As spring weather finds it groove, the urge to lighten things up, sartorially, at least, is hard to resist. Heavy boots give way to delicate flats, sweaters to breezy blouses, and denim might just shift into shades of white. The truth is, white jeans (in all their shades) work year-round. They feel crisp and chic in winter, too, but there’s something especially fresh about them for spring, making them a worthy addition to any wardrobe.
Vogue’s Favorite White Jeans:
Bright white brings a clean, polished element to classic looks, pairing just as easily with neutrals as it does with flashes of color, while shades of ecru offer a softer way in (creamy tones work particularly well with pastels, or primary hues like red and blue).
White denim has long been a favorite of the street style set, spotted from New York to Paris, as well as on fashion-forward celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Alexa Chung. This season it walked the runways, too—notably at Celine, styled with oversized blazers and piles of jewelry.
Like traditional blue denim, white jeans come in a range of shapes and cuts. From relaxed straight-legs to slim pencil styles and low-slung, loose pairs, the options are abundant. If you haven’t yet ventured into white denim territory, consider this your sign to start this spring. Below, we’re breaking down our favorite silhouettes and exactly how to wear them.
Relaxed Straight-Leg
Approachable and wearable, the relaxed straight leg is the girl-next-door of denim, and Still Here’s Everyday jean has already earned a cult following. We love a crisp white pair mixed with plaid (ideally wrapped around the waist) and soft, suede loafers.
Cropped
Cropped white denim has a chic, ’90s, dare we say CBK-adjacent, vibe. Channel that energy with a trim white turtleneck sweater, black leather loafers, and oval frames.
