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Flat sandals

Making White Jeans Elegant

May 13, 2014 By kimwheeler No Comments

Love this casual chic look on Christy Turlington.
Right now it’s the school year’s end, and almost Summer and there are so many school events and gatherings.
 I’m always stumped about what to wear to these things. 
Dresses can feel sometimes too fancy. 
You can easily throw on the same jeans or yoga pants, but why not have a little polish?
Sometimes just a bit more effort makes you feel good and people take notice.

It can be as easy as upgrading to white jeans!

Last week, I tried to dress up a bit for the school book fair I was working.
I threw on some new white jeans, simple Patagonia sandals from many years ago, and a Joie silk sweater with a Banana Republic leather tote I love.
Surprisingly, my friend Elizabeth was in something very similar, white jeans with a soft grey sweater.

I realized when I saw her, how much I adore the beauty of this understated combo. Also, my friend Elizabeth has this simple and elegant stuff down to a science.

 Her addition of pretty pewter braided sandals with the palest polished feet hands and toes looked so Jackie Kennedy to me.

Take note of those sandals and pale pedicure!

 Elizabeth has the kind of style that makes me want to chuck it all and redo my home and wardrobe!

Her hair always has that just blown out look and she usually carries a luxe looking handbag with a simple design. She inspires me to strive to look a little more finished with my hair and clothes.

We tried to take a selfie- NOT! You get the idea though..White jeans and a pullover.
Take Elizabeth’s cue, white jeans with a loose sweater is the perfect combo for May.
Add in a flat sandal and you are finished and ready to go.
When I stress about what to wear to an event, I need to remember this clean, simple look always exudes taste and class.
You just need a few tweaks to keep it from being bland….

Upgrading from simple to simply elegant:

Pair with a silk or linen sweater vs. cotton. (It’s worth the extra money for the wear you will get and the feel and expensive look.)

White jeans vs. regular jeans.

Pretty flat sandals vs. flip-flops. ( I know it’s easier to step in flip-flops, but a flat sandal is a game changer for the whole look.)

A tote or bag in a soft leather or solid vs. a complicated heavy or designer logo bag.

A fresh natural manicure and pedi with Essie’s Mademoiselle or pinky sheer vs. bright, white, dark or frosted.

Clean shiny hair done and styled.

Minimal and simple jewelry.

 

I just replaced my old white jeans from a few years ago that were looking tight.
It’s good to refresh this basic every year or so.
These are my new white jeans that I just found and loving.
 I was also contemplating these Paige ones. 
I’d love another pair of white jeans with this boyfriend fit , and if you are short as I am, these J Crew ones are a terrific price right now. 
I also love these dressier streamlined white crops from Karen Kane.

Remember the addition of the pretty flat sandal makes this look more Cannes than Santa Cruz.
One more tip: Always buy your white jeans a size up. Skintight is never good in light colors.
Stay chic!
x Kim

Filed Under: Flat sandals, Making Simple look elegant, style, White Jeans

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