How to Wear White Jeans

Look great in white jeans.

White jeans are a major warm-weather fashion trend. They look fresh and summery, and can be dressed up or down in a variety of ways. However, many women avoid them because white jeans are less forgiving than darker colors, and because it can be challenging to keep them stain-free. Despite these things, anyone can wear white jeans by following a few simple steps. Read on, and rock those white jeans tonight!

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• White jeans
• Baby doll top
• White T-shirt
• Flip flops
• Black sweater
• Boots
• Burgundy velvet blazer
• White long sleeve top
• Brown sweater vest
• Navy and white striped top
• Navy sweater coat

1. Find the right fit for your body type. Avoid skin-tight jeans that will show every flaw, as well as baggy boyfriend styles that add pounds. Choose straight-leg or boot-cut styles that sit slightly below your natural waist to create a long, lean silhouette. Curvy girls can try trouser-style jeans with a flat front and flap pockets in back.

2. Carry stain-remover wipes or a stain-remover stick in your purse when you're wearing white jeans. If you are accident-prone, avoid dark-colored drinks such as coffee and red wine. If you do spill something on your white jeans, treat the stain immediately, and wash them as soon as possible.

3. Wash your white jeans with a little bit of bleach. Hang them to dry, because the dryer will turn them yellow over time. Separate them from any colored clothing when washing.

4. Complete your look. Try summer brights, which will make white jeans pop. Add a brightly colored silk shirt and some nude wedge heels, which will elongate your legs. Alternatively, pair white jeans with a classic top, such as a chambray button-down shirt or a nautical-striped tee.

5. Pay attention to what you wear under your white jeans. Wear nude-colored panties that do not create a pronounced panty line. Remember, white jeans show every bump.

Tips & Warnings

• Look for white jeans in a variety of cuts. You can find skinny leg styles, wide leg options or boot cuts in most stores today.

• Realize that not all whites are the same. You can look for white jeans with more yellow or tan in the shade, or opt for the texture of white cords, to vary the look.

• Always follow the washing instructions on white jeans to keep them crisp and clean.

• Avoid washing white jeans with other colored items that could run.

• Check your rear view to be sure you don't have panty lines to mar the look!

References

• Glamour; Why You Need White Jeans Now (And a Few Simple Rules for Wearing 'Em); June 2009