Best Jean Washes for Women Over 50 (That Aren’t Just Blue!)
You know I love my denim, and over the years I’ve tried just about every style, cut, and brand you can think of. But here’s something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough—the wash. That’s just a fancy word for the color of your jeans, and let me tell you, it can make a big difference in how your jeans look and feel. Some washes make you look slimmer, some dress things up a bit, and some just scream casual weekend comfort. If you’ve ever wondered what the best jean washes are over 50, I’ve got you covered.
Best Jean Washes for Women Over 50
Dark Wash Denim: A Girl’s Best Friend
If you’re only going to have one pair of jeans in your closet, make it a dark wash. These are the ones I reach for when I want to look a little more polished without giving up comfort. They go with everything, they’re slimming, and they work for just about any occasion.
Dinner out with Joe? Dark wash. Lunch with the girls? Still dark wash. Traveling? Yep, dark wash again.
They just always work—and they’re hands-down one of the most slimming jean washes for mature women.
Dark Wash Jeans for Women Over 50:
Medium Wash: My Everyday Go-To
Medium wash jeans are what I throw on when I’m not trying to impress anyone—I just want to look cute and feel comfortable. They’ve got that lived-in look that isn’t too dark or too light, which makes them perfect for running errands, travel days, or anything in between.
If dark wash is your dressy jean, this is your casual one. It’s one of those jean washes for women over 50 that feels timeless and easy.
Medium Wash Jeans for Women Over 50:
Light Wash: Perfect for Warmer Weather!
I know some of y’all are hesitant when it comes to light wash denim. I used to be the same way. But now? I love them in the warmer months! They feel fresh and relaxed and look great with sandals, sneakers, or even a cute wedge.
Just look for a pair with structure—nothing too thin or flimsy. And skip the heavy distressing unless you really love that look.
Light Wash Jeans For Women Over 50:
Black Jeans: Sleek and Slimming
These are the jeans I wear when I want to feel just a little more “put together,” but still keep it comfy. There’s something about black denim that makes an outfit look a bit more elevated. I’ll throw them on with a cute blouse and ankle boots and call it good. Plus, they’re slimming, too.
Black jeans are one of the most versatile, best denim washes over 50, and they work year-round.
You can find some of my favorite black denim in this post.
Black Jeans for Women Over 50:
White Jeans
I hear it all the time: “Tania, I can’t wear white jeans.” And I’m here to say—yes, you can! You just need the right pair.
Look for ones that aren’t see-through (thicker fabric is your friend!) and have a little stretch to them. I love pairing mine with colorful tops, stripes, or even a denim jacket. And yes, I wear them after Labor Day. Rules were made to be broken.
Wondering how to style your white jeans? Check out: White Jeans and Amazon Tops for the Fashionable Woman Over 50. You can also find some of my personal favorite pairs of white jeans in this post.
White Jeans for Women Over 50:
Gray Denim: The Understated Neutral
If you haven’t tried gray jeans yet, let me introduce you. They’re a softer alternative to black but still just as versatile. Wear them with blush pink, cream, or camel. It’s an easy way to look put-together without much effort!
They’re one of those unexpected jean washes for women over 50 that add something fresh to your wardrobe.
Gray Denim for Women Over 50:
Tips for Picking the Right Wash for You
If you’re wondering which best denim washes over 50 to try next, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Dark washes are slimming and dressy—always a safe bet.
- Medium and light washes are perfect for casual days and warmer weather.
- Black, white, and gray are great neutrals when you want to branch out.
- Look for stretch. Comfort is key. We are not squeezing into anything that feels like a sausage casing.
- And most importantly: buy the ones that make you feel good. That’s the goal.
Final Thoughts: The Best Jean Washes Over 50
Jeans are one of those wardrobe staples that never go out of style. And when you find the right wash, it really can make getting dressed so much easier. Whether you’re sticking with a classic dark rinse or experimenting with white or gray, these best jean washes over 50 can help you look put-together and feel confident every single day.
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It’s getting spring like finally in Northeast Ohio
Soon to wear more spring clothes love the change of our seasons
To use your ideas
🙂 Love all the choices!
Always looking for jeans
🙂 Love the shoes!!
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The jeans are so trendy and look amazing!
🙂love the Jeans section. Gives good ideas and I love seeing how to get the complete outfits together . Great ideas!!
🙂 The kut from the kloth jeans are cute!
😊Thank you for sharing !
😊Love the look of the Spank jeans!
Great variety of jeans! 😊
😊 Dark wash jeans are my favorite!
😃 I have a painted rock we found in the yard at the cancer bldg. that says HOPE. I have various washes of jeans in my closet. My favorite brand is Wit and Wisdom due to the Ab Solution technology to help hold my tummy in. I have numerous brands that I wear. I like the idea of a soft grey pair for the warm months.
That would be a great place to hide rocks with inspirational words and quotes. You should ask them if it is alright, and paint a few for your next visit.
