Try
And what about the ultimate summer item, shorts? There’s so much to say about them that we’ve created a specific guide to women's denim shorts. But we’ve also thought about men: the Levi's® shorts collection includes many men's shorts styles, both denim and otherwise. Try the reinterpretation of a classic jeans model with the Levi's® 501® Original shorts, also available in a colored version. The XX Chino shorts, in soft, stretchy cotton, are another extremely cool shorts option, as are the loose-fit, 100% cotton Cargo shorts.
