'Think you can't wear white jeans? These styles are for every body.'

I know what you're thinking: white jeans are a hard sell.

For one, there's the fear of spills and stains. Coffee, red wine, pasta, a child in close proximity with sticky hands… all viable concerns.

Then there's their reputation as one of the trickier styles to "pull off". Maybe because the white jeans we once knew came in precisely one cut: skinny.

They were tight, they were bright, and they were low — with a high probability of the dreaded Visible Panty Line.

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But as of now, white jeans have had an upgrade. The new styles are wider, higher and so much more wearable than their past iterations.

They also happen to be everywhere this season, in richer shades like ecru and cream, providing the perfect compliment to on-trend chocolate brown and navy tones.

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So if you still think you can't do pale denim, allow me to guide you towards the light. We can even hold hands.

My journey back to the world of white jeans has happened gradually. I started off by embracing loungewear pants in woven fabrics and lighter shades than I was used to.

Then I wanted a bit more structure, so I looked to white linen styles with pockets.

When the weather cooled off, I realised I was seeking a similar cut — only with some sturdiness.

The answer was right in front of me: denim. I needed denim. But could I do white denim? As a petite woman with a curvier bum and thighs, I almost ruled this option out immediately.

A key reason many of us avoid light-coloured jeans is the antiquated messaging we've internalised about them being "unflattering'" But it's high time we challenge that.

When I took the plunge and tried on some newer styles, I was pleasantly surprised.

Pale denim doesn't have to be restrictive. It's so much easier to wear when it's loosely tailored and skims over your body, and it looks fresher, too.

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Cream is a chic alternative to white, and lots of the newer styles have features like contrasting stitching, cuffed or kick-flare hems, waist ties and clever darts that elevate them beyond your basic jean.

A barrel leg or carpenter's jean might be your pick, as these styles are cut to sit away from the leg and give a more directional shape. A new silhouette not only updates the look of your whole outfit, it gives you a confidence boost.

Stylist Emelia Morris wears ecru jeans with chocolate brown tones. Image: Instagram/@emeliamorrisstylist

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Some of us are after more coverage on a practical or physical level, and there's nothing wrong with that. You can layer a chunky knit, coat or boxy jacket on top and still get the styling benefit of the crisp white denim coming through on your lower half.

You've got so many options, and I've tracked down the best ones below.

Shop cream-coloured jeans.

City Chic Harley Fit Harlow Wide Leg Jean, $119.95.

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Commonry Side Pocket Jean, $149.95.

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Gingham & Heels Jess Stretch Wide Leg Jeans, $89.

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Kireina Freya Jean, $189.

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Boohoo Plus Drawstring Wide Leg Jeans, $55.

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Shop white jeans.

Commonry Elasticated Wide Leg Jean, $149.95.

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Blue Bungalow Orwell White Wide Leg Jeans, $129.95.

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Kmart Cuffed Hem Jeans, $30.

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Decjuba Aria Barrel Leg Jeans, now $59.95.

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Calli Eve Straight Leg Jeans, $99.95.

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Feature image: Instagram/@emeliamorrisstylist; @monikh; @_tamaradavis_.

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