STYLING
HOW TO STYLE WHITE JEANS, BECAUSE THEY'RE A SUMMER ESSENTIAL
By Sarah Waldron, 13 July 2026
White jeans are a summer staple, and for good reason. They're a fresher take on classic blue denim, and feel cool even when the weather doesn't. Plus, thanks to the magic of colour theory, white clothes just look brighter on sunny days. If you're yet to invest in white jeans or unsure how to wear your current pairs, keep reading. Here are four ways to wear white jeans this summer, from modern barrel-leg styles to baggy 90s cuts.
#1: TOP-TO-TOE TONAL
If in doubt, a solid wash of colour is a failsafe, and there's something especially polished about head-to-toe white. Need further convincing? Dior, Calvin Klein and Jacquemus designed a stream of all-white outfits for their SS26 runways, proving it's a trend worth replicating. The carte blanche look doesn't have to feel flat either – you can add a dash of intrigue with a textured top like ASOS DESIGN's shirred number. Strengthen the summer vibes with ballet flats and a pendant necklace.
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Stradivarius D92 straight wide jeans in white, £29.99
ASOS DESIGN long snake chain necklace with oval pendant in silver tone, £10ASOS DESIGN Leah weave mary jane ballets in white, £24
ASOS DESIGN slash neck shirred top in white co ord, £26
#2: WITH A COOL CROP
Capri pants are flying off the shelves this summer, so why not combine two trends in one with white capri jeans? This style is rooted in the 50s, when it was famously worn by silver-screen legends like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. It's the centenary of Ms. Monroe's birthday this year, so it's only right to channel her Old Hollywood siren look with red mules and a halter top in a polka-dot print.
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ASOS DESIGN capri jean with belt in white, £32
Reclaimed Vintage 90s oval sunglasses in black, £12.99
Pull&Bear Mule high-heel sandals in red, £27.99
ASOS DESIGN satin halter cami top in polka dot, £26
#3: CHOOSE SPORTS CASUAL
If casual 'fits are your go-to, give your white jeans an athletic edge with sporty separates. First, go for wide-leg or baggy pairs that wouldn't look out of place with a track jacket or football top – like this Pull&Bear pair and zebra-print zip-up from ASOS DESIGN. Want something low-profile? Choose a goes-with-everything adidas Firebird jacket. Finish the outfit off with sneakerinas and cool-girl-approved oversized sunglasses.
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Pull&Bear Pleated balloon fit baggy jeans in white, £35.99
Ray-Ban Bill square sunglasses with yellow lens in black, £155
Puma Speedcat ballet flats in metallic silver, £70
ASOS DESIGN oversized bubble hem track jacket in zebra, £48
#4: LOOK TO TEXTURES
Pictures: ASOS
Like to keep your colour palette on the neutral side? Add interest to your looks by playing with different textures. Pair matte denim with lace and lustrous satin for contrast, and finish the look with sleek leather or suede accessories. Create even more drama with unexpected silhouettes – these barrel-leg white jeans are the perfect example.
GET THE LOOK
Stradivarius D80 barrel fit jeans in white, £29.99
ASOS DESIGN satin lace trim asym cami top in chocolate, £32
