How to Wear White Jeans Like You Know What You're Doing

White jeans may not be the first thing you’d opt for on a dark, gray morning, but if you’ve been living in all-black-everything so far this season, I’m here to pull you out of the sartorial dark and into the light. Our favorite fashion muses are straight-up advocates of white jeans no matter the season, but we’re particularly enamored with how they style them in winter.

One trick is to wear white jeans with plenty of luxurious layers and touchable textures—think cozy shearling coats, cashmere sweaters, and suede boots. So what colors should you wear them with? You can never go wrong with black, olive green, camel, or blue (all of which look particularly striking against crisp, clean whites).

Our favorite styling option is building your outfit entirely out of shades of ivory, ecru, sand, and snow—a sophisticated look that exudes a relaxed elegance. Oh, and here’s the kicker: Your white jeans don’t have to be bright white. Feel free to dabble in trending beige, off-white, and creamy tones.

Ready to be inspired? Scroll below to see how fashion girls are wearing white jeans right now, and then shop the best pairs on the market.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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