White pants can feel like a big swing for the non-fashion guy anytime of year. Unlike the sea of dark navies and or stark blacks, wearing a pair of white pants risks broadcasting to the world: I care about clothes! And if done past Labor Day, which even the least-cerebral clothes wearer knows is a former faux pas, it says you care about clothes—plain as day.
Thing is, that’s not a bad thing. Obviously, we’re biased around here. We care a lot about clothes.
But that’s to your benefit, especially if you got here by searching “How to style white trousers” or “ White pants for dudes.” Let us guide you through this treacherous style journey. The key to wearing white pants is just like the key to everything else in style and in life. Start slow, don’t be too precious about it, and know that somebody (your dad, brother, or best friend) will notice.
They’ll tease you once or twice—as they should—and forget all about this new style endeavor by the third time they see you in it. Remember: you own your clothes, your clothes don’t own you. That said, white pants are a wardrobe multiplier—they’re guaranteed to match practically everything else in your closet.
This is especially true in winter, when you’re wearing a lot of heavy, dark, earth-toned coats and jackets. Between that and a pair of dark boots, white pants act as a nice contrast. Just know these two things: First, they will bring attention to your legs.
That means you really need to dial in a cut that you like. The safest cut will be more relaxed in the seat and thighs, with a nice taper towards the ankle. Go for a traditional mid- to high-rise to extend the visual line of your legs and make yourself look taller.
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