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Finding the perfect pair of white pants

Alison Deyette, founder of stylebakery.com, highlights the best styles

updated 3:18 p.m. ET May 19, 2006

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From jeans to cargos, white pants are all the rage! Alison Deyette, founder of stylebakery.com, presents the right whites for the season.

Best linen trousers
Liz Claiborne 'Sloane' trouser, $69
Slim through the hip, no back pockets, angled front pockets; lined so there's no show-through; wide ankles; perfect pant for work or can dress it down for weekends

Best white jeans
Seven For All Mankind ‘Dojo’, $132
Long, lean jeans with a flared ankle are the most flattering; classic rise, fitted through hip but relaxed through the mid-thigh and ankle; trouser style fit; denim has a bit of stretch; thick enough denim so pockets won't show through; perfect jeans to dress up for a night out

Best plus size casual pants
Catherine's cropped plus size jeans, $38
Light stretch for comfort and a great fit; length hits just above the ankle which flatters most; lightweight denim is cool and comfortable

Best cropped jeans
Lands' End stretch denim cropped pant, $29.99
The comfort of stretch, the cool of crops, these are the kind of jeans you'll reach for all summer; the fit is easy and comfortable; cool orange twill trim on upturned cuffs adds interest

Best weekend casual
Fashion Bug cargo cropped pants, $24.99
Easy-fitting, short cropped pants hits below the knee; cargo pockets and drawstring bottoms add interest; all pockets are patch pockets, so no need to worry about them showing through; great length for petite women (as well as taller women)

Best long shorts
Banana Republic, $68
Long shorts are a huge trend this season; worn with a matching jacket and a great pair of wedge heels, this is a great look for the office; be sure to look for untapered styles for a more flattering look; long shorts are more wearable than you think: pair them with a wedge heel to elongate your legs

What to wear under your white pants
Wear only nude shades, never white, prints or colors and look for seamless styles that won't leave panty lines.

Two of our favorites:
Barely There Flawless Fit thong or boyshort
Seamless styling; tagfree; flat elastic leg trim is flawless under pants; available in comfy cotton and microfiber that is unbelievably soft and lightweight; $9; available at Kohl's

Bali Easy-on shapewear
Amazingly easy to pull on and comfortable to wear; glides on with incredible stretch and recovery properties; slims the thighs to create a slender, smooth finish under white pants; molds to your body for exceptional control. Sizes: M-3XL; $25; available at Macy's


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