Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [How To Wear White Jeans](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/935) [Style](/index%2Ephp/style) / 18 May 2020 # How To Wear White Jeans Done right, white jeans are a sartorial hit. Done badly, they’re a serious fashion faux pas. The keys to success are a slim leg – nothing too baggy, nothing too tight – and avoiding any fussy details, rips or distressing. As for styling them, here are five ways to make the look work... ## Look 1 Sticking to light, tonal colours is essential for a pulled-together look. Light greys and khakis will stop the stark white of your denim from standing out too much. ![](https://media.slman.com/I3pMiXOj6yGYvQyEQ_jte1Nz1Qo=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F05%2Fwhite-jeans-look-1.jpg) [Casual Worker Jacket, £160 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fcasual-worker-jacket-mens-conley-in-green%2F) [Men's Classic Cotton T-Shirt In Grey Melange, £70 | Sunspel](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35928&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunspel.com%2Frow%2Fmen-s-short-sleeve-crew-neck-t-shirt-grey-melange.html) [Jersey Stretch Slim Fit Jeans, £115 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fjersey-stretch-slim-fit-jeans-mens-cousin-in-white%2F) [Finlay Suede Trainers, £135 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fsuede-trainers-mens-finley-in-mid-grey%2F) ## LOOK 2 Channel your inner Parisian in this cool, effortless look. Breton + denim shirt + white jeans = an easy, everyday outfit. ![](https://media.slman.com/qOQq4tLbLz8kaWtqcOLVfNwgAi0=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F05%2Fnewwhite-jeans-look-2.jpg) [Topstitche Denim Shir](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/topstitched-denim-shirt-p08574499.html?v1=34871755&v2=1445090)[t, £19.99 | ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3708&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allsaints.com%2Fmen%2Fleathers%2Fallsaints-colt-leather-jacket%2F%3Fcolour%3D5%26category%3D9)[Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/topstitched-denim-shirt-p08574499.html?v1=34871755&v2=1445090) [River Slim-Leg Jeans, £220 | Acne Studios](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fintl%2Fproducts%2FAcne-Studios-River-slim-leg-jeans-1325865) [Slim-Fit Striped Linen T-Shirt, £150 | 120%](https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/product/120/clothing/striped-t-shirts/slim-fit-striped-linen-t-shirt/14097096491385101) [Donnie Leather Trainers, £59 (was £99) | Kurt Geiger]() ## LOOK 3 Remember that tip about tonal shades? Varying shades of blue will also do the job. Layer up with boxy separates for a contemporary feel. ![](https://media.slman.com/PcyDXwEENMfvu2KJTRYxUJ0Jzes=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F05%2Flook-4-new-white-jeans.jpg) [Knitted Cotton Jacket, £89 | COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosstores.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Fcoats-and-jackets%2Fproduct.knitted-cotton-jacket-blue.0852774002.html) [Round-Neck T-Shirt, £15 | COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosstores.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Ft-shirts%2Fproduct.round-neck-t-shirt-black.0164609004.html) [Woven Solid Belt, £81 | Anderson's]() [Cotton Slim-Fit Jeans, £155 | Sandro](https://uk.sandro-paris.com/en/man-winter-collection/cotton-slim-fit-jeans/SHPJE00118.html?dwvar_SHPJE00118_color=10#q=slim+fit+jeans&start=1) [Larch Suede Tassel Loafers, £175 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fsuede-tassel-loafers-mens-larch-in-navy-blue%2F) ## LOOK 4 Take a classic, grown-up approach to the look by adding smart loafers and a linen shirt – think old-school Hollywood film stars on vacation. ![](https://media.slman.com/jJE17vdzTlDWhpMO9cYVT4yOR1k=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F05%2Fwhite-jeans-look-4-new.jpg) [Split Suede Loafers With Topstitching](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/split-suede-loafers-with-topstitching-p12609520.html?v1=34141728&v2=1445132)[, £69.99 | ](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/brown-soft-leather-deck-shoes-c1864542p8831618.html?colorId=700)[Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/split-suede-loafers-with-topstitching-p12609520.html?v1=34141728&v2=1445132) [Braided Leather Belt, £34.95 | ](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/collection/jackets-and-trench-coats/view-all/braided-leather-belt-c911122p8813403.html)Massimo Dutti [100% Linen Slim Fit Shirt, £49.95 | Massimo Dutti](https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/100%25-linen-slim-fit-shirt-c1864542p8843254.html?colorId=710) [Slater Slim-Fit Stretch Denim Jeans, £140 | NN07](https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/product/nn07/clothing/slim-jeans/slater-slim-fit-stretch-denim-jeans/11813139151093044) ## Look 5 Put a casual, everyday spin on the look – a sweatshirt and trainers make white jeans feel almost incidental. ![](https://media.slman.com/N_CEnqPxaUH8yyHcpQbjNdxv3ys=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F05%2Fwhite-jeans-look-5.jpg) [Kinney 47 Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, £245 | Garrett Leight California](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fgarrett-leight-california-optical%2Faccessories%2Fsquare-frame%2Fkinney-47-square-frame-acetate-sunglasses%2F17957409489448056) [Raw Hem Cotton-Blend Sweatshirt, £115 | Albam](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FAlbam-Raw-hem-cotton-blend-sweatshirt-1341759) [Slim Fit Denim Jeans, £180 | Mr P.](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fslim-jeans%2Fslim-fit-denim-jeans%2F12938511207312282) [Killshot 2 Sneakers, £101 | Nike](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens_category/shoes_sneakers/exclusives/nike-killshot-2-sneakers/85231) DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. 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