Jeans: Rag & Bone, Sweater: Zara (old), Belt: Banana Republic Outlet, Bag: Pietro Alessandro, Shoes: Sigerson Morrison (also available here) Sunglasses: Celine Audrey, Spike Bracelet: Cara, Other: J Crew, Watch: Michael Kors.
One of the questions I often get, “can I wear white jeans in the winter?” I actually get a bit surprised that some still obey by the “no white post-Labor Day” rule. For me, the key is to pair it with “cold-weather” textures like a knit sweater and suede shoes, even if both are light in color (like I’m wearing above). I also find that white jeans are the most flattering with a shoe, especially with some skin showing, rather than tucked into a boot, which cuts off the look of the leg.
Lastly, I love that white jeans are a bit unexpected in the winter, yet seem dressier than a pair of blue jeans.
Photos by: Kim Pesch.
116 comments
santhi
so 'clear' – pure style!
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January 9, 2013Camilla
Those shoes are so sleek and perfect
xo Camilla
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January 9, 2013Sofia
Your outfit is perfect !!
Kisses
January 9, 2013Sofia.
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Maria
This look is so fresh and clean for the winter time.
January 9, 2013xo, Maria
monkeyshines ♥
lovely accessories!
Bises,
January 9, 2013monkeyshines
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Justine
Love winter whites, but I'm scared of wearing white jeans in general!
January 9, 2013Aubrey and Melissa
Love the softness of this look, beautiful!
January 9, 2013jewel
I concur, it does look more dressy than blue jeans.. oh, and you look lovely, per usual.
January 9, 2013_xo
Jewel
Ali Hval
The white looks fabulous! Especially with your textured top like that. I adore all of your pretty bracelets, too!
January 9, 2013Natali
Fabulous bag and shoes!
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January 9, 2013Rachelle
Love this look, the neutral tone of it is so chic.
xo
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Lisa
LOVE this outfit…it looks so classy and chic with the different neutral tones
January 9, 2013Luba Dimitrova
so beautiful and chic !
XX Luba
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ZxM Style-Squared
Love the shoes and the pants!!:)
January 9, 2013Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie
I like how relaxed & casual this is while still being chic-as-hell. And LOVE that spiked gold bracelet. J'adore!
January 9, 2013Jolie Jouel
Love this neutral look! And your accessories are spot on! ~ ashleigh
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January 9, 2013Ainslee Hanger
Amazing outfit, beautiful as always! Are these the Celine Audreys?
xo, Ainslee
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January 9, 2013Sarah
This is fantastic, another way to jazz up neutrals. Thanks Helena. 🙂
Sarah
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January 9, 2013Donna
I love how soft the sweater looks!!
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January 9, 2013Asher
Seriously stunning look! So simple & chic. Perfect styling 🙂
January 9, 2013Soulofashopper
love that nude look on you! xo, Alma
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B Allen @ What2Wear
i agree, i love white in winter, you look gorgeous 🙂
January 9, 2013brooke @ what2wear
Kimberly
I also adore winter whites – it's such a nice change of pace from all the darker colors that this season usually brings. This outfit is refreshingly chic! 🙂
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January 9, 2013Styleclouds
Fantastic look! I love winter whites! xo, Christina
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January 9, 2013Stephanie Lam
Completely agree! That's why there's winter whites! Love the lighter colors!
-Stephanie
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Adele
I agree with you & you're a shining example of why you should wear white jeans in winter!
January 9, 2013Happy Wednesday Hun xoxo
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Milna Mandusic
You look sooo fabulous in white and nude!
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January 9, 2013Femme Virtue
love ur accessories!
January 9, 2013Stefania
Very nice outfit and you are right white jeans in winter are nice too.
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Carol
perfect, i really like white with camel brown honey:) you mixed it perfectly♥
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January 9, 2013Beautygirl24
Gorgeous!
January 9, 2013Kiwi Fashion Blog
Winter whites look fabulous on you! I think if you style it right, you can wear any colour anytime!
