The 8 Best White Jeans for Men to Live in This Summer
Nothing marks the start of the season like breaking out the crisp whites.
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There are typically two camps when it comes to determining when summer really begins.One waits for the official date, June 21, to declare the start of the season, while the other more eager party considers Memorial Day Weekend the unofficial beginning to three months of sunshine, soirees and as much time outdoors as possible. We propose a third option, however. As a state of mind, summer really starts the moment you break out those crisp whites, trading in your dark jean uniform for some bright white denim.
How to Wear White Jeans
White jeans become the ultimate workhorse in a summer wardrobe. For a casual go-to look, pair them with different colors and prints in the form of a short-sleeved button down. For a more elevated, sophisticated take, stick to neutrals. Nothing says summer like a crisp navy polo with some white jeans and boat shoes.
How to Keep Your White Jeans Looking Fresh
It’s a little ironic that summer’s wardrobe staple is also the most prone to stains. A pick-up game of soccer in the park leads to inevitable grass stains and don’t get us started on the inherent danger in all of our favorite BBQ condiments.
There are a few tips and tricks to keeping your white denim bright and stain-free despite their heavy rotation in the warmer months:
- While many denim diehards advocate for washing jeans as little as possible, for the sake of your social life we recommend throwing them in the washer on a warm or hot cycle as needed, but only with your other whites. This will avoid any color transfer from other clothing.
- Avoid bleach. It sounds counterintuitive, but bleach tends to leave a yellowish tinge on white clothing over time.
- Treat stains immediately. Time is of the essence. Immediately dab a stain with a damp cloth or paper towel, then apply a clear concentrated dish soap for grass or coffee stains or hydrogen peroxide for red wine. Don’t be afraid to use a little elbow grease. The point is to agitate the fabric, working in the stain remover so it can lift the offending mark.
- If your whites could use a little general freshening up, toss those white jeans into a bath of four quarts of warm water mixed with one cup of baking soda. Let them soak for several hours, then wash as usual.
Now that you know how to keep your whites jeans bright and fresh, be ready to work them into all of your summer outfits.
Here are the best white jeans for men to wear for all occasions this season.
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