The only thing chicer than a crisp pair of white jeans in summer is a crisp pair of white jeans in fall and winter. I don’t know who started the “no white after Labor Day” rule or how it’s gotten so much staying power, but I’m here to tell you to ignore it. Pretend you never heard it. Blatantly disregard it. First of all, the thing about fashion is that rules were meant to be broken. This was a hard lesson to learn as a lifelong rule follower. But as an eager, fashion-obsessed young Midwestern girl, I quickly learned that the most fashionable people do not follow any fashion rules (or trends for that matter) and that many of the best outfits and looks break all the rules. In fashion, rules were meant to be broken is really the only rule. Sure, there are proportions and balancing that can make an outfit look chicer, but then you’ll see someone wearing what should be the most unflattering combinations and proportions and looking amazing. So it’s really about experimenting and mixing and matching and figuring out your personal style and what you love and feel good in. That’s harder said than done. But it will change your life and I’m here to help. Starting by telling you that white jeans are one of my favorite closet staples — year round. They will instantly elevate any outfit and all the most chic and elegant women that I admire wear them on the reg, year round. And I’ve rounded up tons of ideas for how to wear white jeans in fall and winter to prove to you that the dated rule has got to go.
I love wearing white jeans in winter, with everything from cozy sweaters and flannel shirts to dressy tops and statement jackets. They’re unexpected and chic. But I know that it can feel tricky to break a fashion rule or to know how to take summery piece into fall though. The key is to pair with cozier textures and/or richer hues to bring the crisp white into the cooler months. Here are some of my top tips for how to wear white jeans in fall and winter:
Pair with darker hues: Anything from darker neutrals like black, brown and beige to earth tones will help take your favorite white jeans into autumn and even winter.
Go tonal: If you want an all-white look, try varying your whites so wear a crisp white pair of jeans with an ivory fisherman sweater. This will make the look feel more seasonally appropriate.
Layer: Layers will keep you warm and bring your white jeans into the colder months. Top them with cozy sweaters, cardigans, and long-sleeve tops. Layer on jackets and vests and scarves.
Consider your footwear: Swap the sandals for boots or flats in a richer hue or fabric like suede or velvet or leather. Ankle boots, knee-high boots, or even over-the-knee boots can work well.
Mix textures: Bringing in richer textures like velvet, suede, leather, faux fur, and chunky knits will help give your outfit a fall feel.
Top them with fall prints: Incorporate fall patterns like plaid, houndstooth, or darker floral prints to bring in the cooler weather vibes.
Here are more of my favorite ideas for how to wear white jeans in fall and winter.
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