How to Wear White Jeans: 5 Outfit Ideas for White Jeans

White jeans are made of white denim and white threading. The color of white jeans can range from pure winter white to eggshell to off-white. Style guides may differ on how and when to wear white jeans, but these light pants can work with several tops, shoes, and more.

There’s an old-fashioned mantra stipulating that you shouldn’t wear after Labor Day. Many stylists and fashionistas, however, wear white jeans year-round. What matters is that you feel comfortable in your outfit and wear it with style and confidence.

Like a pair of blue jeans or black jeans, white jeans come in various fits and types:

1. 1. Straight-leg jeans: Straight-cut white jeans have a straight up-and-down fit through the entire leg. These straight jeans can be on the baggy side, like boyfriend jeans or relaxed-fit ones, or more on the fitted side, like slim-fit jeans.
2. 2. Skinny jeans: Skinny white jeans are tight-fitting throughout the leg, from the thigh down to the ankle. White skinny jeans are often part of summery looks.
3. 3. Bootcut jeans: Bootcut jeans flare out slightly at the ankle. This type of jean pairs well with ankle boots.
4. 4. Wide-leg jeans: Wide-leg jeans are cut wide throughout the leg, beginning to flare around the mid-thigh and then continuing down to a wide leg opening.
5. 5. High-rise jeans: High-rise jeans, or high-waist jeans, sit around your belly button. This style has come back into vogue. White high-rise jeans are a hip pair of streetwear pants.
6. 6. Low-rise jeans: Low-rise jeans hit a few inches below your belly button at your hips. This style of jeans was very popular in the 2000s.

Try out these white jeans outfits to add some bolder looks to your wardrobe:

1. 1. Pair with a white denim jacket. Go for an all-white outfit with white pants, a white denim jacket, and white shoes. Wear a colorful T-shirt for a pop of color.
2. 2. Try a crop top. Crop tops and tank tops can go well with a pair of high-rise jeans; this combo makes for a remarkably trendy look and can make for a fun summer outfit.
3. 3. Go for a black and white combo. White and black go great together, so try a pair of white jeans with a black turtleneck for an outfit of contrasting colors.
4. 4. Employ a French tuck. If you wear a button-down or baggy T-shirt, you can play with the French tuck by tucking the front half of your shirt into your white jeans and letting the back half flow out casually.
5. 5. Throw on a bold jacket. Style white jeans with a bomber jacket or a leather jacket to create a contrast of color and material.

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