The best shoe colours to wear with white jeans, according to a fashion editor.

I don’t know about you, but jeans stay in heavy rotation in my wardrobe all year round. Maybe it’s the Gen-Zer in me, or perhaps it’s because I’m a denim-obsessed fashion editor, but I genuinely can’t think of a bottom that looks and feels better than a great pair of denim. With enough pairs in my collection to last a lifetime (the last count was 28), I always have plenty of styles to choose from, but there’s one specific wash I reach for as soon as the weather warms. You love them, I love them—it can only be white jeans.

Now, trust me when I say this: not all jeans are created equal. But with their luxe-looking wash, crisp finish and timeless feel, it’s no surprise white jeans are often reached for by fashion people across the globe come summertime. But the ever-complex question remains: what shoes do you pair with them to keep them feeling fresh and looking elegant? Depending on the shape, style and cut, shoe choices can sometimes be tricky when pairing with your whites because almost everything works; however, not everything exudes that effortless elevation that I’m aiming for with all my summer looks.