White denim in winter? Yes, please! Oh, white jeans, how I love thee. Let me count the ways. Why? Because white is a color that can’t be contained to a single season–it’s a shade of denim that demands to be worn all year round–fall and winter included!
In the back of your mind, are you still haunted by the “no white after Labor Day” mantra? Please… You can easily winterize your white jeans with boots, layers, coats, and texture. In fact, it makes winter white look appealing. So, there’s no need to match your clothing to the gloomy outdoors. I say, if you’re going to be subjected to four months of winter/cold weather, you might as well have some bright whites in there.
Beth shares How to Wear Winter White Denim
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It’s crazy how versatile white denim is, too. There are countless ways to wear bright white for just about any occasion. You can dress up your white denim dress ’em down, and it gives you a chance to get some extra mileage out of pieces that you might’ve thought only worked for the warmer months.
When it comes to achieving winter chic with your white jeans, layering techniques play a crucial role in creating stylish ensembles that not only keep you warm but also turn heads wherever you go. One of the easiest and most effective ways to add warmth and dimension to your outfit is by pairing your white jeans with cozy sweaters. By mixing and matching different textures and colors, you can elevate your winter fashion game to the next level.
I love a cozy, chunky sweater (limited sizes similar here and here) paired with high-rise boot crop white jeans from Ann Taylor and a sassy pair of shoes.
Frances Valentine is arguably one of my favorite shoe brands since most sport a comfortable heel height (although they carry everything from jewelry to dresses). I couldn’t resist these block-heel houndstooth shoes that look fantastic with skirts, dresses, pants, or jeans.
Style Tip:
Light rinse and white denim make us appear larger than we are. We often get caught up with sizes and how small a size we can fit into. I totally get it. But the truth is, there’s no shame in going up a size or two when it comes to white pants. White will always be less forgiving, so do yourself a favor and size up for a much more comfortable and flattering fit.
Yesterday, Beth shared a winter style outfit formula that always works. Click the title or image below to read the article.
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I wish I lived somewhere warmer. Wearing white denim just doesn’t seem right with white snow all around me.
Great outfit! Would love to see you do a similar post wearing a black top/belt/shoes with white denim for winter. Not sure what type of shoes to use for that ensemble??
When it’s cold enough for snow on the ground, pants need to be warmer. I wear different jeans in summer and winter b/c of the cold. The biggest problem with white pants in winter IMHO has nothing to do with mindset — think snow (which by the way gets dirty on sidewalks and streets), rain, slush, dirt, and mud season. If you’ve ever taken public transportation to commute in a New England winter, you know white is not your friend. We wear old, crummy sneakers or boots and keep our work shoes in a cabinet in the office. Looking forward to wearing white summer pants is like welcoming the birds back from their winter homes.