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Few style staples rival the ubiquitous impact ofdenim, especially awell-fittingpair of jeans.
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Why Lighten Denim?
Getting Started
Before starting the process, decide how light you want to go.
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To achieve a uniform look, you may need to repeat the process.
It works quickly to provide a noticeably lighter lookjust verify to wear gloves when using it.
Bernholtz suggests buying a few different grades at the hardware store so you could customize the amount of distressing.
Lightly sand your denim, doing one side at a time until you’ve achieved the look you want.
If you’re particularly inspired, perhaps you’ll even try making someDIY cutoffsfor a whole new denim wardrobe.
Bleach is typically the fastest way to lighten your jeans at home.
Create a mixture as instructed above to make it safely and quickly achieve the lighter result you want.
It’s best used as part of your laundry routine to aid in washing and brightening.
Many jeans today have spandex or stretchier fabrics, which require extra caution when dealing with bleach.
