Don’t get us wrong: we love every kind of denim under the sun. Black jeans? So wearable and timeless. Cargo trousers? We’re fully on board with the Y2K comeback. And there is always room in our wardrobe for cheery denim pieces in every shade of the rainbow.
White denim in particular occupies a very special place in our heart. It’s the ultimate transitional piece, ideal if you’re building a capsule wardrobe. It looks equally great with warm weather clothes and with a cosy jumper, and is a failsafe for spring and summer when the British weather inevitably decides to make a U-turn. White denim is the kind of functional neutral that adds a pop to your look without doing too much, and works easily with different colours, prints and textures. It’s our secret weapon for pulling off a double denim outfit without looking too matchy-matchy.
Ahead, we’ve pulled out our favourite white denim pieces – from straight-leg silhouettes to split-front skirts – that we’ll be reaching for all summer (and beyond).
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Free People Gia Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at Free People
Mango Long Denim Dungarees, $, available at Mango
River Island White Denim Shorts, $, available at River Island
Reformation Madison Jean Jacket, $, available at Reformation
ASOS DESIGN Denim Mini Skirt, $, available at ASOS
New Look Denim Oversized Shirt, $, available at New Look
Everlane Cheeky Straight Jean, $, available at Everlane
Karen Millen Denim Midi Skirt, $, available at KAREN MILLEN
& Other Stories Denim Jacket, $, available at & Other Stories
AllSaints Harlow Denim Mini Dress, $, available at John Lewis
H&M 90s Cutoff High Waist Shorts, $, available at H&M
H&M Denim Shorts, $, available at H&M
Mango Denim miniskirt, $, available at Mango
Weekday Bay Denim Shirt Dress, $, available at Weekday
Nudie Jeans Clean Eileen Offwhite, $, available at Nudie Jeans
H&M Denim dress, $, available at H&M
Arket Regular Cropped Jeans, $, available at Arket
Levi’s Ainsley Denim Utility Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Weekday Junip White Denim Jumpsuit, $, available at Weekday
Topshop Side Split Denim Midi Skirt, $, available at Topshop
ASOS DESIGN Curve Denim Midi Shirt Dress With Belt And Open Back Detail, $, available at ASOS
& Other Stories Raw Hem Denim Skirt, $, available at & Other Stories
Proenza Schouler Denim Belted Dress, $, available at Farfetch
ALEXACHUNG Denim Overalls, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Forever 21+ Plus Size Denim Mini Skirt, $, available at Forever 21
Current Air Straight Leg Jeans With Deep Hem Turn-Up, $, available at ASOS
Acne Studios Safari Jacket Ivory White, $, available at Acne Studios
Tomorrow Organic Wide Leg Flare Jean In Ecru, $, available at ASOS
Eve Denim Georgette Cropped Stretch-Cotton Twill Top, $, available at Net-A-Porter
See By Chloé Belted High-Rise Denim Shorts, $, available at MatchesFashion.com
Simply Be Longline Denim Shorts In White, $, available at ASOS
Topshop Buckle Wrap Midi Dress, $, available at Topshop
Mango Sayana Straight Jeans, $, available at Mango
Weekday Noren Bucket Hat, $, available at Weekday
ASOS DESIGN Denim Sundress With Tie Back In White, $, available at ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Curve Contrast Stitch Cotton Jacket, $, available at ASOS
Zara Denim Midi Skirt, $, available at Zara
Zara Denim Midi Skirt, $, available at Zara
Reformation Dixie Jean Shorts, $, available at Farfetch
Raey Loon Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at MatchesFashion.com
ASOS DESIGN Denim Milkmaid Crop Top In White, $, available at ASOS
Only Oversized Denim Jacket In White, $, available at ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Curve Florence Authentic Straight Leg Jeans In Bone Chalky Wh, $, available at ASOS
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