Summer color – WHITE: How to wear white jeans & pants

With summer just around the corner, on the list of wardrobe essentials that make your spring/summer rotation should be a pair of crisp, slim white trousers and white jeans.

White jeans or pants are a bit of a taboo in fashion. For those who are not fashionably inclined or just have that anything-goes fashion sense, wearing white garments is not so common. White is a color widely used in religious occasions like weddings and baptism. Moreover, it is the color of the medical professionals, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and the like. These are probably the main reasons why most men would think twice to wear white. Or perhaps, it is a color that is a bit challenging to wear, especially if we refer to bottoms or pants.

Let me start with white trousers. They not only look great against the backdrop of a clear, bright day but also represent a practical option for those days when the mercury hits the heights. I know – practicality and white – not two words you often hear in the same sentence. However, the white will be much cooler in the sun, as the light color will reflect heat and not retain it like a darker hue would.

For formal occasions, wearing white pants is not a difficult decision to make, for men. But donning it on casual events or where you would feel like wearing it, is a different case. To ease that challenging task, here are some practical tips. White pants on a man can make you look like you are going against the normal flow as dark denims and colored slacks are more popular. But if you know how to match it properly, you will love your look and definitely, others would do too.

To provide contrast to your white pants, you can wear soft and bright colored top. You will look good in white denims with a polo or rugby shirt in cheery pastel colors like sky blue or pale pink. To complete the look, you can use canvas shoes or loafers, without socks.

Fashion stylists would recommend wearing white pants more during summer. Matching this bottom with bright solid or printed top and using strappy sandals made of suede can do the job. For the crisp summer evening, men can sport on white chinos with bright polo shirt. Or you can opt for a lightweight sports coat or blazer for a more stylish look.

The key to wearing white pants is injecting contrast in one's outfit. Aside from the balance that colored tops contribute, one can wear accessories that match the get up and the occasion. But one should guard against over-accessorizing as this can ruin your look. The use of belts, hats or shoes can turn ordinary attire into something extraordinary. The rule of thumb is to accessorize with style and not just for the sake of accessorizing.

Another important thing to consider when wearing men’s white pants is the underwear. Avoid wearing dark colored briefs. The color that matches your skin tone is the best. 

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White jeans are a different story altogether. They are just as appropriate during the colder months as they are in the summer and can be paired with pretty much everything that’s already in your wardrobe.

The one thing most guys struggle with is the obvious one – dude, they’re so white! Well, yes, they’re white jeans after all. And the great thing about white is that it is the ultimate neutral. Which means it can be paired with absolutely any color you can think of. If you liked grey because it was so versatile, then you’re going to love white! Due to the fact they’re jeans, you also don’t have to worry about it washing out a skin tone – as they’re nowhere near your face.

Sure, they’re going to get dirty easier than other items in your collection but as opposed to its brother the white chino; a little bit of wear and tear will add character to them. As long as you stick to a pair that are slim – not skinny – and have minimum detailing on them, you can’t go wrong.

First of all, when choosing your white jeans, find the right size for yourself, avoiding them too tight, or too loose.  The former jeans can expose every muscle flaw on your legs due to the light color “transparency” of white, and the later ones will make you look too baggy and so out of fashion.  If you just do a little bit online research, you will find there are a lot of brands offering men’s white jeans in different cuts, styles as well as designs; so you won’t have any difficulty to find your favorite and best-fitting pair.  In addition, the prices for these jeans are very competitive, and they will be much affordable for you to add to your wardrobe.  After you have got your loved white jeans, there are more tips for you to put them on to have a refreshing looking.  For a casual look, match your white jeans with any types of T-shirts, or short sleeved shirts plus a pair of hi-top athletic shoes when you are on the move, or flip-flops when you walk on the beach.  In a somewhat cold weather, adding up a blazer on top can also make you look cool.  For a dressed-up look, just couple your white jeans with a good shirt or other types of men’s jackets, and that will do. 

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If you need some inspiration on what to wear white jeans with, why not ease yourself in with these three easy to pull off looks.

So there you have it guys, a rundown on why white jeans should be the first thing on your list when it comes to branching out your denim collection. They’re just as versatile and stylish in the winter as the summer and go with pretty much anything you can throw at them.

While white trousers may conjure thoughts of painters, sailors and yacht clubs, that should not discredit their style credentials. A good pair of white trousers are a vital spring/summer buy, especially if shorts are not really to your taste.