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Often associated with preppy pearls and high summer off-duty attire, white jeans can feel limiting. We’re here to bust that myth. White jeans can be worn with anything and don’t have to be limited to the confines of the holiday weekends that bookend the summer months.
For starters, the neutral nature of the color opens up a world of opportunity in pairings and immediately elevates nearly any outfit for a more “done” look. Next, playing with the fit, accessories, and length can bring your personal style into play and make for unique outfits no matter where you live or what your aesthetic is. Lastly, depending on the tone and weave of the denim, you can really wear white jeans year round. In the winter, layered with warm camel knits and leather jackets, they can feel unexpectedly chic; and in the summer, they are the best alternative to shorts when the AC is blasting or if you are feeling a bit more modest.
If you haven’t already, take your pair out of the closet (or go shopping!) and start playing with pairings; we’ve styled ten outfits that we plan to wear on repeat this year. Let your white jeans become the secret weapon in your capsule arsenal.
Seaside Style
White jeans are light and summery by default. Pairing them with a white ruffled top adds feminine flair to a monochromatic outfit—just take it from a young Goldie Hawn. Simple details like a cocktail watch and elevated leather flipflop sandals bring the whole look together for a day in the sun that is occasion appropriate right through to cocktail hour.
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Helena Poplin Top
58.00 at aritzia.com
Dazzler Ankle Jean
$218.00 at motherdenim.com
Faubourg Watch
18500.00 at hermes.com
Kittle Sandals
$100.00 at dolcevita.com
Transitional Weather Triumphant
Unpredictable seasonal weather doesn’t mean you have to stick to your winter palette. By all means, keep your pairings light and opt for a brown color scheme in your boots and sweaters and pair with a pair of relaxed ivory denim pants. Take a note from Sophie Turner, who plays into her auburn hair color with warm, soft tones. Weather appropriate, but masterful.
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Natalia Sweater
$900.00 at modaoperandi.com
Logan Jeans
$258.00 at rag-bone.com
Days Sunglasses
€246.00 at farfetch.com
Hedda Boots
$200.00 at vagabond.com
Feminine Classic
Alexa Chung, is an a pro at mixing neutrals with feminine and whimsical accents for a savoir-faire that is uniquely her own. Here, her white cigarette leg jeans are elegantly paired with a classic navy blazer that is neither oversized, nor too slim fit, which keeps proportions in balance. Add a Mary Jane’s with a double strap twist and you have an instant levity to the look.
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Pea Coat
$825.00 at maxmara.com
Cashmere Sweater
$148.00 at jcrew.com
Prima Ankle Jeans
$210.00 at agjeans.com
Benni Flats
$450.00 at bergdorfgoodman.com
Runway Ready
Proof that white jeans doesn’t have to mean your look is summery or simple. Go the high contrast supermodel route instead. White jeans smartly paired with edgy accessories—a harness, a leather jacket, and conductor’s hat, and maybe some killer chunky gold jewelry and motorcycle gloves—will have you one step closer. to the iconic look of the ‘90s. Next stop? The Versace runway.
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Collared Leather Jacket
590.00 at cos.com
Suspender Harness
143.00 at wolfandbadger.com
Zurie Jean
$228.00 at citizensofhumanity.com
Danube Mod Cap
$56.00 at etsy.com
Bohemian Bliss
Unfussy romantic sophistication in 2025 comes in the form of Chemea Kamali’s Chloè girl. Here, Princess Maria-Olympia leans into the style by pairing a bohemian bodysuit with white flare jeans, and gold beachy accessories that have just the right amount of goddess glint.
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Guipure Bodysuit
$2890.00 at bergdorfgoodman.com
Alina Jeans
$590.00 at neimanmarcus.com
Cove Shell Clutch
$595.00 at simkhai.com
Memento Necklace
$298.00 at maisonette.com
Timeless With a Twist
If you prefer to keep your closet filled with classic black and white neutrals, the best way to keep things interesting is to add some personality with your accessories and silhouettes. Make a bold statement in a structured hate (maybe even one with a veil
) and pair with sleek cap-toed shoes ooze ladylike taste. But here’s the twist: try a baggier style of white jeans or maybe a barrel leg to balance the look and keep things modern.
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Organic Cotton Jacket
$59.90 at quince.com
Low Slung Baggy Jeans
$228.00 at agolde.com
New Bonnie Veil
1150.00 at farfetch.com
Cap-Toe Pump
$298.00 at toryburch.com
Utilitarian Essentials
Girlish might not quite be your thing. Embrace androgyny and uni-sex styles by layering utilitarian pieces with a checked blazer and a straight leg silhouette for balance.
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Canvas Trucker Jacket
$3850.00 at prada.com
Tweed Blazer
798.00 at net-a-porter.com
Mid Rise ’90s Loose Jeans
$79.95 at gap.com
Always Bandana
14.98 at levi.com
Preppy With a Pop
Sometimes the simplest outfits are the best of the bunch. A classic button up and white jeans with a simple car coat for example, made all the more classic with a scarfv and a pair of loafers. But here’s the fun little punch: a cropped silhouette to show off some personality socks. Embrace the fun with a pair of cropped white jeans to show off the motif of your choosing, we prefer a pop of color and florals for spring. Not particularly groundbreaking, but definitely fun!
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Sculpted Shirt
$201.00 at frame-store.com
Zooey Jean
$225.00 at lalignenyc.com
Intarsia-Knit Socks
181.00 at farfetch.com
Jordaan Loafers
$1050.00 at Gucci
Cinched and Stylish
“Slip into these irresistibly cute paper bag jeans and let the compliments draw in,” says Fashion Assistant, Mayra Morales, “What’s great about this particular style is that they cinch at the waist just right—no belt needed (but hey! Feel free to accessorize if you’re feeling fancy). With a shape that flatters and a design that pops, these jeans were made to stand out, no matter the occasion.” Whether you are a recently emboldened minimalist or the ever-evolving trendsetter, these to be the white jeans for you.
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Lottie Silk Tank
395.00 at net-a-porter.com
Denim Jeans
$1250.00 at miumiu.com
Hollyhock Cavallino Belt
$350.00 at neimanmarcus.com
Halo Acacia Earrings
185.00 at modaoperandi.com
Capri Casual
Who doesn’t love a classic? “This Jackie O vibe from the ’70s is pure magic,” Fashion Assistant, Fatima Pelaez says, “ Cropped jeans are the canvas, but it’s the unexpected choices that elevate the look. Post-White House, she leaned into a more relaxed wardrobe, but her eye for detail never faded.” She says of this look the style icon wore while on summer holiday in Capri.
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Max Slim Tee
48.00 at thereformation.com
Callie Jeans
178.00 at joesjeans.com
‘A’ Silk Scarf
$260.00 at aspinaloflondon.com
Jackie Ohh II Sunglasses
$195.00 at ray-ban.com
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