what to wear with white denim
white denim for summer is a no-brainer, but white denim for winter is just as chic. in my humble opinion, white denim belongs in every woman’s closet as it can be worn 365 days a year, making it a wardrobe workhorse. yes, the old rule of retiring white denim at labor day and resurrecting them at memorial day has gone by the wayside. but many of you still might be wondering what to wear with white denim? or think white denim is too troublesome to keep clean. then stay tuned to today’s post, where we will tackle both questions.
first, there are many different white denim styles: cropped denim, cropped flare denim, skinny, wide-leg, ankle length, straight-leg, and bootcut. for today’s post i’m wearing high-waist staight-leg from Talbots. style tip: size up one size for a pair that grazes your frame instead of hug. for reference i have a size 8.
sights and sounds of Savannah
this past weekend i drove to our family beach home in Tybee which is a hop, skip, and jump away from Savannah one of my favorite cities of all-time loaded with history, ghosts, and an eclectic food scene. of course, we headed into the city one night for a culinary experience at The Collins Quarter.
many of you may know that Savannah is the first headquarters for The Girl Scouts founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low. i have such fond memories as a young girl and pre-teen heading off to Girl Scout camp for the weekend or an entire week toasting s’mores, singing campfire songs, and riding horses. the Girl Scouts still hold their annual Girl Scout cookie program that helps fund life-changing experiences full of adventure just like i experienced all those years ago. if you loved Savannah Smiles i’m sorry to disappoint you as they’ve been discontinued. not to worry as my all-time favorite Thin Mints is still going strong!
what to wear with white denim
if you fret over keeping your white denim clean, i have two tips. the first is hydrogen peroxide, which many of you have stored in your medicine chest. simply soak a cotton ball with hydrogen peroxide and scrub away at any stubborn stain. it works! the second tip is to soak your white denim in Oxy Clean Stain Removal. both methods will keep your white denim in pristine condition. don’t forget to wear the proper color lingerie, which should match your skin tone. i always wear nude-colored panties with white denim.
so what to wear with white denim when the temps are downright freezing? start with a cashmere turtleneck (sold out, similar here). this black sweater has been on style repeat all winter long, and it looks fantastic with white denim. for an extra layer of warmth, i reached for a chic houndstooth peacoat (sold out, similar here, here, and here) last seen here. a pair of suede booties with block heels kept my tootsies warm, and i added a belt (old, similar here) for the finishing touch.
white denim | similar sweater | similar jacket | booties | similar belt
white denim | similar sweater | similar jacket | booties | similar belt
here are a few more ways to wear white denim in winter.
Thanks for the tip on how to clean white jeans. I have a pair of off white jeans I wore a couple of weeks ago, but from a small town in Minnesota and most people don’t dress up that much. I still do because I love clothes.
If you don’t mind, how tall are you?
You always look so chic and slim. I have to be careful with the really long
cardigans, as I am only 5’3.
I love the hounds tooth jackets and
blazers.
hi sherry! i have a FAQ page that answers all of your questions. here’s a link:
https://www.styleatacertainage.com/about-beth-djalali/
I love that Sofia Cashmere Houndstooth jacket Beth and I wished I had bought it when you posted it before Christmas! One of those that got away; hopefully they will bring it back. I have an Ann Taylor houndstooth blazer that I use for now but I think it is looking a bit dated, hence the search for a pea coat look.
Love your posts always, thank you for the inspiration!
that houndstooth blazer went fast! but it’s absolutely gorgeous in a classic pattern so i can see why. there’s always a ‘next’!
thanks for stopping by.
Thank you for talking about Girl Scout cookies, thin mints. My favorite, too. I sold many once upon a time. My mother had the God-given idea of hitting a nearby college campus. Knocked on one door–after that, girls were thronging to me. Living in Japan, this is a nice memory to revisit. Enjoy ‘knowing’ you. Cathy Ogi, long ago a KS girl.
your mother was brilliant, cathy! i went door-to-door in the freezing cold weather. but it was worth it.
Thank you Beth so much for inspiring me during this long Covid Quarantine time. Love reading your posts and watching your YouTube videos. You combine not only a chic style but a warm caring heart. I am very touched by that. Must be your Midwestern roots.
i so appreciate you being here, mary!
Thanks for promoting Girl Scout cookies. My daughter started as a Daisy last March and had one meeting before we all went virtual. She bridged to Brownies over the summer and this is her first cookie season. I’ve been amazed at how much people support – she hit her goal within about 14 hours (and I got her only got site posted about 9.00pm) and has already increased her goal twice!
Troops are still actively selling cookies this year, though depending on your state and the local Covid numbers, you might not see booths. We can’t do them where we are, but we did contact-less deliveries yesterday in our neighborhood for those who did online ordering. If it is ok to share a link, here is the page with info about how to find cookies local to you. https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/all-about-cookies/How-to-Buy.html
thanks for sharing, lindsey! i know so many of love to support our Girl Scout Troops!
Thanks for the tips and link for cleaning, Beth.
I have my mum’s houndstooth blazer, so it wraps me in lots of warmth- literally and figuratively. So versatile and timeless. Mum’s still looks like new. Never thought of it for casual wear, but looks great with the turtleneck.
Unfortunately, our town didn’t have Guides, but I have fond memories of Brownies and always buy cookies – yum.
Savannah looks wonderfully old European. When the dust settles and we can travel, if you are ever passing through Canada, check out Old Quebec City. It’s like going back in time, beautifully preserved and elegant. No need to speak French, but of course they love it if you can do even just please/thank you.
Savannah is one of our oldest cities in the US full of history and charm and some even say – ghosts! thanks for sharing
your thoughts about Old Quebec City.
I love the Savannah and Charleston area. Great place to visit and eat.