How to Wear White Jeans

A spring and summer staple - white jeans - can be a foundational piece in your wardrobe.  Here are some great looks featuring white jeans, as well as some tips on selecting a pair that work for you.

Serena (Blake Lively) on Gossip Girl paired white jeans with a silky cream top.  Notice that these white jeans are bootcut, which look great with either flats or heels.  Also notice that these white jeans are a thick enough material that they don't show any undergarments!

Kate Middleton paired her straight leg white jeans with a grey cardigan sweater and black flats for a polished, yet casual, look.  This could easily transition into an evening look with a pair of heels and statement earrings.  Again, notice the material is a thicker, high quality denim.

Here are some options for white jeans:

Paige makes really nice white jeans, which are available at most department stores and Anthropologie.  For department stores, pay attention to Friends & Family discounts and other coupons.  At Anthropologie, you can sign up to receive 15% off a purchase during your birthday month!

Paige Hidden Hills Bootcut Jeans, Anthropologie,  $189

rag & bone is another cool brand to look out for.  They make great denim!  These skinny, cropped jeans can take you from spring (with booties as pictured), or with sandals in the summer. 

rag & bone "The Skinny" Crop Jeans, Nordstrom, $165

Generally, you can wear your white jeans with pretty much any neutral color pallet - or a splash of color.  As far as footwear, pair them with flats, booties, or sandals.  Generally, I avoid any knee-high boots with white jeans.  (Save the tall boots for the fall and winter with your dark denim.)