Ask Vanessa: What can I do about see-through white pants?
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From The Times
May 31, 2026

Wearing white pants on a warm, sunny day taps into our collective summer leisure fantasies. The vibe is very Jackie Kennedy on the beach. But how can you prevent them from being see-through?

Jacqueline Kennedy, in white jeans and a black tee, walks on the beach with Caroline, in red shorts and a pink top, and John Jr., in off-white pants and a long-sleeve black top. He holds his mother’s hand.

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