GIRLS! I’VE FOUND THEM! ALERT THE NEWS MEDIA, STOP THE PRESSES, and CALL YOUR BESTIES. The search for THE BEST WHITE JEANS EVER is over! (You also might want to start crying now…because I posted these on facebook yesterday afternoon when then seemed to be fully stocked, but as of last night, sizes 0-10 had sold out. Go ahead and read the post, and we’ll all keep our fingers crossed that they get restocked! Plus, I have lots of other great stuff in the post besides just the white jeans.)
A good pair of white jeans is hard to find. How do I know? Well, because over the last 3 years I’ve probably tried on at least 50 pair. They are either too tight, too thin, see through, not stretchy, not flattering, or the pockets show through. WHITE JEANS ARE TOUGH! Last year the pair I liked best came from Target (even though I had tried on some that were as much $188!). Sadly, they sold out quickly and never re-stocked. Well, even though I loved them last year, I wore them like crazy and they didn’t hold up very well, so I was going to need a new pair this year. SIGH.
WELL. Nordstrom had asked me to do a 2 post series on jeans from Nordstrom, and since I pretty much wear a pair of jeans from Nordstrom every single day (LOVE my Vigoss and AG skinny ankle jeans the most), I just planned to do a post on those. However, after several requests from you ladies, I decided to go another route for the post and do another white jean hunt! I tried a couple of pairs from the juniors department, and although they were a great price point, I didn’t love them. I even tried on some designer jeans that were a much higher price point (one pair was even $220!), but I didn’t love those either. Then I ordered two pair from Wit and Wisdom. I received one pair early last week, tried them on, and had already taken them back. I thought the waistband was uncomfortable, and that just wouldn’t do. But then THIS pair arrived late last week. AND Y’ALL. THESE JEANS ARE NO JOKE.
Here’s what you need to know about them: The “Abs-solution” slims with power-mesh panels to mold and hold, including a waist band with interior control and booty-lift construction. I almost didn’t order them, because when I initially saw them online, I kind of thought that I didn’t need all of that fancy stuff. I mean, did I really need power-mesh panels? YES. THE ANSWER IS YES. Let me tell you something, I APPRECIATE A LITTLE INTERIOR CONTROL AND BOOTY LIFT CONSTRUCTION. Y’all! Look at my booty! It’s LIFTED and SUCKED IN! #andalltheladiessaidamen As I’m looking at the pictures, I’m considering getting them hemmed just a bit so there isn’t any sagging in the knees, but I didn’t notice that when I actually had them on. Guess I was too distracted by my flattened tummy and my lifted booty! 😉
Click HERE for the jeans. Oh, one more HUGE PLUS. They are $68.
For size reference, I’m wearing a 4, so I think they are true to size. They are a mid-rise (which is PERFECT for me). Low rise often drive me crazy if I’m yanking on them all day, but high-waisted just aren’t comfy to me. But these? These are just right. #justcallmegoldilocks
Now, I typically hate it when ANY bit of pocket shows through….but for some reason it didn’t bother me on these jeans. If I decide it does, I will have a tailor take out the interior pockets and stitch them up….but I actually think I’m going to be okay with it! And if you don’t ever tuck shirts in, then it shouldn’t be an issue for you at all.
And here’s the entire outfit. I love color of this top. It’s called “bittersweet red”, but I think it’s much more of a coral.
white jeans / embroidered sleeveless top (I’m wearing a small, so I believe it’s true to size. You do need to wear a cami under it.)/my $12 cami / gold earrings / cork wedges (I suggest ordering a 1/2 size up.) / arrow necklace / $18 bar necklace
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
When I ordered the jeans, I also threw a couple of spring blouses in my cart. I wanted some bright fun colors that I could wear in Spring, but would also carry me into Summer. I really liked the coral above and I know I’ll get lots of wear out of it, but I’d been wanting a bright green blouse for awhile now, so I was so excited when I found THIS one. I was so hopeful when I pulled it out of the box to try it on…and it’s a great blouse, but it’s not for me. I like the option of being able to do a 1/2 tuck with a top like this, but the hankerchief hem makes it difficult. If you don’t ever like to do a 1/2 tuck, then you will probably love this blouse! I love the neckline and the gathering detail on the shoulders is so pretty. Still, even though I didn’t keep it, I thought some of y’all would like to see it! I’m wearing the same shoes and jewelry as I was above, I just switched out the blouses. I love the green, gold, and white together; I think it’s such a fresh look!
white jeans / hankerchief hem blouse (I’m wearing a small, so I think it’s true to size.)/ gold earrings / cork wedges (I suggest ordering a 1/2 size up.)/ arrow necklace / $18 bar necklace
So a couple more things you need to know about the jeans. I had a reader e-mail me the following information, and then my friend Cassi told me as well. Nordstrom employees at the store are saying that these jeans along with the entire Wit and Wisdom line are being discontinued at Nordstrom. The reader was told they were just going to be carried online, but Cassie was told they were phasing this brand out of Nordstrom completely (both in stores and online). WHICH IS TRAGIC. So, get ’em while the gettin’s good girls!
