Even before you get to the question of red wine and barbecue sauce, white jeans can be a treacherous proposition. If the denim is too thin, it's bound to be see-through. If it's too thick, it's going to be relegated to the back of your drawer once the warm weather hits, which is likely when you'll want to be wearing it.
Given how many pairs of white jeans we start seeing on Instagram come Memorial Day every year, there must be a Goldilocks-style solution to finding a pair that's just right. While you could go out and try on a few dozen pairs under unforgiving dressing-room fluorescents, we're partial to the alternative—going off the wisdom and experience of shoppers who have already taken them for a test-drive.
In the interest of tracking down the best crisp white jeans to pair with your chunky knits and striped shirts, we trawled the reviews of retailers such as Everlane, Nordstrom, and Shopbop to find the best white jeans. Read on to shop them all.
"It is a soft and stretchy denim, so I sized down from my normal size, and they are perfect. They look great on, the quality is great, and the white is the perfect white. Madewell jeans never disappoint. Love them!" — Madewell reviewer
"They are so comfortably and fit very true to size! I love how baggy they are! You will get tons of compliments when you wear them! Buy the jeans!" — Anthropologie reviewer
"These jeans are the only jeans that fit me everywhere. I am 5'0" with a small waist and a larger bum. These aren't too tight anywhere and are perfect! I got a size 24 for reference, and I am 115 lbs." — Free People reviewer
"This is the only pair of Everlane jeans that have fit me, and I think I'm going to go back and buy more. The waist is perfect for my long torso/high waist, and the wash is great. I get compliments on them!" — Everlane reviewer
"I love this one. It's too comfortable. I'm a little curvy in my bottom, and it makes me slimmer than I really am. It fits well with a loose feel. I'm 5'3" tall, and I need to cut it a little for ankle length, but the fit wasn't damaged at all. I like them because it feels loose and chic for daily, especially perfect for resortwear as well." — Shopbop reviewer
"These are the best color, a really soft white. The rise is really high, which is good for me as my waistline sits higher up on my torso. They're so soft and comfortable. Definitely softer than my other Slvrlake jeans. I'm obsessed with these! I ordered a 25 (5'8" 120lbs), and they fit like a glove." — Shopbop reviewer
"These are the perfect white jeans for both comfort and looks. Not too tight, not too long, don't stretch out, and a great price. An added plus is the legs are a true straight-leg all the way—not at all baggy. " — J.Crew reviewer
"I was skeptical because I am 55 years old and do not want to wear anything see-through and likely to show imperfections, and I am pleasantly surprised by these! Nice weight, not see-through, and hug nicely not tight. For reference, I am 5'4" and 140 lbs, and wear size 29." — Nordstrom reviewer
"Love love love these. Great amount of stretch but true to size. The color is perfect. Not a bright white but an ecru, which can be difficult to find!" — Nordstrom reviewer
"I absolutely love how this brand fits; this pair is no exception. I'm 5'10", 178, and my normal size 10 fits perfectly and hits above my ankle for a slightly cropped look. They are just thick enough for white jeans so that they are not see-through but still thin enough for warmer temperatures. The price point is great too." — Nordstrom reviewer
"This pair is my third purchase of the 'Zuma' style skinny jeans, the only stretch denim product I've found that does not stretch out with wear. They still fit like the day I bought them! Fit is true to size and similar to other products that size down, such as NYDJ. These pants are cut a little wide in the waist (28" for a size 2)." — Nordstrom reviewer
"I tried other recommended ones, but these were the clear winner for me. Great cut, soft fabric (not a stiff denim), and very true to size. A bit pricey compared to the others but these make me feel terrific. Will get lots of wear!" — Shopbop reviewer
"Comfortable, stylish, look and fit great. Nordstrom service never disappoints." — Nordstrom reviewer
"Everyone needs these jeans. They're the ONLY white jeans that are actually flattering!" — Shopbop reviewer
"Super cute." — H&M reviewer
"Nice structured denim. The fit is perfect! I'm 5'7" and they hit right at the ankle. The side panel stitching is so flattering—give the jeans the perfect baggy / slightly bowed-out look. Such fun jeans that subtly stand out. Buy them!" — Bloomingdale's reviewer
"These are very comfortable jeans. They have a unique look and are great for spring and summer." — Bloomingdales reviewer
"These jeans fit great. I love the straight leg and raw hem. They have a good amount of stretch and are not see-through." — Nordstrom reviewer
"These white Agolde jeans are stylish and flattering, and best of all, they are not see through! I love the barrel-style leg and slightly crop length." — Nordstrom reviewer
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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