What to Wear With White Jeans

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Even though I love wearing white jeans year round, I wear them much more during the warmer months. I love how fresh and chic they look. I have a few different styles that I plan to wear a ton this spring and summer but my top two are these wide leg white jeans that I have had for years and love so much and this straight leg pair that I just recently purchased. White jeans are also a great piece to dress up or down and can be worn a ton of different ways and for a variety of occasions.

Despite many of the concerns surrounding styling white jeans, they are actually very versatile. They can work year-round and be dressed up or down easily. White jeans pair well with many colors and textures making them suitable for anyone. Styling white jeans well depends on fit, fabric weight, and contrast so it can take a bit of trial and error to find the right pair. Once you have a pair you love, the right styling tips can help you wear those white jeans for casual, work-appropriate, or elevated looks. I am sharing a round-up of ways that I have styled white jeans over the years and how versatile they can be in your closet.

What to Wear With White Jeans

Tops to Wear With White Jeans

White Jeans With a Striped Top

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Stripes are already a closet staple for me and I love how pairing stripes with white jeans always feels so chic. It’s effortless and timeless and will always be in style. And they can easily be styled with any outerwear piece and a ton of different shoe choices. Especially if you are traveling during the spring or summer, a striped top and white jeans will be a great base that can be worn a multitude of ways.

White Jeans with Neutral Tones

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As a forever neutrals lover, wearing neutral browns and creams with white is a staple look for me. It may seem strange to pair two colors together that are soooo similar but it can actually look polished and well styled. A winter white sweater with white denim is one of the most chic outfits to wear in the colder months, while a white jeans outfit with a crisp white tee is the perfect combo in the spring/summer. To add more depth to the look, add accessories with some color or in richer neutral tones  to help balance out the look perfectly.

White Jeans with a Bright Top

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Nothing makes vibrant colors stand out more than pairing them with something white. I love these kind of looks during summer. When choosing a look like this, try to pick bold color item for the look and then keep everything else neutral. If you top is bright, opt for neutral shoes and a neutral bag to balance the look.

White Jeans with a Denim Shirt

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A denim shirt will always be a classic and I love how it looks styled with white jeans. It’s technically a denim on denim look but the contrast of the dark wash with the white is perfect. If I had to choose between a lighter wash denim shirt or a darker wash for versatility purposes, I would always choose dark wash. It’s more timeless and easier to style.

Related: Spring Outfit Ideas (Or For a Warm Weather Vacation)

What Shoes To Wear With White Jeans

Strappy Sandals with White Jeans

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Strappy sandals are a great shoe to wear with white denim especially in the spring/summer. My first choice is usually neutrals but if you are wearing black and white in your outfit, adding a strappy black sandal is the perfect complementary piece. Black is a strong contrasting color but the delicateness of the straps ensure they don’t create too much bulk. Any shoe that is too chunky or heavy is harder to style with white jeans. Color is fine but it’s more about the overall style of the shoe and sole. Because white denim is so light, a very bulky shoe will draw too much attention to the feet and offset the proportions of the outfit. Try to stick with delicate styles whether that be flats or heels.

White Jeans with Clear Sandals

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My favorite type of shoe to wear with white denim will forever be a clear sandal. They don’t compete with anything in the outfit and create an elongating look. Even if the heel is a block heel like what I’m wearing in this picture, it still looks unnoticeable because the straps of the sandal are clear. I own quite a few pairs of clear sandals but the two I most recommend are this block heel style and this high heel style. I own both and have been wearing them for years.

Are White Jeans in Fashion?

White jeans will always be in style and they reappear every season. They are most frequently featured in spring, summer, and fall collections though I do love a winter white moment too. And you CAN wear white after Labor Day! Current styles of white jeans focus on relaxed fits, straight-leg, and wide-leg silhouettes rather than something too fitted. My personal favorite white jeans are a high-waisted wide leg style. Even if you have a pair of white jeans that were purchased years ago, you can still make them look current by pairing them with modern silhouettes and textures.