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As summer starts to wind down, don’t even think about putting away those white jeans just yet. 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.
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—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, straight-legs, 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.
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: Agolde low slung baggy jeans, $228
- The Slim Fit: Levi’s high rise slim straight, $90
- The Bootcut: Veronica Beard Beverly skinny flare jean, $248
- The Baggy: Citizens of Humanity Ayla baggy wide-leg jeans, $248
- The Cropped: AG Jeans Farrah crop bootcut jeans, $215
- The Pleated: Uniqlo wide trouser jean, $50
- The Tapered: Everlane The Way-High Curve jean, $128
- The Carpenter: Mother The Stud Finder Sneak wide leg, $238
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. We recommend wearing these styles long into the fall and colder months—hello, winter whites!—ahead. 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 button downs, to chunky knits and blazers as the temperatures turn.
Khaite
Shalbi straight-leg ankle jeans
Tove
Sade high-rise straight jeans
Toteme
high-rise straight-leg jeans
Loulou Studio
Samur organic jeans
The Wide-Leg
Easy and breezy, wide-legs just might be the perfect jean, based on their super-loose fit and softer fabrications. We can’t help but imagine wearing these belted at the waist with a turtleneck, then finished off with an ankle boot underneath, making them totally ready for fall.
Alex Mill
Alek wide-leg jeans
The Row
Eglitta wide-leg jeans
Triarchy
Ms. Fonda wide-leg jeans
Veronica Beard
Taylor wide-leg jeans
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 something stiffer with a little more structure.
Levi’s
501 original fit jeans
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 after hour drinks in a heartbeat.
Mango
Claudia slim-fit cropped jeans
Ralph Lauren
super-slim jeans
The Tapered
A tapered jean is recognizable by its relaxed fit and distinct, curved leg. When going the white denim route, be sure to choose a pair made from 100% cotton and look for utilitarian details that will set yours apart, such as unique, seam construction. They should have a rugged feel.
Anthropologie
Luna tapered jeans
Mother
half-pipe ankle jeans
Citizens of Humanity
Horseshoe curved-leg jeans
The Baggy
Pump up the volume. These silhouettes might be borrowed from the boys, but there is no argument that baggy jeans are the most comfortable fit on our list. Featuring a loose waist and even looser leg, choose from extra-long hemlines and a range of shades that will really make yours truly standout.
Citizens of Humanity
Ayla baggy cuffed crop jeans
Agolde
Clara baggy flare jeans
Slvrlake
Mica low slung jeans
The Pleated
The pleat-front jean has risen in popularity the past few seasons, and when done in a bleached white or an écru tone, it really has a fresh spin. Think of these as your slightly dressier fit, that can be worn to the office and beyond. Just be sure to try on with your preferred, everyday shoe styles, to find the winning hem length.
Slvrlake
Taylor wide-leg jeans
Loulou Studio
Attu wide-leg organic jeans
The Frankie Shop
Nolan pleated denim wide-leg pants
The Bootcut
The bootcut is a style with plenty of retro references, but right now we can’t help but gravitate towards this micro-flare shape. Call it the Bella Hadid effect, but there is something so flattering about the silhouette. Whether you prefer something with stretch or on the stiffer side, our edit has both.
Frame
Le Crop mini boot-cut jeans
L’Agence
Selma bootcut jeans
Good American
Good Classic boot jeans
The Crop
For the petites out there, or anyone who loves a slightly shorter hemline, this grouping of cropped jeans doesn’t disappoint. Take your pick from kick-flares to straight-leg silhouettes, all with a shortened hem length. Any shade preference works—below you will find varieties, from eggshell to optic white, all feeling totally right.
The Row
Lesley cropped jeans
AG Jeans
Farrah boot-cut jeans
Joe’s Jeans
Blake wide-leg jeans
Madewell
x Lisa Says Gah! Perfect Vintage wide-leg jeans
The Carpenter Pant
The ‘90s are calling. These pocketed jeans get the modern-day treatment in shades of white. Offered in relaxed silhouettes that will serve you well day-to-day, here you will find hammer-loop styles and workwear embellishments that truly capture the effortless, cool girl-approved vibe.
Mother
Stud Finder Sneak high-rise straight-leg jeans
Good American
Good 90s Carpenter jeans
Re/Done
Workwear frayed embellished boyfriend jeans