You know that summer is coming when you suddenly feel the urge to swap out your darker clothes for all things light, bright and joyful—and that extends to denim, too. While dark washes and raw styles dominated last season, as the weather begins to warm up and the sun finally makes an appearance, white jeans are officially trending again.
In the past three months, customer searches for white jeans on Net-A-Porter have increased by 117%, with cropped and high-rise silhouettes proving most popular. Karen Phelps, creative director of insider-favourite denim brands AGOLDE and Citizens of Humanity, has also noticed an uptick in interest for white and cream styles specifically.
“White denim is a recurring spring/summer staple,” says Phelps. “It’s timeless, flattering, incredibly versatile, and effortlessly bridges the gap between casual and polished. It’s also crisp and modern, bringing a sense of freshness to any look.”
White jeans are seriously easy to style, too, pairing well with everything from bold colours and patterns, to low-key neutrals. And, of course, an all-white ensemble is always a winner—though, admittedly, not the most practical…
And when it comes to choosing a white denim style, why not tick off multiple Spring/Summer 2025 trends in one go by opting for the season’s coolest silhouettes? We’re talking barrel-leg, cuffed, super-baggy and jorts cuts, all of which will ensure your white jeans look is perfectly of-the-moment. In reality, anything goes—just steer well clear of skinnies to avoid a decidedly dated, Nineties and Noughties vibe.
To help you style your white jeans to perfection for summer 2025, we’ve collated six failsafe outfit formulas to follow, courtesy of some of the chicest women in the fashion industry today. Keep scrolling for styling inspiration—and the best white jeans to shop, too.
6 White Jeans Outfit Ideas
Laid-back luxe
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You can’t go wrong with a pair of loose white jeans and a lightweight grey cashmere cardi for an easy everyday warm-weather look. Undo a few buttons to ensure it’s more cool girl than country club, and add taupe Birkenstock Bostons, a work-style leather bag, black-out sunnies, and minimal jewellery for the full ‘quiet luxury’ vibe.
H&M
Straight Regular Jeans
&DAUGHTER
Enya Mélange Cashmere and Cotton-Blend Cardigan
BALENCIAGA
Rodeo Medium Leather Shoulder Bag
BIRKENSTOCK
Boston Regular-Fit Suede Clogs
White jeans and a fun top
Give the classic ‘jeans and a nice top’ formula a modern, summer-ready upgrade by opting for white denim. As ever, Leandra Medine styles hers impeccably, pairing high-waist, straight-leg white jeans with a sheer mesh patterned top and minimal wedge-heel flip flops. Perfect for a night out.
AGOLDE
’90s Pinch Waist High-Rise Straight-Leg Organic Jeans
Pucci
Marmo Semi-Sheer Tulle Top
Russell & Bromley
Patton Strappy Wedge Sandal
Monochrome magic
Mixing whites and creams for a full monochrome look is a serious fashion flex, especially when there are numerous textures involved. Denise Nørgaard’s outfit is perfect for the between-seasons period, when it’s warm but you still need a light cover-up—so the majority of English summer, in reality… A high-neck cropped nylon jacket works well here, and can be layered over a simple tank for when things heat up.
GAP
Cream Mid Rise Ultrasoft Baggy Jeans
COS
Tubular Knitted Tank Top
ACNE STUDIOS
Nylon Jacket
Nautical vibes
White denim and nautical stripes are a match made in fashion heaven. We love how the eternally stylish Rita Montezuma has put a cool-girl twist on the classic summer look by pairing an oversize red stripe shirt with white longline jorts and woven black leather accessories.
With Nothing Underneath
The Boyfriend Fine Poplin Shirt
Anthropologie
Nola Woven Leather Bag
GANNI
Black Oleatex Lace-Up Ballerinas
Modern preppy
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White denim’s preppy connotations needn’t be avoided entirely. Stick to looser jean styles and add a matching white crop top (or even just a lacy bra), oversize check blazer, edgy designer sunnies, and dark brown boat shoes to give the classic look an unexpected twist.
AGOLDE
Low Slung Baggy Organic Boyfriend Jeans
ZARA
Straight Fit Houndstooth Blazer
MIU MIU
Square-Frame Metal Sunglasses
Reformation
Fia Boat Loafer
Colour pop layering
Track-and-field athlete and fashionista Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks is a pro at styling denim for the everyday. We particularly love how she’s used her wide-leg white jeans to make the cherry-red elements of her outfit pop even more—and layering with a cream lace cami slip is a touch of genius. Just lose the jumper on warmer days (or keep tied it around your shoulders to stave off the evening chill).
Reformation
Cary Low Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans
Anthropologie
Toe-Strap Kitten Heels
Reformation
Brooke Cashmere Cropped Turtleneck
ZARA
Contrast Camisole Dress