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Are white jeans/trousers EVER "in"?

140 replies

purplepeony · 07/04/2010 12:35

I have just got 2 lovely tunics from White Stuff in the sale- they would both look goood with white or pale coloured trousers or capris.

Is white a bit naff- especially for an "older" person - but is still a size 10!

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rubyrubyruby · 07/04/2010 13:21

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OurLadyOfPerpetualSupper · 07/04/2010 13:21

I think they can look fresh and smart in summer, and brighten up an otherwise dull outfit.

Also not too keen on crops - you need very long legs to avoid looking stumpy.

As to whether they're 'in' or not - well, does that mean Kate Moss is wearing them? Couldn't say, but it wouldn't stop me wearing them.

I'm contemplating linen jeans for this year - intend covering arse, obv.

BunnyLebowski · 07/04/2010 13:28

I papped you going in to Greggs AF

bibbitybobbityhat · 07/04/2010 13:31

Everyone in Brisighella, picturesque Italian town in N Italy, wears white trousers to church on Sundays. I was swooning at how chic they were.

crumpette · 07/04/2010 13:32

light beige jeans can look surprisingly respectable, I had some topshop baxter skinnies in a light cream/beige shade last year and they were really flattering

I have never ventured into white jeans territory, but if you are not too enormous and the cut is nice (best to ensure the arse is a good fit) then why not, very summery. I'd go for straight leg or skinny though, not bootcut. Paige do some lovely ones but rather spendy.

White linen almost always shows underwear or lack thereof, and makes most wearers look gigantuous, beige does not have this effect

AnyFucker · 07/04/2010 13:32

< looks over meaty shoulder >

castille · 07/04/2010 13:34

Both my DDs are wearing white skinny jeans today and they look fab in them, so I am contemplating buying myself some to replace the worn out pair I chucked last year.

traceybath · 07/04/2010 13:37

I can recommend the white baxters - lovely fit.

cyb · 07/04/2010 13:39

I dont think anyone over a size 12 should wear white skinny jeans

Actually make that a 10

SuSylvester · 07/04/2010 13:42

bonsoir i dont either

i really dont get it

SuSylvester · 07/04/2010 13:42

you wait cyb
Ill come and wind me white jean legs around you

AnyFucker · 07/04/2010 13:42

< ahem >

I am a size 12 and white skinny jeans (should I choose to wear 'em, which I don't) would look fine on me

it might help that I am 5ft 10

cyb · 07/04/2010 13:43

ha! I was timing how long it would take you size 12ers to pop up out of the woodwork and argue the toss

AnyFucker · 07/04/2010 13:44
Grin
SuSylvester · 07/04/2010 13:44

get her AF
ILl sit on her

she is just jealous.
have been doing LOTS of hill walking at gym
legs are TONED dude

cyb · 07/04/2010 13:44

I'm 5 ft 10 too, I recently discovered. dh measured me. I thought I was 5 9

i am not however, a size 12

YET

SuSylvester · 07/04/2010 13:45

and oyu wont be unles you channel the zone fgs

anyoen wants to come on our diet thread please do .
we are routinely rude.

Bucharest · 07/04/2010 13:47

I'm 5ft 10 and a size 10.

Believe me, they do not look good.

noddyholder · 07/04/2010 13:47

I always wear them in summer either wide linen or my faves skinnies or boyfriend jeans v flattering but then I think Liz Hurley looks ok even though she is an arse.Am sixe 12 and 5'5 but not skinny and they look fine

traceybath · 07/04/2010 13:48

Bucharest - I bet they would look good on you - you're tall and slim.

AnyFucker · 07/04/2010 13:49

ah, I get it cyb...you have "size 12 envy"

cyb · 07/04/2010 13:49

don;t lecture me on the zone lady

someone else I invented the friggin zone

cyb · 07/04/2010 13:50

I do indeed have size 12 envy but alas even my bare bones would be a 14 at least on my bottom half

traceybath · 07/04/2010 13:50

Noddy - I think Liz Hurley looks good too

deaddei · 07/04/2010 13:51

I am 6 feet tall and size 14. I think that trumps 5 feet 10.

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