If there’s one denim trend I’m recommending this summer, it’s white jeans. Whilst light-wash and vintage-blue pairs will always have a place in our wardrobes, there’s something about crisp white denim that feels especially elevated during the warmer months.

That said, styling white jeans can feel like slightly unfamiliar territory—particularly when it comes to footwear pairings. As we move away from boots and loafers and fully into sandal season, finding the right pairing isn’t always as natural as it seems. But this week, while scrolling through Instagram in search of warm-weather outfit inspiration, I came across the chic sandal trend that makes white jeans look instantly more refined. Posting just in time for the shift in season, Elsa Hosk styled her white jeans with a pair of simple brown sandals.

Elsa Hosk holds an orange juice wearing a striped t-shirt with white jeans and brown flip-flops.

Rather than opting for stark black styles—or even the trending pop-of-red sandals fashion people are gravitating towards right now—the soft brown hue created a much more cohesive finish against the bright white denim. Still firmly within the neutral family, the rich, earthy tone adds warmth and depth to an outfit without compromising its versatility.

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