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
And I wanted to let you know that the same “Ab-solution” technology is found in THESE standard blue jeans as well. If you aren’t in to white jeans (and you totally should be by the way), you might want to try these.
And here’s a pic of the technology that’s built into both the white jeans the blue jeans directly above. See the really wide stretchy material on the waistband? It kind of reminds me of my son’s waistband on his baseball pants! And there is also stretchy mesh built into the front behind the pockets. I don’t understand it, but I appreciate it’s power. 🙂 Oh, and I love that the jeans have a white button. #it’sthelittlethings
And for those of you that are Wit and Wisdom lovers, I’ve heard from several readers that they ordered THESE girlfriend jeans and are HUGE fans! The readers do suggest to size down 1 size in these girlfriend jeans.
And I know many of you love THESE skinny jeans that I named a MUST HAVE in January of 2015. For size reference, I am wearing a size 4, so I feel like they are true to size. Some reviews say to order down a size, but I’m glad I got my normal size. If you want to see my full review of these jeans and why I love them so much, click HERE for the original post!
And just for fun, here are some other tops I think would look awesome with white jeans! Just click on the top(s) you are interested in!
Now before we’re done today, I want to address some questions I’ve received about the new site. I’ve received several e-mails about the new blog being blocked on work computers. I’ve also had several comments about the font in the e-mail subscriptions either being too tiny or too big to read! Well, we are hopeful that we’ve come up with a solution! A huge THANK YOU to Stephanie for working on this for me! If you are experiencing either problem, please click HERE to sign up for the blog e-mail through a different service. The font should be corrected, and you should be able to read the blog at work!!!!!! Again, just click HERE and sign up! It will only take like 5 seconds, you’ll then receive an e-mail to confirm your subscription, and after you confirm it, you’ll be good to go! And if you are experiencing blurry pictures, a fix for blurry iPad images was implemented this morning, so refresh the site several times and see if you notice any improvements! Please let me know if this works for you!
Thank y’all for being patient with the little hiccups this first week, and we will continue to work hard to get all of them fixed in a timely manner! If you are experiencing other issues since the blog switched platforms, please feel free to leave a comment so we can work on trouble shooting them! And thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!
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Jordan says
Are the pictures super blurry for anyone else?
Jen smith says
Yes. Pictures are still blurry!
Sheaffer says
Hi Jen and Jordan! I am so sorry about this, and we will continue to work on fixing it. Can I ask both of you what type of device you are on when reading the blog? Your phone? An Ipad? Your computer? Want all the information we can get!!! Thank you for your patience! xoxo, Sheaffer
Amanda welsh says
I was just going to leave you a post about the same thing, my pics are all blurry too! I use my iPad to read the blog. This only started since you switched to the new blog platform. Thanks!
Rachel says
I read the blog from my iPad and my iPhone and the pics are blurry for me too 🙁
Sheaffer says
Hi Girls! Okay, so we implemented another “fix” that we are hoping causes the image to no longer be blurry. Can you refresh the site several times to see if it fixes things? If it does, please let me know! If it doesn’t, please let me know that as well!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
chris says
UGH. SOLD OUT. From FB comments it seems they went from back order to sold out and with the comments of discontinuing I’m not hopeful they’ll be restocked. Sadness. I have the girlfriend ones (size down) and I love them. I went ahead an ordered the regular denim shade of these just to try (which I need like a hole in the head). For some reason your fb posts never pop up on my news feed even though I “like” the page. Color me bummed.
Sheaffer says
Hi Chris! I’ve seen this happen before, so I’m still hopeful for a re-stock! About the facebook page, I’ve heard that facebook algorithms (whatever that means) sometimes require that you consistently like posts on a page for it to recognize that you really do want to see that page in your feed. So, I know it’s a total pain, but if you want to start seeing the page in your feed on a regular basis, I suggest going to my page for several days in a row and “liking” whatever my post is so Facebook will hopefully be “alerted” to show me in your feed. I know it’s annoying, and I’m so sorry! xoxo, Sheaffer
Kristen says
Chris and Sheaffer – you can also go to the FB page and under the “Liked” button with that little upside down triangle – hover on that and turn on notifications for all posts. That way you will get a notification that Sheaffer has posted something (and you’ll never fight the “out of stock’ again!! :))
Stephanie says
I just bought a pair of white jeans last week! 🙁 If I had only known!! This post has convinced me that I probably need at least two pairs, anyway haha.
