How to Wear White Shoes with Jeans

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Jeans and white shoes are a classic combination that almost anyone can pull off. Whether you have white sneakers, heels, boots, or high tops, you can pair them with any pair of jeans to make them look good. Try keeping your outfits low-key and casual or adding elegance and glam to dress them up and look great in your white shoes and jeans.

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Keeping Your Outfit Casual

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    Light wash jeans are a staple in many people’s wardrobes. Add some low rise white sneakers to your light wash jeans for a look that never gets old. [1]
    • Pair your jeans and sneakers with a dark sweatshirt or crew neck to stay comfortable.
    • Add a fitted T-shirt up top to make your outfit look clean and crisp.
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    Black denim pairs great with white sneakers since the colors pop against each other. Throw on a crisp pair of black jeans and some white low top sneakers for a contrasting outfit. [2]
    • Put on a light blue fitted T-shirt with your black jeans and sneakers for a simple outfit.
    • Add a bomber jacket to your outfit to stay warm.
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    Whether you are wearing light or dark wash skinny jeans, they always pair well with ballet flats. Put on your skinny jeans and white flats with a flowy blouse for a cute and casual outfit you can wear out to lunch. [3]
    • Throw on a silk scarf to keep your neck warm in this cute outfit.
    • Try wearing dark wash jeans, black ballet flats, a striped blouse, and a black handbag for a casual yet sophisticated outfit.
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    If you want to take your outfit to the beach or the pool, throw on some strappy sandals to keep your feet cool. Pair them with light wash jeans for a more summery outfit and add a large hat to keep the sun out of your face. [4]
    • Pair white sandals, capri-length jeans, a cropped tank top, and a small backpack for a day out during the summer.
    • Wear white sandals, dark wash jeans, a flowy white blouse, and a large sun hat for a day at the beach.

    Tip: White sandals are a great staple to have in your wardrobe.

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    Create a cool and chic silhouette by pairing shorter jeans and white high top sneakers. Choose light wash jeans for a classic combination or pair dark wash jeans with your sneakers for a contrasting outfit. [5]
    • If you don’t have any capri-length jeans, roll your pants up 2 to 3 times so they sit above your ankles.
    • Put on light wash capri jeans, white high tops, and a thick-strapped tank top for a cool and casual look.
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    Wide-legged jeans are stylish and comfortable. Pair them with some shiny white boots for a cool look that you can wear to meet friends or to a party. [6]
    • Add some tall socks to your outfit for a pop of color.
    • Put on a cropped sweatshirt, wide-legged jeans, and white high tops for a cute and laid-back outfit.
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    White leather shoes or sneakers add a pop of color against a dark pair of jeans. Choose skinny or straight-legged dark wash jeans with thin white heels or boots for an elegant outfit, or choose white sneakers for a more semi-formal look. [7]
    • Pair dark wash skinny jeans with a button-down and white sneakers for a professional outfit.
    • Wear straight-legged dark wash jeans and white heels with a large scarf and a sweater for a cozy and sophisticated look.
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    Wide-legged jeans look cool and sophisticated while also being super comfortable. Add white heels or boots to your light or dark wash wide-legged jeans for a fashion-forward outfit that will turn heads. [8]
    • Put on a band T-shirt with dark wash wide-legged jeans and white boots for an edgy look.
    • Pair thin white heels with wide-legged light wash jeans and a flowy white blouse for an elegant outfit.
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    Stick with an all-white theme by pairing white denim jeans, white heels or boots, and a white shirt. This outfit is sure to turn heads and elevate your style. [9]
    • Wear a fitted white T-shirt with your white jeans and white boots for a simple outfit.
    • Put on a white button-down and white jeans with some thin white heels for a more sophisticated look.

    Tip: Add a fun pop of color to this outfit with a mustard-colored scarf or a pale pink handbag.

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    Put on a pair of dark wash jeans, white sneakers, and a black or gray blazer to make your look slightly more professional. Wear a button-down under the blazer to copy a work outfit, or keep it more casual with a fitted T-shirt. [10]
    • Add a thin gold necklace and some small gold studs to make this outfit pop.
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    Long overcoats make any outfit look more sophisticated. Put on a pair of black jeans, white pointed boots, and a turtleneck with your overcoat for a chic look. [11]
    • Choose a camel-colored overcoat for a neutral outfit, or go bold with a plaid overcoat.
    • Throw on dark wash jeans, white boots, and a black overcoat for another classic look.
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    Take your outfit to the office by pairing dark wash jeans and small white kitten heels or white sneakers with a button-down. Add a structured blazer to elevate this outfit even more. [12]
    • Use a pinstriped button down to make this outfit pop.
    • Throw on a few chunky bangles to accessorize this outfit.
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