HOW TO WEAR WHITE TROUSERS

Written by Abi Tottenham-Smith in Fashion essentials

White is the colour to be seen in this summer. Not only does it have great practical plus points, it also looks great on a hot, sunny day. 

White will keep you fresh and sweat-free as the colour reflects the heat instead of retaining it, leaving you feeling and looking cool. 

Forget looking like a throwback to the eighties; white trousers are perfect for those long summer days and evenings and versatile enough to wear with (almost) anything. 

Although this trend is certainly nothing new, men are starting to realise the attraction of a crisp white pair of trousers, now more than ever. The best ways to wear them is contrasted with dark colours or patterns.

 MWS Craig mixing white with a pattern blazer

They look great with any sort of pattern so be brave and experiment with crazy prints as the white anchors the look. Dark colours such as grey and navy are more classic and will ensure a safe but sophisticated look. 

Top tip- never mix white with white, it’s far too biblical and then you will end up looking like you’re from the eighties. White trousers also look great paired with a classic denim shirt for a more laid-back look, or a blazer for a smarter evening look. You can really wear any type, colour or pattern of blazer here, again, as long as you’re not head to toe white.

 White x White = Biblical

Another thing to consider, as many people (normally women) tend to overlook, is underwear! As you are wearing white trousers, you are more susceptible to the dreaded VPL (visible panty line, in case you didn’t know). Always ensure you are wearing white or neutral underwearas seeing some nice black or patterned underwear through your trousers will completely throw off your look. 

And finally, keep them clean! White has a few practicality issues in the maintenance department and there is nothing worse than dirty marks on white clothing. Think about where you are wearing them before you put them on in the morning.

 White is perfect for holiday wear

It goes without saying; don’t wear them to an occasion such as afestival where you will be sure to return with a bum covered in mud and grass stains. 

So there you have it, a good white pair of trousers are a vital summer buy and are so versatile you will be wearing them all summer long. What do you think of white trousers? Do you own a pair?