White pants: 5 vintage outfits perfect for summer

No garment is more summer than a pair of  white trousers . Passe-partout for every occasion, under the sun or by night. We saw them on the catwalk with Acne, Hermès and many others,  protagonists of the spring summer 2021 season . But the best styling ideas come from the past . Yesterday's muses teach us which ones to choose and how to wear them, for trendy and well-kept outfits. Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, but also Jennifer Aniston and Kate Moss: here's where to get the perfect inspiration. 

Capri pants with dancers

Second only to the black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's , the capri pants are the emblem of Audrey Hepburn's style . White pants marked the beginning of summer for the Hollywood actress too. Classic and  timeless , with a cigarette line, they become famous on the set of Funny Face . To copy the whole look: flat ballet flats and a boat neck blouse . A retro aesthetic to show off with femininity. 

Bootcut walking around the city

For summer trips , in unknown lands or in the city, white pants are great allies. They instantly give an elegant but casual look , especially if worn in the manner of  Jackie Kennedy Onassis . A wonderful shot together with the Italian designer Valentino Garavani  immortalizes his casual chic and holiday style. Black ribbed T-shirt, Gucci Jackie shoulder bag , round glasses and bare feet. On holiday in Capri, he allows himself bootcut trousers, to be combined with  flat sandals or slippers (like those held in Jackie's hand).

Shorts: increasingly high-waisted

Essential for the summer, practical and versatile. The shorts (necessarily white) are declined in various models. Baggy, mom fit, biker . During the day with blouses and tank tops, a bit like Lady Diana, in the evening with crop top and body. They are the perfect garment to pack . Luis Vuitton bag under the arm, black glasses and white sneakers for those who want a royal look by Lady Di.

Sporty-chic with an oversized blazer

This photo of Susan Sarandon in Cannes in 1978 looks like it was taken yesterday. The extremely current look could easily be imagined worn today by fashionistas like Bella Hadid or Hailey Bieber. White trousers in cotton, light, with a straight fit : soft on the camba, but with a very high waist. New Balance sports shoe and diamond-patterned stockings are combined with an oversized black leather blazer . A fresh, young and bold outfit. A retro inspiration with a timeless character.

Total white: Jennifer Aniston look

Sometimes the perfect outfit is obtained with small tricks . When you don't want to think about combinations, prints and patterns, less is more . A color block look , in the same shades, will save you the evening. Like Jennifer Aniston , here with her boyfriend of the time Brad Pitt, who combines white skinny- fit trousers with  a trench coat, tank top, sandals and bag in the same color.