Denise Panetta says
I’m sad about the Wit & Wisdom jeans!! I wonder if they will restock the white ones! You look adorable in all those outfits!
Kourtni says
Sheafer! I am so glad you did this post. I was going to email you weeks ago that i need your recommendation for a pair of white jeans. Last year i tried the articles of society sarah jeans you recommended but returnef them bc of all the things u mentioned- too tight, too seethrough, and unflaterring. I cant wait to try these if they come back in stock. Thank u for the recommendation.
Juli says
Sheaffer…can you find the nude sandals the model is wearing in both the white Jean photo and the blue one?! They look to die for!
Sheaffer says
Hi Juli! I haven’t seen them, but I will keep my eyes peeled at Nordstrom!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
JB says
I just got on to purchase the white jeans and they’re unavailable 🙁 Anyone else see this?
Sheaffer says
Hi JB. Sadly, most sizes sold out yesterday after I posted them on facebook. I’m hopeful for a re-stock! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
JB says
AHHH I’m so sad! I’m dying for a pair of white skinnies 🙂 hoping they restock soon!!!!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE you! My brother and SIL live in McKinney and I not-so-secretly hope to run in to you every time we visit 😉
Kimberly Oliver says
SOLD OUT! My heart is broken! Talk to your people at Nordstrom and tell them your peeps NEED these jeans!
Jess says
When I read the blog email from Outlook on my laptop, the text is cut off. Like I need to scroll right but there is nothing to scroll. I typically just go to the blog and read without issue but disappointing I can’t quickly read from my email when on the road.
Erin says
The green blouse is already sold out, too?? Please tell me if I’m missing something!!!
Kris says
I ordered these and didn’t care for the “ab”solution. I went and ordered Wit and Wisdom’s other white skinny jeans – with no absolution and like them much better. Those look like they are in stock. However, you may want to consider sizing down if you want the legs to be tighter. I am sad to hear about Wit and Wisdom being discontinued. I have two pair of the “must haves” and I’m contemplating buying a third pair before they are gone – but that might be a little excessive. 🙂 Thanks for all your hard work Sheaffer! Your blog has certainly encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and try new styles!
Kim says
I was just going to say – NO!!! I love the green shirt on you! Color looks awesome with your eyes and is sooo flattering! Cute!
Mary Deckert says
You need to keep that green top ~ it looks great on you with your hair! I hope Nordstrom re-stocks those white jeans, but I also really like the Loft white jeans. I get the “curvy straight” and love them. Be sure to size down though.
Kelly says
I posted this on your FB page, but just in case… I found a pair of jeans similar – I would venture to say the same…. but they are the brand Democracy. I found them at Nordstrom rack and they have white and different color blue jeans. They are like wearing leggings, but not! Super comfy.. so for those that missed out on these, check out NR for the democracy brand!
Christine says
I am SUPER SUPER sad that they won’t be carrying Wit & Wisdom anymore. I’ve tried looking online, but don’t see any other B&M stores that carry this brand? Wonder if there are production issues? Shaeffer – any chance Nordstrom hears how popular this brand is, and how disappointed we are that it’s being discontinued?
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
No more Wit & Wisdom..What?! They are always a great option at Nordstrom. Loved the Anthropologie outfit too! I love to switch up my colored pants with a jean jacket 🙂
http://www.cupcakendreams.com
kate says
I love the white pants!! I agree with the ‘being able to see the pockets’ bit. I hate seeing the pockets…it makes me think that you can see my drawers too…(doesnt matter if you cant actually see them or not…) that’s how it makes me feel.. and you cant buy pants that you think everyone can see through!!!!
Lisa B says
Hey Sheaffer- love the new blog name and style! Just checked on the Wit and Wisdom white jeans and you CAN order size 6 and 8 right now. They say backordered until 3/26 but my order went thru! Item #5122428. Hope it’s not a mistake! xo
Lisa B says
Hi again! Now size 10 is in too…says backordered until 3/12/16…good luck to those who try. No more size 6…xo
Kimberly says
Got mine today; LOVE them! I have short legs and the length is perfect!
Kirsten says
Got mine yesterday, and love everything about them… except they are too short!
Rebecca says
I was at Nordstrom Rack last week and bought a pair of “Democracy” Brand jeans with “ab-solution” and they looks super similar to the Wit and Wisdom jeans posted here…Do you have any info on that? Thanks for an awesome blog!
Sheaffer says
Hi Rebecca! I’ve never heard of those jeans, but they sound great! Sorry I don’t have more information! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