January 9, 2013Anonymous
LOVE the sweater! Is this a recent purchase? I searched high and low online and can't find it. Thank you 🙂
January 9, 2013La Petite Olga
Such a fresh look for winter! And I love that you don't obey to the "no white after Labor Day"-rule.
xx Olga
January 9, 2013La Petite Olga
Brenna Lyden
I love this airy ensemble… Pretty!
XoXo Brenna
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January 9, 2013inspirationlush.com
Very cute! I love the spiky bracelet!
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Ashley Taylor
So elegant. I love the bracelets together. And the "no white after labor day" is bull. White looks amazing for winter and spring!
xo Ashley
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Rosamapose
I've been seeing a LOT of white/white or white/neutral posts this week from just about everyone, everywhere! I'm loving it.
xx
January 9, 2013Rose
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I am in love with this style it makes me feel like spring is already here!
thank you for sharing!
Anna
January 9, 2013Erin
I love this mix of light neutrals—it's so refreshing to see white jeans in winter! And I love the bag.
-Erin-
January 9, 2013OneTwoSummer
Just Been Running
I love love love this look! I wish I was bold enough to wear the white pants after labor day..I probably would do it and pair it with a sweater top and booties just to keep it more wintery (like you did)! I also LOVE that bag, that was the first thing my eye went to when I saw this post…and the spike bracelet of course 🙂 I have one and they are such a statement piece!
January 9, 2013Perpetuity
I love this classic look! White in winter will be so appropraite this weekend here because its suppossed to be in the 70s!
January 9, 2013Nico Saich
I totally agree with you about white jeans! I think I need to scoop up a pair, you make them look so effortless!
-Nico
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January 9, 2013Kareena K
Love the all white for winter! Super into your purse 🙂
xoxo
Kareena
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January 9, 2013Carmen
Great outfit, I love this classic chic 🙂
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M. (Faded M Style)
Great look! I love your bracelets! xo
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hillarychristine
This is a perfect way to wear winter white – love it!
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January 9, 2013Sarah Stanfield
Lovely outfit! I love how you paired the jeans!
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January 9, 2013The Fancy Teacup
This look is so effortlessly classy!
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January 9, 2013onmynailstoday
Such a chic and elegant outfit. I'm always intimidated by white jeans, but you look lovely.
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January 9, 2013Jane
I tend to follow the "no white post-Labor Day" rule, despite how silly it is. I can never commit to white pants–what if i sit on something dirty? but I still love the way they look!
January 9, 2013Allison Jordan
You look so cute. I love your light neutrals. They look so good on you! I think this outfit proves that no white after labor day is a stupid rule!
Corbynn
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Worthington
I just adore how you mixed winter white and neutrals here today. It looks fabulous!
January 9, 2013J Ciriello
I love love love winter white and people who are not afraid to wear it even in the cold months. looks great on you.
check out my post today … striped dress with fun colored tights
January 9, 2013Not Going Out Like That
Emma
Very neutral outfit today. Nice way of mixing whites and light tones into the winter.
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January 9, 2013still being [molly]
you are killin' this outfit, helena. and i agree – i wear white any day any time of year!
January 9, 2013Lust Covet Desire
That is a great everyday bag.
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January 10, 2013Caitlin Wilson
White any day of the year is fine by me! I had an internship in the south one summer, and they strictly abide by the no-white rule. It really surprised me!
Caitlin
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Claudia
So lovely as always. Love the white xx
January 10, 2013melissa ward
Loving the two shades together
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Beautiful as always
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January 10, 2013Amberly
Great look! I posted about wearing white denim in winter today also!
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Megan, TfDiaries.com
really gorgeous, and light. love it .
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Reece Andavolgyi
the white jeans with the tan sweater and shoes looks great. totally unexpected and fresh! love 🙂
reece xo
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I'm Just Me
chic!!
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Diana
Love your look here, so simple and chic!
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Marisa
I adore white jeans year round as well, and punctuating the all white ensemble with warm cognac like you've done here is my favourite way to wear this look.
