Although we may have warm-weather wardrobes currently on the brain, the best white jeans for women are a timeless denim staple that work regardless of season. They've prevailed over the old-set rules advising on the months they can and cannot be worn; these days, anything goes when it comes to white jeans, and no shade—écru! ivory! bone!—is off limits.
Vogue Editors' Favorite White Jeans:
- The Straight-Leg: Khaite Shalbi high-rise straight ankle jean, $480
- The Wide-Leg: Frame Le Slim palazzo, $268
- The Low-Rise: Levi's low loose jeans, $108
- The Slim Fit: Everlane The Way High slim jean, $98
- The Bootcut: Polo Ralph Lauren bootcut jean, $248
- The Baggy: Citizens of Humanity Ayla baggy wide-leg jeans, $248
- The Cropped: AG Jeans Farrah crop bootcut jeans, $215
- The Pleated: Slvrlake Taylor wide leg jeans, $319
- The Tapered: Re/Done Engineered wide leg jeans, $350
- The Distressed: Madewell The '90s Straight jean, $138
- The Cargo: Mother The Undercover Cargo Sneak jeans, $268
White denim might have risen to popularity in the 1960s, through the mod crowd that regularly wore them—think Francoise Hardy and Jane Birkin for inspiration—but we've seen an increase in styles with varying fits and even hues across the runways and peppered throughout our favorite denim brands' offerings. From tried-and-true, slim-fits, to effortless baggy jeans, white jeans have come a long way in terms of fit, construction, and even fabrication. Today's white jeans truly run the gamut.
Relaxed styles at Proenza Schouler and low-rise cargos at Schiaparelli, in varying shades of ecru to bright optic, may have solidified our need for white jeans this season, but we know that we will be wearing these long into the fall and winter months ahead. And since it's hard to pinpoint just one best white jean, as fit and style can be quite specific based upon individual preferences, we have categorized all of our favorites by cut, style, and detailing. Below, you will find the Vogue editor-approved list of the 44 best white jeans available currently.
The Straight-Leg
Simplicity is not dead. Think of the straightforward, straight-leg as your go-to; in shades of white, it feels fresher than your everyday blues. We prefer ours to have a relaxed fit, high-waist, and less stretch for a vintage-inspired feel that pairs perfectly with everything from T-shirts and bikinis, to chunky knits in the colder months.
Khaite
Shalbi straight-leg ankle jeans
Toteme
high-rise straight-leg jeans
The Wide-Leg
Easy and breezy, wide-legs just might be the perfect summer jean, based on their super-loose fit and softer fabrications. We can't help but imagine wearing these with a lace-up, espadrille wedge or flat, leather sandal all summer long. However, throw on a turtleneck, belt the waist, and finish with an ankle boot underneath, and they are totally ready for fall.
The Low-Rise
If you've been bitten by the Y2K denim bug, low-rise styles might be your current obsession. Trendy or not, these low-slung styles aren't going to be falling out of fashion anytime soon. They are all classic fits that have a forever feel—from the loose, weekend-worthy silhouettes to a perfect flare, reminiscent of Jane Birkin's own.
Agolde
low-rise wide baggy jeans
The Slim Fit
Bridging the gap between skinny and straight, a slim-fit jean gives off a distinctively clean look that feels a bit more polished. Whether styled with a button-down and ballet flat, or a blazer and boots, these can easily be taken from the office to afterhours drinks in a heartbeat.
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