Blue Jeans Are Fine, But For Fall, Chic People Know This Controversial Denim Trend Looks Richer

It's official: we've finally entered the last few weeks of summer. The onset of colder temperatures makes it all the more compelling to pack our closets' warm-weather staples in a box to the left—sorry to our sandals, dresses, and even some pairs of white jeans! With the latter, though, we argue that you shouldn't stash this denim style away in storage, but rather, you should figure out how to style white jeans for the fall. Controversial take, we know. But hear us out: no other style cannot only effortlessly transition your wardrobe from summer to fall, while giving off an innate air of sophistication. Although some might adhere to the myth that white clothing "shouldn't" be worn after Labor Day, stylish people know that some "rules" are meant to be broken; white jeans are the perfect rule-breaker.

Of course, even if you're the type of person who's comfortable not conforming to traditional fashion rules, chances are there will come times when you, too, need styling inspiration to act as a starting point, especially when it comes to embracing this specific denim trend. Thankfully, that's where our editorial team comes in handy. After spending hours scouring social media, we've compiled our findings to create a comprehensive guide on how to style white jeans in 2025, which includes outfit ideas, styling tips, and even a few shopping recommendations. If you thought you were about to send your white jeans packing (at least until next summer), prepare for your storage space to be a little emptier.

WEAR: Off-White Long Coat + White T-Shirt + Baggy Wide-Leg White Jeans + Stacked Resin Bangles + Barrel Bag + Jelly Flip Flops

Styling Notes: If you thought that transitioning your white jeans into the fall would take a lot of effort, allow us to present the outfit idea above as our counterargument. Frankly, there's no easier way to style white-wash jeans for fall than adding a few extra layers into the mix, ideally in the form of a long coat in a contrasting off-white color. The beauty of adding a long coat to your outfit is that you'll be able to continue wearing your jeans and flip-flops without being unprepared for the transitional temperatures.

THE FRANKIE SHOP

Tribeca Oversized Woven Coat

Freja New York

Jane Bag in Butter

ZARA

Interlock Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Ben-Amun

Riviera Ryan Set-Of-Two Resin Bangles

Madewell

Superwide-Leg Jeans: Airy Denim Edition

Ancient Greek Sandals

Saionara Jelly Flip Flop

WEAR: Green Trench Coat + Tan Turtleneck + Light Tan Studded Belt + White Wide-Leg Jeans + Tan Suede Ankle Boots + Dark Brown Bowler Bag

Styling Notes: While there's always a point in fall when you can no longer get away with wearing certain summer staples (looking at you flip-flops), there's rarely a point when you can't make white jeans work for the season. The secret lies in styling these jeans with some of the more timeless fall staples, such as a trench coat, turtleneck sweater, and suede ankle boots. Finish off the look with some of fall's most trend-forward accessories, such as a bowler bag and a studded belt.

ATP Atelier

Noale Grained Leather Top Handle Bag

ASOS

Longline Trench Coat

Abercrombie & Fitch

Luxeloft Lurex Slim Ribbed Turtleneck Top

Aureum

No. 2 Studded Belt

Staud

Wally Ankle Boot in Dune Suede

WEAR: Silver Earrings + TanLeather Jacket + White Tank + White Jean Shorts + Tan Suede Pumps + Tan Suede Handbag