Jeans and flip-flops have become the go-to outfit combination for fashion people who want to look chic in the most low-effort way possible. This pairing works so well because it employs the “wrong shoe theory“—the flip-flops, worn out of context, inject an unexpected element that makes the jeans look more interesting. Plus, the easy, slide-on nature of the shoe perfectly matches the relaxed vibe of the denim.
Take Elsa Hosk, for example. Sharing a carousel of images of maternity-style outfits on Instagram, Hosk posed in one of them wearing low-rise baggy jeans in a vintage-like wash. She styled them with a plaid zip-up jacket and white thong-style wedge sandals. For accessories, she opted for a white east-west Chanel bag and oversize sunglasses, two trend-forward items that pulled the look together.
On the opposite coast, in New York City, Zoey Deutch was spotted this week in a similar casual denim outfit. She wore a white ribbed tank (one that looks like Kendall Jenner’s favorite Hanes top) and low-rise cuffed jeans. In terms of white sandals, Deutch opted for flat flip-flops and Prada’s version of an east-west bag—the celeb-loved Bonnie.
All of that said, this doesn’t mean black flip-flops are out; it just suggests that white ones are the chicer option at the moment. Much like the new feeling of wearing white jeans after a long hiatus, these sandals feel crisp and provide a stylishly unexpected touch to an outfit.
No one is asking me, but I’m sold on the pairing. If I plan to wear jeans this summer, I will be wearing a baggy pair with white flip-flops. Keep scrolling to see the styles that I am bookmarking and considering for my own wardrobe.
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Shop Low-Rise Baggy Jeans and White Flip-Flops
LEVI’S
Low Loose
I heard that if you size up, you’ll get the best fit.
TKEES
Lily Flip Flop
Every It girl in 2026 owns at least one pair of Tkees.
gap
Low Rise ’90s Loose Jeans
Madewell
The Iggy Thong Sandal
I love how the black sole contrasts with the white upper.
AGOLDE
Low Rise Loose Straight-Leg Organic Jeans
This light-wash denim is so chic.
Staud
Freja Thong
We The Free
Tennessee Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans
WWW editors love We the Free jeans because they feel lived-in from the moment you slip them on.
Toteme
Croco-Embossed Flip Flops
On my wish list.
Rag & Bone
Cam Relaxed Straight Jeans
Size down one.
Reformation
Jessie Thong Sandal
These best-selling sandals come in 11 elegant colorways.
