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FIT AND PROPORTION
Face the facts: white pants, regardless of the fabric, are not always slimming, so finding the right fit in tightly-woven and (more-than-likely) stretchy denim is important. It’s perhaps a good idea to try a size up in white jeans because they should not be skin-tight. Leave that to leggings, and please pair those tricky things with a top that’s long enough to cover your backside. Neither should jeans be too baggy. Either extreme is not the way to go if your fashion goal is aimed toward tasteful and classic.
The addition of a jacket is a good thing, but remember that cropped versions emphasize the waist and hip-length versions add width. Somewhere in between might work for you. Know what does or doesn’t flatter your figure type and proceed accordingly. When deciding whether to tuck your top in or leave it out, a chic option might be to tie it in the front and leave it hanging longer in the back. Works well for me!
ADDING COLOR
The nice thing about white jeans is that they can attractively be worn with most any color, but teaming them with bold colors or black creates the most dynamic presentation. Add simple nude or black sandals for daytime or jazz things up with gold or silver jewelry and coordinating metallic heels, flats, or sandals for evening. White jeans effortlessly provide a blank summer fashion palette – it’s up to you to add the personal artistic touches that make them shine.
An all-white monochromatic color scheme sometimes works, but can also come off as a bit stark. A more sophisticated monochromatic way to style a white outfit might be to pull
in subtle shades of ivory, cream, or sand to soften the overall appearance. If that’s the route you take, consider gold-toned jewelry with gold-toned shoes or sandals. Other neutral shades like soft gray can also work well in partnership with white.
SHOE CHOICE
Most any style shoe can work with white jeans, but it’s best
to avoid white ones unless they’re sandals or sneakers. An enclosed white shoe is best left to little girls for church wear. For older girls and women, a nude or color that coordinates with the other aspects of the outfit are a better choice. With so many styles to choose from in stores and online, get creative and pull together footwear that highlights and compliments those well- fitting white jeans.
Consider sneakers. They are mega popular right now, and the current big thing is to wear them with casual maxi dresses as well as jeans and shorts. They’re easily found in an array of fun designs, often with eye-catching touches of bling, animal print, and a variety of other striking additions. Casual, comfortable, and fashion forward. What more could you want? Just keep in mind that sneakers look best with a narrow-leg jean.
White jeans are a summer wardrobe gift that keeps on giving. Invest in dependable brands, classic styles, and proper accessories to make the most of a really good fashion thing.
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