5 NEW WHITE DENIM STAPLES

AND ZERO REASONS TO BE AFRAID We’ve all had our doubts about white denim (VPL, spilling our lunch, etc) but trust us, this crop of blinding classics will be the sartorial lemon wedge your jeans drawer has been searching for.

LONG JACKET: Eradicate any lab-coat vibes with frayed edges, a collarless neckline and a plethora of pockets and seams. Jacket, $130, Topshop, (02) 8072 9300 STRAIGHTLEG JEANS: We promise the fabric of these is so sturdy, underwear outlines wouldn’t dare show through. Just add a sweater. Jeans, $320, J Brand, theundone.com CROPPED WIDE-LEG JEANS: Tuck in voluminous blouses, sweaters and shirts then add some extra height with your favourite pair of block heels. Jeans, $449, Mih Jeans, edwardsimports.com DECONSTRUCTED SHIRT-DRESS: The detached sleeves keep this white shirt-dress from looking too dainty. Team with sneakers. Dress, $79, Asos, asos.com/au A-LINE MINI-SKIRT: Pair the kicked-out, flirty style with a crisp blue shirt, loop in a fun belt and finish with your favourite flashy slides. Skirt, $69.99, Insight, generalpants. com.au