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Inexpensive white skinnies/straights?

Ariadne

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Thanks to a hugely stressful year and a med change, I've gained weight rather than losing it like I'd planned. Oh well, such is life.

Unfortunately some of my clothes no longer fit, including my one and only pair of white skinnies. I'd like to replace them with an inexpensive pair. I'm looking for fully opaque fabric with a medium to high rise (I think 8-9" is my sweet spot), and I'd like relaxed skinnies or slim straights, not jeggings. Has anyone seen anything? Are the white jeans from ON or GAP any good this year?

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Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I was going to suggest ON although I haven't seen the white ones this spring myself. Also, what about Loft? If you wait for a decent sale they're comparable in price and probably better in fabrication.

jackiec

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I haven't checked out ON/Gap this year, but have had success with the Gap ones in the past. I've had good success at American Eagle, price-wise, but the rises were lower. Haven't checked out their stuff this season. Any chance you can hold out for those Kuts that Angie raves about? Maybe you can pick 'em up in California...

BTW - you look AMAZING. Your sparkly eyes are such a highlight. Does that sound weird?

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like the quality of Lucky's white jeans. Two fits that I like are Lolita and Sweet Jean--you might try the Sweet Jean straight leg, which I believe comes in white. It's not too tight in the leg. I just bought the Lolita skinnies and really like them; I'm debating whether to keep, since I already have two other pairs of white jeans. Both of these are "curvy" cuts.

qfbrenda

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My white skinnies are from Levis, labeld as "mid-rise skinnies". They are nice and thick, and a great price.

DJP

I've had good luck with the white ON Sweetheart jeans in the past. I did try the white Sweetheart capris this year and although you can see the pockets it wasn't so bad I that I couldn't live with it. The denim has polyester in it so it can be a little soft. There is a lot thinner denim out there at all price points. I can't speak to the regular white Sweethearts as I haven't tried them this year but I haven't noticed a lot of complaining in the reviews. Gap slim straights are good but the white has some rips. My current cheap thrill is my white Joe Fresh BF's but they have some distressing (no rips, though) Good luck, white jeans can be hard.

Suz

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I got some GAP straight leg raw edge ones that I am mostly rolling BF style -- they're working out really well. Might need a size up just for extra comfort. Mine were on super sale in the winter (best time to buy white jeans in Canada). But they might have something now, also. Good luck!

DJP

Those white Gap Real Straights with the raw edge were really great. Alas, they are long gone from the website but one never can tell, they might pop up again so it always pays to keep checking.

Anonymous

I bought ON white jeans last year. They were great. I would certainly recommend looking into ON.

crutcher

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Second the ON rec...I have had good luck with ON white jeans and will def look at them again this year..Good luck...

Neelie

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I just got ON Sweethearts - I actually have them in 2 sizes now for different weights and tightness tolerance. No distressing which is what I prefer, thick enough with some stretch.

Traci

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My old navy sweethearts bag out too much. I think my white ones are the worst. I'm digging NYDJ this year, but the style I like isn't available in my size in white right now.

Gail

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I have two pairs of BR white jeans. The rise isn't too low and they are comfortable. Also have a pair from LOFT from last year which have a higher rise. I don't know what they are like this year though .

kellygirl

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I'd check TJMaxx or Marshall's for Lucky jeans. The fabric is opaque and the denim is soft and comfy. Rise is often called low but it's not so low that I'm constantly pulling them up. I just picked up a replacement pair of white skinnies the other day--called "Charlie Skinny." TTS and not sausage casings. The rise on the 28 is 8" and inseam is 29". Price was $39.99 marked down to $15.

Thistle

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Not inexpensive, but I bought white straight legs from Ralph Lauren. Thick, opaque, with enough stretch to keep them comfortable after a day of sitting.

Susie

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I got white jeans from LOFT and they work well for me. On sale they were around $40

Daria

I bought white skinnies from jcrew factory this year, not sure they are still available.

Ariadne

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Wow, thank you so much for the suggestions. I'm making a list to take with me downtown when I go to do some errands tomorrow evening.

And Jackie, not weird at all, you made my day!

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Well, if you happen to have time today, and a Loft store nearby, they're having a one day sale today, 50% off everything, in store only.

old chic

I also got two pairs of white jeans - skinny and cuffed straight - from Loft on sale for about $40 each. I like the fabric and fit very much.

karymk

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I like the j crew high rise ankle crop. On sale, they are a bargain, comparatively speaking.

Laurie

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I am wearing the only pair of pants I own from Lands End - got white slim leg jeans in a year end sale last year, and was glad to discover them in the closet today. They have various fits - Fit1 is what I have on and it is low-mid rise. These are lightweight but not see-through - cotton/lyocell/lycra blend. I've been so comfortable in them.

Rack for discounted NYDJ is a good bet, too.

Ariadne

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No Loft in town, unfortunately, but I'll give them, Rack and LE a shot if any of them are near my US stops in May.

Katya

I also have the white skinny jeans from Loft. The fabrication is thick and they do not stretch out during the day. I took the larger of my two usual Loft sizes. Highly recommend, especially if you can get them on sale.

chadya

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If you don't want to spend a lot, (and who does not)
ON, Loft, GAP
ON has a sale now, and Loft had a 50% earlier this week. GAP had a 40% earlier too.

I have had good luck halfway thru summer when white jeans are marked way down too, but of course sizes are hit or miss, but always worth a look

chadya

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http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....color=1029

http://www.loft.com/modern-hig.....&skuI...

both should bring up white jeans

Glory

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I'm going to suggest Joe Fresh. I recently purchased some bleached blue straight jeans there and they are quite nice and under $30