White Pants After Labor Day? Cool Moms Say Yes

Remember when wearing white after Labor Day was a faux pas? That rule is officially retired, and cool moms are leading the charge. According to Us Weekly, white pants are the unexpected fall staple this year — from corduroys to wide-leg trousers to stretchy jeans that somehow look polished.

Us Weekly compiled a list of 13 options, and the common thread is that these bottoms feel elevated enough to wear with cozy knits and long-sleeve button-downs. Yes, there's a risk of tomato sauce disasters, but as the outlet put it, "it's a risk we're willing to take."

The Picks Worth Your Attention

• **Under $30 high-waisted jeans**: Us Weekly calls these their favorite — sleek, stretchy, and affordable. A win for the budget-conscious mom who still wants to look put-together.
• **Crop style**: Shorter lengths are secretly elongating, according to the outlet, and the stretchy material keeps them comfy for all-day wear.
• **Petite-friendly**: Gloria Vanderbilt's high-rise tapered jeans come in short and petite lengths. No more dragging hems.
• **Extended sizing**: White jeans that go up to size 6X, with a cropped cut and patch pockets for extra style.
• **White corduroy**: Skip the dark shades; white corduroy pops against fall staples, per Us Weekly.
• **Under $20**: Anne Klein pants for $15 — a low-risk way to test the trend.

The roundup also includes wide-leg trousers that feel like loungewear, a barrel-leg corduroy option with a tie waist, and Kenneth Cole trousers on sale for under $40. Us Weekly notes the wrinkle-resistant fabric makes them a gem.

Whether you're a cool mom or just want to look like one, white pants are the move this fall. Just keep a stain remover handy.

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