K/R: white jeans styling (long + pic heavy)

I've been loking for white bottoms and tried alot and learned along the way. NOw I know I need to size up and I can check how opaque it is by just stretching the material against my hand. (great way of eliminating pieces!) At least it is a good indication for the jeans are too see-through. If I am unsure I'll try them on. Now I also can try on only one leg and know if it will not work at all. I have learned and I see it instantly if it is too unforgiving. Trying on a variety of items within the same category is really a learning process!

Anyway, I found these jeans, took them home and tried styling them. But first of all:

Is the fit right?
Not too snug or wide?
Opaque or see-through?
Leg length? Rolled, big cuff, as is? I'm lost.

If they fit, I know many styling options. So fit is key!

#1: Sandals, tank top and rolled leg.
Bright blazer and stright leg with a slight flare
#2: the jeans in the dressing room
#3: Dotted top, black sneaks, white/black bag
With striped jersey blazer and rolled leg a bit more
#4: Print tee (orphan) + sandals, undercuffed
Mixed media jacket and metallic bootis, undercuffed
#5: Plaid shirt and metallic booties, rolled
Black sweater, metallic booties and white/black bag
#6: Vintage sweater, red sneaks, white/black bag, rolled leg
Floral sweater, red sneaks, rolled leg (the sweater is a bit short)
Floral sweater, bright ballerinas, rolled leg (the ballerinas seem a bit off, maybe because they don't balance out the sweater?)
#7: Blue sweater, half tucked + bright ballerinas. rolled (I don't like this, too casual)
Blue sweater, untucked + grey basket shoes, big cuff (might be better half tucked)
#8: Silk faux wrap top + grey basket shoes, big cuff
with mixed media jacket, big cuff (I like this better than #7)
With striped jersey blazer and loafers, full length (the blazer seem to hit a bit high with this top, or?)
#9 Silk blouse+ loafers, full length (orphan blouse. Should I donate? I feel the print is too arty for my style these days)
Denim shirt + gladiators + bag, rolled. (I'll donate the shirt. I don't like the shoulder details)
Graphic tee, gladiators, rolled (this was simple and I liked it)
#10: Slik faux wrap top + grey basket shoes + Helmut lang jacket (is this jacket too much? Donate?)
Tank top, cardigan, loafers, belt.

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9 years ago

Momo

Veteran

I think you found a great pair of white jeans. I like the diagonal zips on the hips.
So much to look at here but overall I really like 3, 4, the first two in 8. And I think the jacket in 10 is great on you!

El Cee

I think you have found your white jeans. These are great. I like the front pocket details/zippers. Your outfits are fabulous -- all of them. I especially love #3. Regarding length -- for more versatility, you could choose to leave them as is (no hemming) so you have the option to cuff or roll according to the footwear you will be sporting. I really like what you did with all the various cuffs and rolls in your outfits. By the way -- I find that full length white jeans (skinnies or slim straights) are great for tucking into boots in the cooler weather. (I wear mine frequently with tall cognac riding boots in Fall and early Spring.) On the other hand, having a pair of white cropped straights is a nice warm weather option -- so hemming or cropping to a preferred length is also an option (would give the look of #4).

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Thumbs up on these white jeans. Well done!

I'd hack off some length instead of roll. A couple of inches.

Anonymous

Great jeans, and the Helmut Lang jacket is a keeper (but if you want to sell it, let me know!)

harmonica

Momo: I really like the zippers, too. I think they might have a similar effect as slantet front pockets

El Cee: I like the idea with cognac boots. It's on my wish list

Angie: So happy you like these jeans!

Xtabay: I'm keeping the Helmut Lang jacket. If I come across another I'll let you know

Chris987

Angie can you elaborate on why you'd hem rather than roll? I have a similar question about some white jeans I have and would like to hear your thinking...

Wow, these all look GREAT! It looks like you have the top tucked in in the first look (striped navy/white tank) and if you can't see the tank through the jeans than they are nicely opaque.

Is the jacket in #4 from Anthrop? I have looked at that one but not tried it on...looks great on you. I Probably love this look the best but tough to pick a favorite.

Suz

Can't speak for Angie but I think a hem (as opposed to a roll) is more versatile. It's a little less casual looking and less "busy" visually, and does not create a horizontal line. (If you want it really casual you can leave it raw edged.)

Love the white jeans on you Harmonica and I think all these outfits work. They look so spring-like and fresh!

Chris987: Thank you! I tucked the striped tank top and it's not visible through the jeans. The jacket is from BNCI by Blanc Noir. Never heard of the brand. I got the jacket at Nordstrom rack when I was in Chicago last year.

Suz: Thank you!

I just want to say I'm loving ALL your tops! I'm going to mark this as a favorite and refer back. I've been struggling a bit with stripes, I love them but many of them just don't l look too good on my petite, short-waisted body. I can't tell for sure how tall you are, but you seem to stick to narrow stripes and small-scale patterns which I think would also be good for me.

Love your screen name, do you play the harmonica?

Chris987: Thank you for your kind words. I'm petite and have a short waist, too. My body type flux between apple/hourglass and hourglass/apple. No, I don't play the harmonica.

Sally

You look great in all the outfits but I especially like the ones where you've tucked with a jacket like #10. Nice pair of white jeans.

Scarlet

These jeans look very good. If you leave them this length I think they could be tapered at the ankle more in the case that you don't roll them, but the width looks fine when you roll them. I am not sure about the Helmut Lang jacket. It looks like a great jacket, but I am not familiar enough with your style to say whether it's right for you. The fact that you are doubting it suggests maybe let it go. By the way, I think we might have the same loafers

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