For some, white jeans will conjure images of Liz Hurley at the height of her glamazon era – post-Versace safety pins, post-Hugh Grant – in the early aughts. And while I have a certain fondness for her starboard-side styling – oversized sunglasses, towering wedges and ultra-skinny, optic-white denim – a glance at the street-style set proves there’s more than one way to wear the look this season. Worn with oversized leather jackets, sharply tailored coats or retro knitwear, these Noughties staples are making a convincing case for a life beyond the wardrobes of yesteryear.
Below, discover five ways to wear white jeans this winter.
Windbreaker and statement bag
Keep things practical with a waterproof windbreaker and a statement bag to fend off the winter blues. Swap skinny jeans for a baggy, low-slung silhouette and finish with a pair of heavy-duty boots.
Leather Strap Buckle Biker Boots
Retro knitwear and trainers
This winter, lean into cosy season by pairing retirement-coded knitwear with straight-leg white jeans, trainers and old-school sunglasses.
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Give straight-leg white jeans a seasonal update with an oversized leather jacket and a pair of suede boots. The result? An easy off-duty look that’ll see you through the winter months.
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Trench coat and knitwear
For a shortcut to looking put-together, whatever the temperature, pair your white jeans with fluffy knitwear and a classic trench coat.
Leather Block Heel Pointed Court Shoes
Overshirt and heeled boots
To avoid any early-’00s WAG allegations, swap the low-cut top for a workwear shirt, thrown over a few practical layers. Stick to a straight-leg silhouette for the jeans, and elevate the look with a pair of heeled boots.
