It’s getting to be that time again – to swap out the black pants for white jeans! Some of you may wear white jeans all year round (as a lot of European women do), while others pull them out of their off-season stack come spring. Many times, the white isn’t quite so white anymore and you may be in need of a fresh pair. Or you might just need an updated style (try a wider leg this year, perhaps?). We’ve got some ideas for you for spring 2024.
I (Jo) just spent an afternoon with Daniel, a stylist at Neiman Marcus in Chicago. It wasn’t planned – he was the only employee after three floors of wandering who asked if I needed help! He proceeded to give me a terrific update on what’s going on in the fashion world. I then asked him the perennial question “What style jean should I be wearing?” The now-trending barrel cut? Wide leg? Boot Cut? Skinny? Daniel didn’t hesitate to reply and said “Whatever looks and feels good on you”. I loved that answer because so many times I’ve tried to wear what’s on trend and felt like an imposter. He did add that flares look good on most body types.
So, as we embrace the “wear what looks and feels good on you” mindset, here is a FabList of white jean options in a variety of shapes. Also, keep in mind that if you have a pair of blue jeans you love and feel great in, chances are good that they are available in white… so that’s a great starting point in your ‘white jean discovery’ process!
Straight Leg:
Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Jeans $68: High waist, slim cut, straight leg. Designed for a slimming fit to shape, smooth, and lift in all the right places at the right price point!
Toteme $320: Elin Kling and Karl Lindman bring their signature Scandinavian minimalism to these classic cut, high rise, straight leg pants.
The Row $850: Of course The Row has the perfect simple pair of white jeans! Mid-rise, straight leg, cropped. Perfect on most every body.
Flare:
Frame Le High Straight Jeans in Blanc $238: A higher rise balances the flared legs of ’70s-inspired jeans for a long, lean look.
Madewell Kick Out Crop Jeans in Pure White $128: A FabList favorite! The cut: an update to our Madewell fan-fave Cali Demi fit, these lean, modern mid-rise cropped jeans have a kicked-out flare leg.
Boot Cut:
Mother The Hustler Ankle Fray Jeans in Fairest of Them All $218: Beloved boot-cut jean remixed with an ankle length frayed hem. Mother Hustlers are longtime fan favorites!
Lysse High Waist, Boot Cut $108: Made from stretch denim, high waisted, with a leg elongating boot cut.
Wide Leg:
Paige Anessa Wide-Leg $219: Jo’s favorite and she has them in all colors! These have an ultra high-waist, wide leg, frayed hem, and the perfect amount of stretch.
Everlane The Way-High Sailor Jean in Bright White $128: Way-High® waist, an A-line, wide-leg silhouette in low stretch denim so you don’t have to worry about these pants losing their shape.
Old Navy High-Waisted Wow Flare Jeans in Calla Lily White $36.99: Lots of legroom (at a jaw dropping price) in this high rise, wide leg jean.
Barrel Leg:
DL1961 Taylor Barrel Leg $209: Ultra high rise fit with a relaxed barrel leg for an everyday, laid-back look.
Pilcro Relaxed Barrel Jeans $148: Mid-rise, full length, barrel leg for an elongated on trend look.
