Fashion Girls Are Refusing to Pack Away This Summer Style Staple

Light jeans are largely associated with the summer months, but we're firm believers that they look just as chic year-round—and it seems we're not the only ones. Sure, we may be on the cusp of winter, but that hasn't stopped some of our fashion friends from spinning their light jeans to create ensembles that are perfect for navigating the plummeting temperatures. 

Take Ada Oguntodu, for example. She resides in one of Scotland's coldest cities, and she has made her light jeans look winter-ready by pairing them with tan staples. Down south, Jessica Skye proves white denim strides are the ideal accompaniment to this season's must-have cover-up

To see their brilliant looks, as well as three other strong outfits, keep scrolling for the ultimate masterclass on how to wear light jeans in winter. 

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#1: ADD TAN SEPARATES
(Image credit: @ada_oguntodu)

Style Notes: Ada proves that light jeans look impossibly cool when they're flanked by tan or rust hues. The fact she's balanced her outfit with a tan jacket and boots is inspired. 

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#2: CREAM ON CREAM
(Image credit: @monikh)

Style Notes: Much like most great outfits, Monikh proves that less is most certainly more with her off-white jeans and coordinating oversized knit. 

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#3: TOUGHEN UP WITH LEATHER
(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

Style Notes: Give your ecru jeans an androgynous spin by pairing them with a Western-style leather jacket and thick-sole worker boots.

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#4: STAY FRESH IN PASTELS
(Image credit: @nicoleocran)

Style Notes: We all know that white denim loans itself perfectly to pastel tones, and Nicole's ensemble is a testament to that. Look for mint or pistachio hues to remain on-trend. 

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#5: IF IN DOUBT, GO MONOCHROME
(Image credit: @_jessicaskye)

Style Notes: Whether you're an avid minimalist or prefer your outfits to be on the bold side, we can all agree that monochrome attire always looks expensive. Case in point—Jessica's puffer jacket and barrel-leg jean duo. 

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.