White jeans- yay or nay?

[Anonymous]

Love them and wear them with lots of things. I also think pink, yellow and light blue denim is fun. My yellow jeans get a lot of use in spring. Maybe compromise with a light color.

[Anonymous]

White is classic but ecru probably looks more current at the moment. Be careful if you’re pear-shaped. Light-colored pants will make your bottom half look even bigger.

I like both of these options. The Nordstrom pair is available in both white and ecru.

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/wit-and-wisdom-absolution-frayed-high-waist-ankle-flare-jeans-nordstrom-exclusive/7151496?country=US¤cy=USD

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/levis-501-90s-jean3?color=012&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kinda of nay. They feel dated to me.

Same. I used to wear them a lot. I took them out the other day and felt like they were 'over'. I have seen a more creamier white and a different cut than the white ones I currently own. It may be more the fit of the jean and shade is different now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kinda of nay. They feel dated to me.

Same. I used to wear them a lot. I took them out the other day and felt like they were 'over'. I have seen a more creamier white and a different cut than the white ones I currently own. It may be more the fit of the jean and shade is different now.

oh- like the urban outfitter ones pp linked! That is definitely what is more in now in both shade and fit.

Unfortunately, I look awful in that style. I tried a pair on and I look short and dumpy in them. I have very muscular legs and I'm almost 5'5", athletic--that style makes me look short and fat.

[Anonymous]

I have three pair of white jeans and wear them all the time. Basically from April to October. I tend to wear them with darker tops. Camel at the lightest.

Oxyclean is your friend, but I don't wear them on planes.

[Anonymous]

I agree it's a certain "wine mom" look and a little dated right now. I also think not many people actually look good in them -- you have to have very thin legs, not much butt, on the taller side, etc. And they just don't seem like they'd get that much use -- you can't wear them anytime you're going to be sitting on the grass or a picnic bench or bleachers; can't wear them if it's going to be very hot; not particularly dressy; not particularly practical for sporty/movement days; only look good with certain tops; need to make sure you're wearing the right underwear; etc. I can think of a couple of theoretical things to which I'd wear them, but it really would be pretty limited.

But I love colored jeans. I've always wanted a pair of bright or dark green jeans, but have never pulled the trigger. And I think PP's yellow jeans would be very cute. I bought dark grey jeans last fall, and I have liked them a lot more than I thought I would.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kinda of nay. They feel dated to me.

Same. I used to wear them a lot. I took them out the other day and felt like they were 'over'. I have seen a more creamier white and a different cut than the white ones I currently own. It may be more the fit of the jean and shade is different now.

oh- like the urban outfitter ones pp linked! That is definitely what is more in now in both shade and fit.

Unfortunately, I look awful in that style. I tried a pair on and I look short and dumpy in them. I have very muscular legs and I'm almost 5'5", athletic--that style makes me look short and fat.

I also like the urban outfitters one, and they would look really cute on my teen who is 5'7" and a size zero. She would say that $98 is a ridiculous amount to spend on jeans and she wouldn't want to have to worry about washing them, though.

[Anonymous]

I don’t understand the comments about white being hard to style? You can wear them with almost any color on top. I especially like white with navy for spring. It also looks great with almost any brightly-colored top.

For a trendier look, try going monochromatic, like one of the examples below:

[Anonymous]

yuck

[Anonymous]

I think ecru or cream jeans are more current, and less stark. I have a super affordable pair from H&M that I wear with mostly neutrals like black, gray, and tan. The high waistband won't be for everyone, but I am petite and like the look with my top tucked in.

https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0962601012.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the comments about white being hard to style? You can wear them with almost any color on top. I especially like white with navy for spring. It also looks great with almost any brightly-colored top.

For a trendier look, try going monochromatic, like one of the examples below:

This feels like an argument against white jeans -- all of these look very dated to me. Very "middle aged wine mom" as a PP put it. These outfits are also extremely boring and don't physically flatter these women, even the model in the second pic.

I think if you are looking for a pair of light summer pants, a linen trouser in white, off-white, or tan, would look more modern and flatter most people better (way more options in terms of rise, width of leg, and pant in linen pants than in jeans).

[Anonymous]

White jeans look trashy to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kinda of nay. They feel dated to me.

Same. I used to wear them a lot. I took them out the other day and felt like they were 'over'. I have seen a more creamier white and a different cut than the white ones I currently own. It may be more the fit of the jean and shade is different now.

oh- like the urban outfitter ones pp linked! That is definitely what is more in now in both shade and fit.

Unfortunately, I look awful in that style. I tried a pair on and I look short and dumpy in them. I have very muscular legs and I'm almost 5'5", athletic--that style makes me look short and fat.

Oh yes, the Urban Outfitters ones are Levis 501 90s style. I bought a pair of these in stonewashed black (from the Levis store) and I wear them like every other day. Love the fit. Loose and comfy.

My white jeans are Levis 720, which is fitted. I am a size 2 with brown skin, so maybe that's why they work. I like them a lot. Best when it's a tonal outfit (cream tank and a cream/white blazer)

[Anonymous]

I actually love that second pic as an option for summer casual workwear.

[Anonymous]

I like the idea of white jeans, but not the reality of wearing any jeans in warm weather.