At Who What Wear, we always keep an eye on the European style set to see what they’re wearing because they tend to be ahead when it comes to elegant trends and It buys. While we’re only a few weeks into summer, one denim style keeps showing up on the chicest women in France and Italy: ultra-high-rise, wide-leg white jeans.

The fresh silhouette has become a warm-weather staple because it’s equal parts polished and effortless. The ultra-high-rise waist lends an elegant feel with clean lines and a fitted shape, while the loose, wide-leg cut adds a relaxed quality that suits the coveted easy-summer-dressing vibe. Together, the two elements strike the perfect balance between refined and easygoing—a combination that French and Italian women have mastered. On top of that, this denim trend is incredibly versatile, pairing just as easily with a simple white tank and elevated flip-flops as it does with a pretty blouse and sleek heels.