Summer is just around the corner — to be honest, we've been daydreaming of bikinis, barbecues, and shirtless [1] boys men since January — and like most girls, we fully embrace everything Summer has to offer, including white-hot denim. Sure trendsetting celebrities [2] and street style stars don the blank canvas flawlessly, but what about us real girls?
The anxieties brought on by blanco basics can be a bit overwhelming — do I have to wait until Memorial Day? What constitutes the perfect pair? How do I style them without looking like an '80s video vixen? — but we're here to help. We've searched high and low to find the crème de la crème of white denim and inspired five ways to work the Summer staple. Whether you're a minimalist, a girlie girl, or a rock-chic babe, we've got a style just for you. Get a head start on warm-weather styling when you see and shop five editor-approved ensembles. Just steer clear of the sangria.
Photo: Grace Hitchcock [3]
The Denim: Frame
Frame Denim White Distressed Le Color Rip Jeans [4] ($200)
The Editor: Leah Melby
Photo: Kate Schweitzer
Complete the Look:
- Zara V-Neck Top [5] ($36)
- Mackage Leather-Sleeve Trenchcoat [6] ($595)
- Foley + Corinna Bucket Bag [7] ($290)
- Zara Leather Bio Sandals [8] ($100)
The Denim: Zara
Zara Ripped Skinny Trousers [9] ($80)
The Editor: Hannah Weil
Photo: Kate Schweitzer
Complete the Look:
- Topshop Textured Sweatshirt [10] ($80)
- Ray-Ban Aviators [11] ($213)
- Nordstrom Check Shirt [12] ($50)
- Tibi Bee Heel [13] ($375)
The Denim: Greywire
Similar style: Guess '70s Midrise Flare Jeans [14] ($98)
The Editor: Kate Schweitzer
Photo: Randy Miller
Complete the Look:
- Sissy Yates Emma Necklace [15] ($298)
- Topshop Chambray Shirt [16] ($64)
- DKNY Gansevoort Quilted Shopper [17] ($365)
- Diane von Furstenberg Sunny Sandals [18] ($298)
The Denim: DL1961
DL1961 Women's Amanda Skinny Jean in Mania [19] ($178)
The Editor: Mandi Villa
Photo: Grace Hitchcock [20]
Complete the Look:
- Equipment Silk Blouse [21] ($136, originally $208)
- Victoria Beckham Denim Peplum Top [22] ($285)
- Banana Republic Geo Floral Necklace [23] ($76, originally $90)
- Jason Wu Snake-Print Sandals [24] ($1,195)
The Denim: James Jeans
James Jeans Twiggy Leggings [25] ($121)
The Editor: Randy Miller
Photo: Kate Schweitzer
Complete the Look:
- Rag & Bone Jean Jacket [26] ($253)
- 3.1 Phillip Lim Muscle Tank [27] ($225)
- Nine West Valci Sandal [28] ($79)
- Diane von Furstenberg Bag [29] ($136)