Now that we are past Memorial Day, it's on to summer! If you haven't already broken out your summer whites, you will be soon. So here is what you need to know about buying and wearing white pants this summer!

I know plenty of women that skip the white pant mainly due to fear of getting them dirty. What's the point of purchasing a pair of pants that will constantly require cleaning? Ok, I can see the potential hazards of wearing hite. But for me, the upside is greater than the hazard. I love the look of white in the summer. It also opens up the options in your wardrobe as white can be extremely versatile.

For those of you willing to risk it and interested in white for the summer, what do you need to know? Fit and style are key here as with any pant. Be sure that your white pants are tailored to a length that suits you. You do not want your white pants dragging on the ground or the bottoms will collect dirt. For this reason, a great choice for a white pant would be an ankle length or cropped pant. Also be sure that your white pants are not tight. You don't want your white pants to fit too snuggly, as this could highlight any imperfections you might want to hide. It's better to wear a slim pair of pants that flatters your body shape.

White pants in particular can be challenging as cotton or linen white can be somewhat see-through. And the last thing you want to wear on a hot summer day is a pair of pants you can see through. My suggestion is to purchase a pair of white pants that are lined. An inner lining can go a long way to making white less see through which in turn makes you more comfortable and confident.

In the past, fully lined white pants could be hard to find. I have a pair that I purchase several years ago from the Limited that stood the test of time. They are machine washable and somehow after all these years, still white! When I looked fora second pair I always came up short of being able to find a similar pair. So far, this year, I've seen this type of white pant at both Banana Republic Factory and J.Crew Factory (both highlighted below).

So I hope you decide to indulge in summer whites this season. Be sure to look for a pair that flatter you!

From Banana Republic Factory:

Hampton Fit White Linen/Cotton Tailored Crop Pant

Martin Fit White Linen/Cotton Tailored Trouser

From J.Crew Factory: