A guide to styling white trousers

Love them or hate them, white trousers are officially a summer 2018 essential. They can easily trip you up, but we’re pretty sure even the most opposed to the bright white look can pull them off – it’s all about how you style it. It doesn’t matter if they’re palazzo pants, culottes or jeans: to own this look like a true fashion pro the only thing that matters is to create the right combinations. So if you’re hoping to work some white into your workwear looks, outfits for evening drinks with friends or maybe for a casual Saturday brunch, we’ve got you covered. Scroll on to nail the trend.

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Burberry

Knight Stamp Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXL White

Delivery: free

$415.00

Burberry

Nike

Field General Canvas & Genuine Calf Hair Sneaker in Cinnamon/Sail/Gum Dark Brown at Nordstrom, Size 6.5

Delivery: free

$125.00

Nordstrom

Burberry

Knight Stamp Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXS Black

Delivery: free

$415.00

Burberry

Moncler

Caradoc Water-repellent Micro Tote Bag Pink Size One size

Delivery: free

$770.00

Moncler

-25%

adidas

Samba OG Sneakers Core Black / Cloud White

Delivery: $22.00

$117.00 ~~$156.00~~

Slam Jam

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If you want to wear white trousers to the office, try these refined combinations. Choose a pair in a light fabric and combine with a simple black t-shirt for a striking balance. Complete the outfit with a strong blazer or coat, block heeled sandals and a statement bag. If you want to be sure not to make any rookie errors, avoid adding any other white items, focusing instead on contrasts.

Burberry

Knight Stamp Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXL White

Delivery: free

$415.00

Burberry

Nike

Field General Canvas & Genuine Calf Hair Sneaker in Cinnamon/Sail/Gum Dark Brown at Nordstrom, Size 6.5

Delivery: free

$125.00

Nordstrom

Burberry

Knight Stamp Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXS Black

Delivery: free

$415.00

Burberry

Moncler

Caradoc Water-repellent Micro Tote Bag Pink Size One size

Delivery: free

$770.00

Moncler

-25%

adidas

Samba OG Sneakers Core Black / Cloud White

Delivery: $22.00

$117.00 ~~$156.00~~

Slam Jam

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-39%

Nike

Womens Blazer Low Platform Shoes in White | DJ0292-101

Delivery: free

$60.97 ~~$100.00~~

Nike

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Lauren Ralph Lauren

Longline Herringbone Wool Blend Reefer Coat in Brown Broken Twill at Nordstrom, Size 12

Delivery: free

$340.00

Nordstrom

Alexander McQueen

Herringbone Striped Single-Breasted Blazer Jacket Gray

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$2,500.00

Bergdorf Goodman

Lauren Ralph Lauren

Wool Blend Herringbone Tweed Blazer in Olive Multi at Nordstrom, Size 14 Brown

Delivery: free

$395.00

Nordstrom

-10%

Vero Moda

tailored herringbone wide leg pants in dark forest green - part of a set

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$62.10 ~~$69.00~~

ASOS

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-60%

Max Mara

White wool gabardine trousers

Delivery: $30.00

$198.07 ~~$495.18~~

TheDoubleF

Alo

| Show Off Cargo Wide Leg Trouser (Long) in Ivory White, Size: Medium

Delivery: free

$158.00

Alo Yoga

-60%

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Sportmax

Wide white cotton trousers

Delivery: $30.00

$130.80 ~~$327.00~~

TheDoubleF

Giorgio Armani

Side Piping Wide-Leg Silk Trousers White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$2,795.00

Bergdorf Goodman

Carhartt Work in Progress

Landon Pant Moonbeam-coloured White

Delivery: $30.00

$93.43

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The perfect white trouser outfit in the evening features a slip-top or a lace blouse and a classic pair of black sandals or heeled mules. Whether you are heading for an aperitif catch-up with friends, a dinner date or a post-work glass of wine, you can’t go wrong with this look. Focus on monochrome, chic detailing.

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Dolce & Gabbana

Black Lace Silk Blend Camisole Top Womens Underwear (Pre-Owned)

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$255.00 ~~$597.00~~

LUX LAIR

-48%

Free People

Brooke Halter Top Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$29.99 ~~$58.00~~

Rue La La

-60%

Free People

Brooke Lace Trim Halter Top in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Large

Delivery: free

$22.99 ~~$58.00~~

Nordstrom

-50%

Free People

Lacey Essential Cami Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$18.99 ~~$38.00~~

Rue La La

Free People

Sophie Lace Trim Camisole in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Large

Delivery: free

$48.00

Nordstrom

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Stuart Weitzman

Stuart Power 85 Leather Pumps Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$495.00

Bergdorf Goodman

-56%

Kenneth Cole

Quinnly Jewel Satin Pump Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$65.99 ~~$149.00~~

Rue La La

Coach

Margot Sandals In Signature Textile Jacquard High Womens Heels Black : 9.5 M, Leather

Delivery: free

$175.00

Zappos

-54%

Steven by Steve Madden

Steven By Steve Madden Laurie Pump Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$59.99 ~~$129.99~~

Rue La La

-39%

Marc Fisher

Cecile Pointed Toe Pump in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5

Delivery: free

$99.99 ~~$165.00~~

Nordstrom

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-63%

P.A.R.O.S.H.

P. A.R. O.S. H. Jeans White

Delivery: $9.95

$111.00 ~~$304.00~~

Yoox.com

-66%

Nine In The Morning

Jeans White

Delivery: $9.95

$88.00 ~~$257.00~~

Yoox.com

-68%

BESTSELLER

Ermanno Scervino

Jeans White

Delivery: free

$200.00 ~~$634.00~~

Yoox.com

Philipp Plein

DENIM - Denim trousers

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£349.00

Yoox.com

Nobody

Cult Comfort Skinny Ankle Dazzled - White

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£210.00

Farfetch

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White trousers are great allies for casual weekend outfits. Opt for a plain white tee, white sneakers and a floral kimono. Then wear on repeat week after week, for a walk to the park with your pup or for an intensive shopping session with friends. Add an extra cool edge to the look by making sure they’re ripped as much as possible!