Don't let white jeans daunt you - Duchess Sophie's recent outfit shows they're just as versatile as blue denim

The paler colour is often thought of as being unforgiving, but it’s perfect for spring/summer and always surges in popularity this time of year. Even the royals are on board with white jeans outfits and although we never usually see Duchess Sophie wearing any kind of denim to engagements, she recently made an exception.

The senior royal stepped out at The Yellow Labrador Club on 8th April wearing straight leg white jeans. They were high-waisted and full length, which worked so well with her suede Gianvito Rossi boots underneath.

Cropped jeans will always be a key denim trend, but for maximum versatility we’d always go for regular length designs as they look great with both boots and shoes.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh’s jeans had a straight leg cut which strikes a lovely balance between the looser styles like wide and palazzo jeans and more tapered options. They work well as part of a smart-casual outfit and white jeans in particular are easy to elevate.

The paler colour and shape makes them look almost like tailored trousers and this means they can be paired effortlessly with heels and smarter shirts, as well as trainers and T-shirts as a day-to-day outfit. This is why white jeans are worth trying out, even if you’ve never been totally sure about them before.

Style them as if they were white trousers and you’ll find wearing them becomes a lot simpler. The King’s sister-in-law went for a classic beige blazer and Breton striped knit from Frame to complement the denim.

We often see blue and white striped tops and jumpers on the high street and online, but if you’re going to wear a pattern there’s no reason why you can’t try more neutral combinations. The beige and white were less of a contrast and this brought a softness to her ensemble.

These two colours also tied the rest of Duchess Sophie's outfit together, as each other piece was either white or beige. Her single-breasted blazer from Eleventy Milano was a formal addition and she went practical but chic with her suede boots.

As she was outside and interacting with some gorgeous Labradors during her visit to The Yellow Labrador Club, it made sense that she wore chunky-soled footwear. They rose to just under the hem of her jeans, creating a seamless silhouette.

This outfit just goes to show that white jeans and simple, neutral staples are a brilliant match. Although it most likely wasn’t intentional, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s look also coordinated with the dogs she got to meet that day.

She made this visit as she was announced as the new Royal Patron of the club - a role once held by the late Queen Elizabeth. The Yellow Labrador Club encourages the breeding of pure Yellow Labrador Retrievers and the senior royal met members and guests for tea and a Field Trial demonstration in Windsor Great Park near Windsor Castle.