White Hot

Memorial Day weekend is here which means, if you are one of those that adhere to old fashion rules , you can finally break out the white. This summer white is popping up everywhere. But this season there are two pieces that stand out from the rest.

 Citizens of Humanity Kelly Stretch Bootcut Jeans

If you only buy one new piece of clothing this season it needs to be a great pair of white jeans. White jeans are a timeless piece that look great on almost every shape, and are an easy way to add clean sophistiation to your look. The one downfall to white jeans is the see through factor, so make sure you are buying a thick quality denim. You may have to pay more for white jeans then you do your regular jeans, but a nice pair of white jeans will last you year after year and they will always be in style. This Citizens of Humanity pair runs about $135 at Nordstrom. They are thick enough not to be completely see through, have just a touch of stretch to hug you in all the right places and the bootcut is flattering on all body types. For a more tailored look you could go for a skinny or straight leg style but stay away from anything super tight. You can pair your jeans with just about anything, but one of my favorite looks is to pair them with a light chambray denim shirt.

 (pic by Pacific Coast News.com)

If there is one person who is known for white this year it's Kate Middleton. Before the wedding dress that won over the world Kate was known for this white ensemble that took over the internet. Many people are afraid of the transparency of white swimsuits but as long as you find one that is properly lined a white swimsuit can be a girl's best friend. Donning a white swimsuit tends to make you look more tan and therefore trimmer.

I found this budget alternative to Kate's suit at J. Crew.com. It has a modest fit and is completely lined to avoid transparency.