The benefits of white skinny jeans

A favourite with Elizabeth Hurley, white jeans can look classy and are an excellent way of lifting your look during the summer months. This article takes a look at the benefits of white skinny jeans, and where to get the right ones for you.

White jeans: more versatile than you think

This season's look Black bootcut jeans are great, but come the summer, you might feel you need a change from this wardrobe staple. For now however, womens black jeans are off the fashion menu - whether you're working dressed down festival-style or channelling Chanel chic, white is right for summer 2011. There are many styles of white jeans you can opt for, but the skinny is proving very popular this season. While dark skinny jeans are most flattering, white can look fantastic, whatever your size. If you've got the figure for it, low rise jeans look great in white, teamed with a black t-shirt. When it gets chilly, add a grey jacket to complete this sexy, understated monochrome look. If you prefer your jeans black, but want to get in on the summery vibe, team your black skinny jeans with a white floral top, for a less austere look. Keeping it classy Jeans don't have to be dressed-down. Women in jeans can look very classy. If you want a grown-up look, straight jeans can be great, and are often a little bit more classy than white skinny jeans for women. Ivory white jeans can also look a little more chic than the traditional brilliant white, and are fabulous teamed with a lightweight camel trench. Look to Elizabeth Hurley for inspiration. As well as their classic range of women’s blue jeans, 7 jeans for women at Seven for all Mankind, have some lovely white skinny jeans. At £168.00 a pair, these are quite pricey but the brand is well known for its high quality denim jeans for women, and are well-worth the investment.

Other possibilities with white jeans

Festival flares If you are unsure about making the switch to white, then how about swapping your black boyfriend jeans for some white flare jeans for women? These capture this summer's 70s, hippy vibe and are a little bit more forgiving than tight white skinny jeans. Flared jeans are often high waisted; high rise jeans are particularly good for hiding a muffin top. Maternity Jeans The retro flared style is also good if you're looking for white maternity jeans. These can be teamed with a smock-style top to flatter your bump. New Look Jeans do a great range of womens white jeans in all styles, starting at jus £9.99 so there's something out there for everyone. * All prices correct as of 19/05/2011