What Kind of Jeans Go With a White Top?

It's difficult to put together an outfit more classic-casual than jeans and a white shirt. Trends in denim styles, cut and colors have evolved dramatically over time and white shirt styles have seen subtle changes; but the combination of the two remains both chic and timeless. Perhaps the best part of this look is that nearly every cut and color of jeans goes well with the basic white top -- and that makes dressing a cinch.

Dark Denim

The more modern, dark jean styles -- raw and selvage denim -- are crisper, darker and made from thicker fabrics than the traditional dark jeans. If you had to settle on a style uniform, slim-cut, dark-denim jeans with a well-pressed, fitted white button-down could easily fit the bill. Men should add a pair of dark, leather round-toe brogue shoes for dressing up or a pair of vibrant, suede desert boots to add a playful pop of color. Women can achieve the same effect with a bright patent-leather pointed-toe pump. Wear a nude heel if you want to keep the outfit classic and understated.

Light Denim

A white shirt with light denim is a fresh summer look. Women can combine a pair of cuffed boyfriend jeans with a white V-neck tee and a pair of open-toed, high-heeled booties and a chunky silver watch for a perfectly balanced sexy-tomboy outfit. Take the look down a bit without losing the edge and wear the loose-fitting V-neck with a straight-leg, light-wash jean and a pair of leopard-print ballet flats or deco loafers. For guys, wear a white oxford shirt -- sleeves rolled high and rumpled -- with a pair of lightweight, light-wash jeans. Cuff the jeans and wear a pair of canvas shoes.

Colored Jeans

Bright and bold slim-cut jeans are ideal when piecing together a notice-me look. To show off your modern-day style sense, pair a white polo style with a pair of fire-engine red, marigold or St. Paddy's Day green jeans. Both men and women should pin-roll the pant cuffs. Boat shoes, a skinny belt and a cable-knit sweater make a preppy-chic outfit for guys, while women should add texture to an outfit by pairing vivid jeans with a white eyelet, lace or chiffon short-sleeved blouse. Tuck your shirt in and accessorize with a pony-hair, animal-print skinny belt and a basic black flat or heel.

Black Jeans

Pairing black jeans and a white shirt is another fool-proof style choice for both men and women, and the classic style is easily updated with current designs. In womenswear, a sophisticated way to wear this look in the most stylish way is to mix a pair of black skinnies with a white tank and layer with a white -- or nearly white -- boyfriend blazer and a pair of nude heels. If skinny jeans aren't in your repertoire, opt for a pair of tapered, black crop jeans and a black flat or kitten heel. Men can take a break from the button-down and wear pitch-black, slim-fit jeans with a bone-colored, cashmere crewneck sweater with a stark-white tee and a pair of black suede, wing-tip oxfords. Be sure to cuff the jeans to show off your fashionable shoes and your impeccable sense of style.

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