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Whether you’re after a wide-leg, cropped-length or even a jean-jogger hybrid, we’ve found a white jean to suit almost any style.
Jeans are a natural go-to for so many occasions – walking the dog, dinner with friends and even some less-formal office environments – so it’s unsurprising that we mark them as a must-have in our wardrobes. In fact, the fabric is so versatile that we’ve turned our attention to longline coats, dresses, midi skirts and shirts in recent months, doting on dutiful denim for endless outfit possibilities.
As the weather gets warmer and we start to lose the layers, we look for ways to bring jeans into spring-summer, whether that’s a lighter-weight fabric, cooler cotton blend or, on this occasion, changing up the colour. Enter: white jeans.
While they may not be new, white jeans make for a wonderful – and easy – replacement for our beloved blue denim around this time of year. But following the fashionable styles, we’re still steering away from skinny and leaning towards wide-leg, straight-leg and big, baggy fits. High-waisted options are also a fan-favourite as brands play with a spectrum of shades from creamy colours to bright white.
Nice and neutral, the key to styling is simple as we see the likes of Whistles, Boden and River Island really lean into the oat milk latte look by pairing with like colours. Meanwhile Hugo Boss, Ikks and Cos have clashed the shade with black to make more of a monotone look. Either way, the message is simple: less is certainly more.
Keep reading below to see our 11 favourite finds from the high street to the high end. Just remember white jeans are much more high maintenance than your basic blue, so muddy dog walks, messy brunches or kids with sticky fingers may not be the way to keep this style looking sharp.
Boden high-rise wide-leg jeans
Cream in colour with gold-tone buttons up the front, this pair is much warmer than the classic bright white, taking some of the pressure off our efforts to keep them crisp and clean.
Good American good straight jeans
Shop Good American good straight jeans at Anthropologie, £88
Cos high-rise straight-leg jeans
Dorothy Perkins tall Hattie high-waisted straight jeans
Slightly cropped to show off the ankle, these straight-leg jeans are built for summer. Pair with like colours as pictured or bring in some dimension by adding a Breton stripe.
Shop tall Hattie high-waisted straight jeans at Dorothy Perkins, £33.60
Hugo high-waisted relaxed-fit jeans in cotton denim
In a relaxed cup with contrasting details, these jeans lend themselves to be styled in a whole host of ways, whether you bring out the black of the button or keep things nice and neutral.
Shop Hugo high-waisted relaxed-fit jeans in cotton denim at Hugo Boss, £129
We The Free lotus jeans
Incredibly interesting in shape, these jeans are for anyone after something different from their designs. Tie ankles, gathered seams and button-up pockets all help to create a combat trouser palazzo pant hybrid that we just love.
George at Asda neutral zip-up denim boiler suit
Although not your typical white jean, this cream denim boiler suit just had to be added to our basket. The throw-on-and-go piece is the perfect pick for rushed mornings and laid-back looks.
Hush Rey barrel jeans
Barrel-leg jeans are one of our favourite cuts, sitting somewhere in between wide and straight-leg looks. With a heavily elasticated waist, this pair is designed with comfort in mind, making them a great pick for big brunches or even sitting down at your desk.
River Island plus white high-waisted mom jeans
Cuffed at the bottom to easily tailor the length, these jeans could be mistaken for much smarter trousers.
Ikks off-white jogger-style straight jeans
Combining a jean with a jogger, this laidback look is a hybrid of two of our favourite trousers. Perfect for lazy days or running errands, it ticks two boxes to create trouser bliss.
Shop women’s off-white jogger-style ⅞ straight jeans at Ikks, £120
Whistles authentic Hollie button jean
Adding interest through a silver button-up waistband, these cropped jeans lean into smart casual dressing just perfectly.
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