These Relaxed Ecru Jeans Are the Ideal Antidote to Summer’s Classic White Skinny

Dressing in head-to-toe neutrals has been trending since Paris Fashion Week, and with the first day of summer just around the corner, now’s the time to break out your shades of beige, cream, and white. Think: linen dresses, crisp shirts, brand-new T-shirts… and, of course, summer’s most classic—and contentious!—item: the white jean.

Some women live in bright white jeans from May through August, while some of us have long avoided them in fear of spills or (worse) unintentionally see-through denim. For the naysayers, consider the alternative we’ve been seeing all over the streets: the off-white, non-stretch jean. In a warmer ivory wash, it’s a bit softer on the eyes—and the touch!—and looks particularly fresh in a loose, relaxed silhouette. It’s a no-brainer with a matching sweater or button-down, but you don’t have to stick to the monochrome look. A not-quite-white jean pairs just as nicely with a tie-dyed T-shirt or a colorful statement bag. Whether you’re calling them ecru, “dirty white,” or even vanilla, these summer-ready jeans are everything a preppy, stretchy stark-white skinny isn’t. Shop our picks for the very best styles below.