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How to wear white pants in fall and winter: A street style guide

Influencers show how to wear the cool summer staple off season


OCTOBER 16, 2019 5:08 AM EDT

Wearing white pants in the fall and winter? It's a trend featured on the Fashion Week runways and has quickly gained popularity thanks to being embraced by the world's biggest fashion influencers and street style gurus. Yes, summer's white trousers and jeans have taken center stage as the base for winning ensembles just as the colder weather sets in.

By mixing textures, patterns and accessories, creating a style based around white pants is a cinch. So take note and discover a summer classic that you can give new life to during the rest of the year.

Brittany Xavier con pantalones blancos y blazer caqui© GettyImages

Everyday neutrals

Brittany Xavier shows a great way of wearing white pants – wearing a simple white tee or blouse to match and topping the combo off with a khaki blazer. The cut is important as well, so the more relaxed, the better

Camila Coelho con pantalones blancos© @camilacoelho

Subtle complexity

Another tip is to include elements, all in the same neutral color palette, that add more depth to your outfit. Camila Coelho teamed her high-waisted pants with a beige batwing sleeve sweater, dark brown belt and on trend animal print bag.

Leonie Hanne con pantalones blancos y blazer negro© @leoniehanne

Monochrome contrast

Let's just say it's style in black and white! Leonie Hanne kept it simple, pairing her stylish wide-legged white trousers with a dark jacket, setting off her waist with a contrasting white belt.

Caroline Daur con pantalones, franela, abrigo y calzado blancos© GettyImages

The robe coat

Fashion blogger Caroline Daur used the head-to-toe strategy, with very chic cream-colored color block. High-waisted loose fit pleated pants are teamed with high heels, a wrap coat and top handle bag.

Xenia Adonts con pantalones blancos, top estampado y botines purpura© Getty Images

Statement accessories

We love the high-rise fit of the pants worn by blogger Xenia Adonts, whose stylish wardrobe basic is only further enhanced by her accessories, a wide-brimmed hat, purse with silver chain details and purple booties, and that very cool graphic knit top.

Olivia Palermo con traje de pantalones cropped y blazer blanco© GettyImages

City chic

Fashionista Olivia Palermo's full look was in complete harmony, in various tones of white and cream. While the tailored blazer and gold clutch say luxe in the city, the cropped white trouser worn with crisp white sneakers keeps the outfit cool and casual for the perfect high-low vibe.

Tamara Kalinic con gtraje de pantalones y oversize blazer blancos© Getty Images

Suits you!

Tamara Kalinic chose a white suit with tapered ants and an oversized blazer, but instead of sticking with a fully white look, she opted to contrast with black accessories. Along with dark shoes and belt, she added a black purse, too.

Anne-Laure Mais con pantalones blancos© Getty Images

Autumn plaid

For Parisian Anne-Laure Mais, the face behind the fashion blog Adenorah, these white boot cut trousers are best accompanied with a bold shade. A statement sleeved blouse in a fun gingham gives her boot cuts a boost, along with that fuchsia bag.

Doina Ciobanu con pantalones blancos, camisa negra y botas de cordones© GettyImages

Luxury leather

London fashion blogger-turned-mode Doina Ciobanu, also goes for the black and white combo, but this time gives it an edge with leather lace-up military boots and a crocodile motif bag.

And there you have it, nine ways to add a summer classic to your fall wardrobe, a sure bet for stylish versatility and comfort. Are you ready to try the white pants trend?