White Jeans + Summer

White jeans and summertime are like peanut butter and jelly…they just go together. In my opinion, nothing screams summer more than a crisp pair of white jeans, a fabulous, no-fuss top, adorable sandals and a tasty glass of rosé! Not only are white jeans a great alternative to darker, blue and black styles, but they lighten up your look and give it a fresh, sunny day appearance.

According to Levi Strauss & Co. historian Tracey Panek, white jeans were born of a rebellion. In the 50s and 60s, many schools prohibited blue jeans, deeming them too casual for the classroom. Students found a way around the ban by bleaching their jeans white. Hence, the launch of Levi’s first-ever white jeans.

When shopping for the perfect white jeans, there are a couple things to consider:

#1 is FABRIC. Fabric is undoubtedly an essential factor when choosing out a pair of white denim. Personally, I suggest going for jeans that are made from 100% cotton and have minimal stretch. Now some people love more stretch, but with white jeans sometimes more stretch means thinner fabric which leads to more ridges and dimples to be seen. 

#2 is STYLE. Style is a personal preference. How do you want your white jeans to fit? Cropped, high rise, wide leg, skinny, frayed or finished hem?

#3 is COLOR. Yes, what shade of white do you prefer? Off white, cream, antique, optic or brilliant white to name a few.

Once you’ve found your match, buy another pair. Why? White jeans are a magnet for daily grime, dirt and spills so having a reserve is helpful. 

Now, let’s get dressed. Pull on those white jeans with a tee and sneakers, boho top and flops, a floral blouse and sandals or whatever your heart desires. Oh, and don’t forget the glass of rosé!