Marisa
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fran
its so beautiful baby…
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jenn~the stylish housewife
thank you for the inspiration! why have i not worn this sooner…totally going to re-create! thanks doll!
xoxo, jenn
January 10, 2013the stylish housewife
Lacey
I love this look! I haven't worn white jeans in years – as I never know what to pair them with! This is gorgeous 🙂
January 10, 2013LaceyLoves x
Lubna
Stunning all-white outfit!
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Mira
Awesome look. Love the spike necklace <3
xo
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January 10, 2013Huyen
o chic, love the white look and the arm party is gorgeous.
xx
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January 10, 2013Altax
Awesome!!! Love them all.
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January 10, 2013Meaghann Bendis
This look is so perfect… I love the neutral colors all together! Great tips!
January 10, 2013xo
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Megan Elliott
OMG, so in love with this look!!!! I need everything you are wearing!!! Amazing!
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January 10, 2013Lindsey
love this lighter look. xo
January 10, 2013Stanislava Encheva
Nice look!
Sun and Sany
January 10, 2013JennyScribbles
I love this look, very classic!
xx
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Jacqueline (Chic Advisor)
i love soft colours. you look great.
Cheers, Jacquie
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Giovanna
Great look! Love the touches of brown with your bag and belt! Great contrast!
xx
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ChickadeeSays
This outfit is beautiful, so classy!
xx Kait
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January 11, 2013Laura
You look great! Such a perfect example of a simple, classy outfit
Best wishes,
Laura
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Andrew
You look gorgeous. Though white jeans are a summer wardrobe staple, many women just like you steer clear of them out of fear.
January 11, 2013Kristin
Love the whole outfit 🙂
brown and white looks always amazing together!
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Anonymous
simple and chic! gorgeous
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Justine
Love your style, always!
xx
Justine
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January 11, 2013Madame Ostrich
It is so interesting how each season we devite farther and farther from fashion "rules." It's amazing to think that as little as two decades ago wearing white after labor day would have been committing a major fashion faux pas. Now, I receive mail blasts on a daily basis from retailers encouraging me to check out their selection of "Winter Whites!"
Also, just out of curiousity–are those tights under your jeans, or do they have black detailing on the bottom?
Have a good weekend!
XxMO
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January 11, 2013Lippylash
Love this outfit! So light and fresh! I wish I could still be wearing something like that. But here in belgium it is all thick wool jumpers and big scarfs and coats! 😉
January 11, 2013Kate
I absolutely LOVE this outfit, Helena! The colors are so light & fresh! And while I don't subscribe to the "no white after labour day rule", it's essentially impossible to pull off a look like this in winter here – best case scenario is ankle boots, but pumps & bare feet can't happen until like, April. Womp, womp. Oh, Canadian winters! Either way, this look is GORGEOUS and I will keep it tucked away for spring inspiration! xo!
January 11, 2013Sabaa
Beautiful combo, so chic!
January 11, 2013HIlary Rushford
I love the neutral colors!
with grace & gumption,
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Kacie
Fabulous neutral outfit!
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B.
I love white jeans for winter. It's so fresh! Lovely look! Enjoy the weekend!
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So effortlessly chic! I totally love this look!
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January 12, 2013Dressed with soul
I´m asking myself, too, if it´s possible to wear white jeans in winter. And normally my answer ist "no" because in our region it´s often muddy and dirty, e. g. when snow is smelting like at the moment. And I don´t like it to run around with dirty jeans which often happens to me in such situations.
But you look very clean and fresh in your out fit. My compliment to you.
xxx
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January 12, 2013Sandra Bendre
You look amazing everyday dear!<3 i looove your style!
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You look great in white dear!!!!
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January 13, 2013i love this outfit!
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This outfit is so chic ! You look wonderful ! Very pretty !
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Virginia
Very Beautiful look!! So pure and light
January 14, 2013Regina
This is very chic and i agree you can wear white anytime…
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I love this outfit..the mix of white and cream is so perfect and soft!!
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January 17, 2013Toccara Arnold Alam
I love white jeans all year around too! It adds some brightness to the fall/winter. Looks very sophisticated.
January 17, 2013Venia
Great bright outfit! Love the shoes and everything!!
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I love white in winter! It makes me feel less brought down by the cold and dreary weather.
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