Fox In Flats | How to wear white jeans when you’re surrounded by little people with Vegemite fingers

How to wear white jeans when you’re surrounded by little people with Vegemite fingers

White jeans look awesome. So don’t let little people who still have the remnants of a typical Aussie breakfast smudged on their paws hold you back from wearing them. Here’s 7 tips to make things a little bit easier:

1. Opt for a classic cut – think of them as white trousers.

2. A tailored shirt, in any shade of blue, is breezy fresh, and adds polish.

3. Ballet flats or sandals will keep your look casual and chic.

Marcs ballet flats $59

4. White jeans are less forgiving than the black or navy variety, so don’t try to squeeze into a size too small for you. To avoid a ‘muffin top’, look for a waist band that sits just below the belly button.

Kookai White Jean SALE $39.72

5. Style them with classic items for a timeless, preppy look.

6. Team with sophisticated tonal pastels, a-la Jennifer Aniston.

Eliane et Lena long top, $96
Vince tank, $48
Rag & Bone skinny jeans $253
Miss Selfridge suede boots, $50
Fendi white tote bag, (in case Liz Hurley is reading this) $2,930
Lee Angel Jewelry yellow gold bangle, $59
Rag bone fringed shawl, $125
Tom ford sunglasses, $395

7. Bulk-buy Napisan.

Napisan Oxyaction Max – 2 Jars $37.97

And back to Vegemite… Do you love it like me, slathered on buttery toast each and every morning? Or do you think it’s the most heinous thing you’ve ever munched?

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Cat Beloverly

I have always worried that white jeans were only the domain of those with the super skinny legs? Thoughts? I love the look of them very much & as a teen used to only wear white rather than blue jeans because I wanted to be a little different. I might have to search for a pair though think they may be best kept for weekend rather thank weekday activities where I’m less likely to be asked to play in the sandpit! () and vegemite is not my thinking at all though I do appreciate that my boys love it.
- Anonymous
  
  Hi Cat,
  I don’t think so. The tips above – about thinking of the cut like you would a pair of pants is important – don’t go for super tight.
  
  Here’s a pic of a woman looking fresh in a pair of white pants – she’s probably a size 12-14?
  http://www.foxinflats.com.au/2011/12/cool-kaftans-3-ways-wear/
  
  I used to wear them all the time with the kids in the playground. The key is to know they will get a little dirty. Keep your baby wipes handy just in case, but otherwise don’t stress about it. Just pop them in for a soak & they’ll be good as new (my pair have since worn out & I’ve not bought another yet)
  
  xA
  - Cat Beloverly
    
    Thanks A! Can you tell I typed on my phone at 4am feed? Sorry about all the typos. I just sold a few of my handmade pieces on commission so may just have to buy a pair and those fab Marcs ballet flats too! X
    - Anonymous
      
      LOL I did! I might make sure I time my new articles so they are ready for that feed in the future! Can be a bit lonely in the middle of the night!
      Congrats on the sales – sounds awesome! xxxx
Rachel

I love white jeans. Maybe I should just scotchguard them first. Rachel xx

http://www.redcliffestyle.com
- Anonymous
  
  LOL!
Caveatcalcei

I do look forward to your posts Andrea.

Once upon a time the smell of Vegemite was something truly foul. Ten years plus in Australia and I have learned to respect it and even eat the left over bits of toast that it appears on.My kids can’t be blamed for mucky marks on my white jeans. That is down to me and a constant reminder of why I wear black.Those boots of Jennifer’s. I want. A lot.
- Anonymous
  
  Oh thankyou so much x See, you’re a true Aussie now if you like Vegemite! x
Louise

I also love white jeans – I have two pairs! Cat, I am well short of skinny and have found the David Lawrence ones to be quite flattering and I reckon that is what the woman in the pink kaftan is wearing. I usually wear with blue tops but love the Jennifer Aniston combo above. Might try that! My kids are now a little older (thank God!! – 10 and nearly 7) so vegemite covered fingers are not too much of a problem for me but you do have to be careful when eating a chocolate bar in the car!!
- Anonymous
  
  Oh yeah those chocolates can be a mess – especially flakes – ha ha ha! Thanks for the great tips Loux
Mrs Woog

I love white jeans! I have the perfect pair I got from Sportscraft. FRESH.
- Anonymous
  
  Oh I can see you in white jeans. They are really fresh. And crisp. Kinda like a good glass of Sav Blanc x
Suz

I love Jennifer Anniston’s look in this – but otherwise white jeans just take me back to the 80′s Any ideas on how to avoid looking like someone from Spandaux Ballet (sp?).

PS – I don’t comment on your posts often, but love them every day xx
- Anonymous
  
  Oh thanks for the lovely feedback Suz!
  
  To avoid looking like the dudes from a an 80s new romantic band, avoid wearing your hair in a quiff, and black eyeliner x
Akviba

Great post! Has anyone got any ideas where I could find shoes similar to the ones in number 1 photo?
- Anonymous
  
  MMM, not sure – take a look at ASOS, Shopbop, Shop Style online. Good luck! x
  - Akviba
    
    Thanks:)
Anne Buckland

Haha, love the Liz Hurley comment. Speaking of Liz Hurley, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a picture of her NOT wearing white jeans. I love them, wear them with floaty tunics (I’m breastfeeding). Turquoise/Aqua with tan accessories look nice too. So does chocolate brown. And black. Actually, pretty much everything.
I’m definitely not super skinny so I just make sure my top finishes below the, ahem, crotch. Seems to work.
- Anonymous
  
  Oh great tips Anne – thankyou for sharing! La Liz looks fab in white jeans – but then she’d look great in anything ! Turquoise & tan = love. x
Melissa Fowler

They look great on others but I have made a personal oath never to wear them lol
- Anonymous
  
  Fair enough, I’ve made a personal oath never to eat bananas. Each to their own
Meegs

Vegemite is definitely the most heinous thing on the planet, sends me into gagsville the moment anyone cracks the lid – bler, just thinking about it has me gagging – ergh, ergh : (
- Anonymous
  
  Oh Meegs, you poor thing! I feel the same way about bananas. Yup.
Mumbos

I used to work with two incredibly stylish ladies who were preschool chidcare workers and they not only managed to rock white jeans, but also to keep them clean (even when doing a full hard days work as can only be done in a preschool). Thanks for the reminder on just how gorgeous they can look.
- FoxInFlats
  
  Wow that’s an achievement!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=622518312 Jacalyn Tapp

I used to have a great pair of white moleskin jeans – god I loved them… managed to snare my partner wearing them!! I had forgotten how great they were… must look for another pair. Also loving Jennifers outfit…
Vegemite delicious!!! even in NZ. Mmmmm
- FoxInFlats
  
  Looking for a pair too, let me know if you find any great ones! Am heading to new Zealand in Saturday- cant wait!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=622518312 Jacalyn Tapp

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