It's the summertime neutral that we admire so much on everyone else, so why do we get nervous wearing it ourselves?
Aside from the obvious caution with trying to avoid wayward marks, there's also a tendency to feel a little more ‘exposed’ in white legwear.
It somehow feels 'safer' to lean towards darker shades – after all, they’re perceived to be more slimming aren’t they? But is that really true? Not always...
Without exception, the secret to achieving your most flattering look is getting the sizing and thus the fit, right for the style you want.
For the majority of us, a less fitted style is generally more flattering when it comes to wearing white legwear. However, if fitted is your style of choice then going up a size will still give you the slim-fit look you desire without the tell-tale clinginess that we’d rather avoid.
The other consideration of course, lies beneath the surface - let's talk underwear. Designed to be worn and not seen, the worry with white could be that of show-through.
But there's good news here - overall the fabric that the golf brands are now using have a thicker weave. And with various tailoring tricks, such as nude coloured pocket linings being more widely incorporated into the designs, our worries about show-through are significantly reduced.
So with all that in mind which look are you drawn towards trying first?
Cropped styles are the ideal choice for long summer days and work perfectly with either a short sleeve or long-sleeve top. We have plenty of ankle and full length options available too for those who prefer more coverage.
And what to team them with? If it's timeless good looks you're going for then you can't fail to impress by pairing navy with white. This zip neck top from Rohnisch demonstrates perfectly some of the super choices you have. Alternatively, if you're excited to add a splash of colour, start with softer shades such as this warm raspberry shade in the same top, or go for it with one of this season's best-selling prints. For all your print inspiration check out these collections.
Fancy something a little different to complement your crisp white legwear? These cap sleeve polos are perfect for covering the top of your shoulders in suitably sunny style. Opt for the lightest element of extra coverage or designs that finish just shy of a short sleeve style.