🙂 I only wear Talbots jeans. I’m 5’2″ and they are the only true petites I can find. Theirs are not only shorter but the stride is also adjusted for those under 5’4″.
😊 I prefer dark denim in a boot cut or cropped style. I do, however, gravitate toward lighter wash denim in the summer months.
~Lisa~
😀 Found it. Like the jeans but there is only a couple of times a year i wear them. Our Fair week and the week we show cattle
🙂 I do love the lighter wash ones for springtime
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Dark wash is my favorite. I also have a pairs of burgandy, tan and black jeans that are a nice alternative to dress pants
😄. I love a medium wash pair of jeans. Of course, the dark wash does look more dressy!
🙂 I am always drawn to the darker wash. When it warms up, I like white jeans, but I have to be careful where I wear them. Seems I am prone to getting them dirty! Ha ha
🤭 Love your review of the variety of washes! So fun to change it up!
Found it.
My favorite jeans are my dark wash jeans, however, living in Florida my go to jeans are a light wash and of course white jeans.
Found it!! ☺ I had always liked the fit of Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, but they were all straight legs that I had seen in stores. So I went online and found the same jeans in a flare cut from Kohl’s at a good price and they are much more flattering for me. I ordered one of each wash–black, white, light and dark wash. These should last me for years!
Found it! Darker denim works best for me.
🙂 Love the gray jeans!
😊 My favorites are dark washes and black. I have one pair of light and I think I have only worn them once.
Found it! You can never have too many jeans.
🙂 This came at a good time, I’m looking for jeans, I now know I need a dark wash color.
🙂 I love painting rocks and leaving them for others to find and finding them myself. I tend to wear dark and medium wash jeans the most.
🙂 I need to try the gray jeans.
Oooo I like the idea of gray jeans! Might have to add that color to my jeans pile
Found it!
😊 I like all shades for the reasons you stated.
🙂 Those are good looking black jeans! I need to update mine. They’re looking faded.
😊 Dark denim is my go to!
I found it!
Great post. I love my dark wash jeans. Just purchased a pair of grey jeans which are quickly becoming a new favorite. I still have a love/hate relationship with my white jeans but am hopeful we will work it out!😉
☺️ love the dark denim the best – black too for a bit dressier. Thanks for the updates on washes
Found it. I love the darker washed .
I love wearing denim jeans all year round !!! My go to brand is Lucky Brand and they are the mid or high rise . I only wear the slim ones that go to your ankle and I usually wear them with sneakers (have tons of sneakers in a variety of colors ), ankle booties or tucked into cowboy boots . I like the dark, medium and black ones .
😊I also like to pair my white jeans with a pop of color. I like the wider leg on the pair you have.
🙂 Found it.
You did a great job with a very difficult subject. I love the one I’m with when it comes to my jeans. I like the black and gray, dark jeans, white jean, barrel jean, light wash – it all depends on my occasion and mood.
😃So glad my favorite NYDJ made your list!!
🙂 Thanks for some good insight Tania!
😃 love all washes of jeans but I don’t like the lighter was too light.
😊 I have mostly dark washed jeans. I also have black jeans because I think they look more stylish than the blue jeans.
😊 Love the light wash jeans!
I found it‼️‼️😀😀😀😀😀
😊 I’m a medium wash girl
🙂 Great information.
😊 I’ve always been a fan of medium or dark wash. I love the looks here and how you’ve styled them.
🙂 enjoyed the post!
🙂 I have grey jeans that I recently purchased and I love them for something a little different. And I really like a light wash for summer along with white.
You can take anything, just leave my dark wash!😉 I even wear them to church on occasion!
My favorite jeans are black for winter and white for summer. Found it 🙂
😀. I love my white jeans. So easy to style, either casual or dressy.
😊 Great advice … I never considered grey before but think I’ll head to Talbots & try them.
🙂I have a variety of jean colors but I more often opt for the versatile dark denim.
😁I wear jeans almost every day so this post is made for me!
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I think light wash jeans are the hardest to style! Black & white can look dressy, dark denim is great, medium works, but the light ….less so…Just my opinion.
😀 I like a variety ofjean washes in my wardrobe.
Great post, Tania! Love my white jeans – just as you say, thicker fabric! I have good luck with J. Crew. Thanks!
🙂 I love white denim for summer. I’ve bought the light but always choose the dark.
🙂 I love white denim for summer. Dark jeans are my favorite.
🙂 straight leg jeans are still by favorite style. Love them in all washes and white.
🙂 thank you
😃 Great post. I have got to hit the stores and find a new pair of white jeans. The dilemma…straight leg, boot, cuffed, frayed, so many choices and which will look good.
😊I like the NYDJ brand. They fit well and they are easy to wear. The frayed hem is in style now. So cute.
Thank you for your suggestions, Tania. I have been thinking about light gray jeans for a while. 🙂
😊 love the jeans post- I too wear all the colors and styles- so comfortable and can dress up or go casual.
😊 Love the gray jeans!
🙂 found it! Love the great jeans! Trying on jeans is like trying on bathing suits:(
🙂 I’m a dark blue jean fan.
