With spring arriving, my wardrobe full of classics felt like it was needing an injection of freshness, and while scrolling through my feed recently I came across a ridiculously easy yet ridiculously chic jeans and shoe pairing being championed by one of the most stylish French women I know: Anne-Laure Mais.
The pairing in question? White jeans with white flat shoes. Yes, it’s that simple—simple, but effective. I feel like I usually see white or ecru denim paired with black or tan shoes, which of course works. But going slightly rogue with a matching tonal shoe made the classic spring denim feel much more intentional. A white heel may well have felt a little tacky, but the flats gave the whole look a really cool, relaxed finish. I love that she kept the rest of the look monochrome too, with a black funnel-neck Free People jacket and black accessories. Très chic.
Once I spotted the look I dug a little deeper and realised it was a combo that other polished French women I follow have turned to before—so, now I’m hooked. The best part is that I (as you might) already own both a great pair of white denim jeans and some white ballet flats that I’m going to try wearing together immediately.
Are there any rules with this look, I hear you ask? No, not really! From my research it clearly works best with a classic spring shoe like a soft ballet flat, loafer or trainer, and a flash of skin (even if its sheathed in sheer tights like Anne-Laure) is always nice to break up the matching colours. Both bright crisp whites and creamy off-whites seem to work well, and you can either match your shades or contrast them to create a nice tonal effect. As with all tonal dressing, it’s also nice to play with texture, so I’ve got my eye on these H&M woven flats to try and I love the idea of these high shine loafers too.
If you’re with me, I’ve shared some of my French-girl outfit inspiration below, and also linked the best white jeans and white flat shoes on the market right now (in my expert opinion). Happy spring dressing, everyone…
Chic Inspiration From French Women Wearing White Jeans With White Flats:
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