Dressy

• While white linen pants aren't usually a good choice for formal affairs, you can wear them to a cocktail party or dance. Just wear them with a pair of stylish tan or deep brown loafers for men (see Resources) or a pair of open-toed heels for women (just about any color except black would work depending on the color of your top). Black shoes are not an ideal choice with linen except when you are wearing a black linen outfit because the black interrupts the soft "flow" of the pants.
  
  Men might wear a matching white linen button-up top with your pants if you are going to a dressy event. You can wear a sleeveless T-shirt (male tank top) underneath in the color of your choice. Women could wear a linen or cotton halter or tunic top (see Resources) or a floral blouse. Again, the color would ideally match your shoes unless you are wearing a white top, which will go with just about any color shoe.
  
  

Casual

• For a casual look with white linen pants, match them with sandals. For men, fisherman sandals or leather thong sandals (again, avoid black) will create a cool, laid-back look with these pants. To finish the look, you can throw on a simple, crisp and new white T-shirt, tucked into the pants.
  
  Women can also wear thong flats or kitty-heeled sandals with white linen pants for a casual look along with a loose, lightweight rayon mix or linen tank top shirt.
  
  

Beach Wear

• White linen pants are also popular for relaxing or taking strolls on the beach. In this case, you can simply go barefoot (or wear your flip-flops) along with a sleeveless tank for men (any color) or a regular spaghetti-strapped snug-fitting tank top for women (again, any color).