Found it 🙂 I always like the medium wash, myself.
😊I’ve always loved a good pair of jeans. Now that I’m older I tend to prefer the dark to medium wash jeans as they do make me look slimmer.
😉 I love jeans, all colors & different styles.
Found it. The dark wash jeans are always a good choice when in doubt on what to wear!😊🌻
Found it🙂. Kut from the Kloth is my favorite brand of jeans.
🙂 Found it. I like a dark wash jean the best. I also like the wider leg jeans.
Found it! I’m trying not to comment again on the suede shopper tote but I’m in love with that bag! Anyway, I love a nice pair of grey jeans. I feel like you can really dress them up or down and everything goes with them.
😊 I have always loved jeans of any wash. I have been wanting to try some in gray. Thanks for all the options.
😊 I love a good dark wash jean to elevate my look too! I also enjoy wearing gray white and ivory.
you are correct about comfort in jeans is key. Thanks for the options. My preference is usually dark wash. 🙂
FOUND THEM🙂! I really like the gray jeans from Talbots!
🙂 I, too, prefer the dark wash jeans to look a bit dressier. And the medium wash for just casual.
😊 Dark and medium jeans are my favorite! Great information
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🙂 You’re spot-on with the washes. I can usually snag the lighter washes for a very good price, then wear them to my volunteer gig at the food pantry – don’t care about how dirty they can get!
😊I love wearing jeans now that I’m retired. The dark wash is so classic.
🙂 dark wash & black my favorite
Found it:)Just ordered the Chico Wide Leg White Jeans!
🙂 Found it
Thank you for such a great informative post. 😊
🙂 I love Kut from the Kloth jeans too!
😊 Dark jeans are a classic!
😊. Thank you for highlighting the grey jeans. I don’t have any but it made me think of the different ways I might wear them!
😀 need to try white jeans.
😊 I might try the gray for something different!
🙂 I like to wear dark or medium wash jeans. I have had good luck with Eddie Bauer jeans. Looking to buy some new white jeans.
🙂 times two!
Just recently bought my very first pair of white jeans based on your recommendation. Loving them!
🤗 I really enjoyed both posts today
Good morning Tania! My preferences – dark wash, a medium-dark wash, and then I generally skip past the lighter washes to off-white denim. I do have one pair of slim cut lighter wash jeans, but as you said, they are quite casual, so I don’t wear them a whole lot. I prefer off-white denim to light wash for a summery look/feel. 🙂 And yes, I finally found a pair of off-white trouser leg jeans that fit me well, and I love them.
😊Dark wash is my favorite
🙂 Found smiley! I just restocked my jeans, because I love wide jeans, so I have the various washes and colors. Have a blessed week!
😀I will never stop wearing jeans! In all colors!
😀My go to is medium also. Thanks
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I love blue jeans…..in any wash!
I have had the best luck finding styles, fit and budget at Old Navy.
Love the dark wash jeans😊
☺️ I love all my jeans, blue, black, white and grey.
😊 I love all kinds of jeans. So many choices now. Love a dark wash for polish and slimming effect. Love the rocks.
😀 All nice washes in the jeans. I wear white after Labor Day too.
I love wearing white all year round.
found it!
nice jeans!
Found it 🙂 Jeans are my go to pieces in my wardrobe.
😀didn’t find it, & great denim. & I like the rock idea.
🙂 found it and also found medium wash is what I reach for almost every day. I have the other washes too and even a few colors as well – and mostly high rise too👏🏻👏🏻. I do like the wider legs that are offered now too.
Thanks for the reminder about my gray jeans & pink. I have a pink blazer that will look great with my gray jeans today for lunch with a friend:)
Yay! That sounds like a great plan for the day1
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I love blue jeans…any shade! I have had the best luck finding my fit, style and budget at Old Navy.
☺️the black boot cut jeans are my favorite
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I have light, medium, and dark wash jeans along with black. Totally agree that I don’t want to feel like a sausage when I wear jeans. I like the Wrangler and Silver brands.
😀love a good pair of dark jeans
🙂 Jeans are always a must to have but your styling tips give us modern updates! Love the New York blue tee. NY girl here, Thank You Tania!
Visiting New York City is on my bucket list.
🙂 I love this blog, thanks for keeping us stylish 🩷
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I am drawn to dark jeans. I have purchased light jeans but they seem to end up staying in the closet. I am wearing several pairs of jeans from Maurices. Their jeans fit me well and are at a good price point.
I like wearing light wash jeans in the summer months.
😀medium wash jeggings for me
🙂 thanks for the great info. I typically go darker wash. I love white in the summer but it never fails I get them dirty!!
😊I need the curvy fit. The Talbots store I buy my clothes from rarely have curvy fit pants.
🙂 Nice jeans post.
😊I practically live in white jeans in the summer. Dark wash is my second favorite.
😀!! My go to jeans are dark wash from Talbots
Found it.
Love dark wash. Always has been my fav