How To Style White Denim This Spring/Summer
If there’s ever a time to branch out from your usual blue denim, it’s spring. The warmer months make a great case for crisp whites or milky off-white alternatives, and a slew of our favourite Instagram stars are showcasing how.
Granted, the white jean is famously hard to pull off – it can easily veer into that early-noughties territory – but it is easier than you might think with the right fit and styling. Opt for looser silhouettes; we love baggier or peg-shaped cuts paired with oversized layers like a chunky knit, low-key chore jacket, or a roomy blazer. And always look for stiff, thick denim, no skin-baring stretched knees, please. Scroll for five ways to make white denim feel cool.
Look 1
Consider this a masterclass in minimalist chic, with a twist. The white denim and a classic grey polo give that effortless, low-key Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy vibe, and the addition of a tasselled necklace and a buttermilk-yellow knit tied as a belt elevates the look. Fresh, modern and perfect for spring weekends.
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Look 2
The pop of red theory is this season’s easiest but most effective styling hack, and we are officially obsessed. Who knew red pretty much went with everything – it’s the ultimate sartorial chameleon. From business black to romantic pinks and – of course – crisp white denim, like this look.
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Look 3
White jeans do sometimes veer into the wrong side of preppy, and this look kind of plays on that – the addition of a silk headscarf, the knitted cardigan, the ballet flat. By all means, if the headscarf is a little too polarising, tie it at the waist as a belt or twist it around the neck like a bandana.
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Look 4
There are lots of layered looks popping up on Instagram that feel very Miu Miu / Prada-coded. White jeans give it a fresh look for spring, and this COS tee is one of the best tomboy striped tees we’ve come across.
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Look 5
Chore jackets have become a bit of a cult classic. Give yours a refresh with white denim – it’s especially good if you’re doubling up with a mid-wash denim on top, but it works just as well with more muted tones like beige and chocolate brown. Finish off with some red flip-flops for all the vibes of The Row, minus the ludicrous price tag.
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