We Tested Old Navy's Stain Resistant White Jeans. Here's What Happened.

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Whether you're an all-year-long wearer of white clothing or you're counting down the moments until Memorial Day, it's always daunting to keep bright whites stain-free. 

Enter Old Navy, which recently debuted a new pair of jeans it claims to be "stain repellent," and our messy minds started turning. Could these dream pants be real? We had to find out.

Using everyday items we all know and love (coffee, Cheetos, red wine and soy sauce), we tested (read: tortured) the pants to see if they were really all they're cracked up to be. 

The results? Not too shabby. After swiftly wiping each product off with napkins right after the initial spills, a spin in the washing machine later that night left the jeans looking almost as good as new, save the faint remnants of red wine placed unfortunately near the crotch. 

Ultimately, assuming you're not planning on spilling full glasses of wine on yourself, these pants are certainly a viable option for those who love the look of white denim, but not necessarily the maintenance. 

Check out the results below. 

Coffee
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9/10. The drops that didn't slide right off the pants came off easily with a napkin.
Post-Spill
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Post-Napkin
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Cheeto Fingers
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7/10. The pants were a match for the neon dust, but showed faded orange marks even after a wipe down.
Cheetos
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Red Wine
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4/10. Red wine is a killer, but it created stains that lasted even after a machine wash.
Yikes.
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Post-Napkin
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Soy Sauce
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5/10. It left a definite mark, but came out after machine washing.
Sushi for lunch, anyone?
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Post-Wipe Down
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After Machine Washing
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After Machine Washing
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Not too shabby. But not perfect, either.

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Denim Guide
Thick thighs(01 of11)
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Let me break this down for you: I'm 5'10, have big hips, thick thighs, and a bubble butt. Finding jeans that fit me perfectly is on par with slamming your forehead into a brick wall - it's painful and frustrating. I found this pair of legging jeans from Zara by accident and they do everything I need them to do. They hug my curves in a way that covers what needs to be covered while also still showing that I have a shape. I love the true blue wash and the length is A+ for taller girls.
Zara Jeggingshttp://www.zara.com/us/en/collection-ss16/woman/jeans/jeggings-c361514p3275309.html
Narrow hips(02 of11)
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"I'm tall and thin, but I've got a little bit of booty. One styling trick that I use to create the illusion of a curvier figure is wearing my tops tucked in high-rise denim with whisker detailing right at the hips. I absolutely can't get enough of this light wash pair I discovered at Aritzia! They're extremely long and extremely comfortable." - Dana

The Castings Super High-Rise Skinny
http://us.aritzia.com/product/super-high-rise-skinny/56891.html?dwvar_56891_color=10323
Wide hips(03 of11)
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"I know the jegging/jean debate is real, but I've found a jean with some stretch is the best fit for me, so jeggings it is! Especially with high-waisted style like these, having a little stretch goes a long way when more than 50 percent of your body is covered by a pair of pants. I've always struggled finding a pair that fits my wide hips without being too big in the waist, or vice versa. The high-waisted style has really solved that problem for me and I'm finally comfortable in a pair of jeans."
Super Skinny High Jegginghttp://www.hm.com/us/product/42673?article=42673-D&piaDept=Subdepartment_ladies&piaType=Large_picture#article=42673-D
Tall(04 of11)
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"At 5'11", I have a very hard time finding denim that is long enough. Usually I just settle for a cropped style, but there are a few brands that make jeans with long legs in mind. My favorite pair are these ones from MiH. They are long enough to wear with boots, sandals and sneakers and come in a bunch of different washes." - Michelle

MiH Daily Jeans https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/594265?cm_mmc=ProductSearchUS_PLA_c-_-MiH%20Jeans-_-Clothing-Jeans-Skinny%20Leg-_-99662914979_594265-069&gclid=CIjRjLuwysoCFY0XHwodLmYOqw
Petite(05 of11)
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I rarely have to hem my jeans because I tend to purchase skinny jeans that fall right at the ankle or a bit below. As much as I love boyfriend and wider leg styles, they don't seem to work on my frame (or maybe I'm too lazy to make them work).
Most of my pants are solid, dark colors, so this destroyed, light wash pair is an anomaly in my closet. I love them because they're edgy, but I can still wear them with pretty much any top for any season. Plus, they're guaranteed to elicit a corny joke from dads everywhere (Kate, I think there's a hole in your jeans). #dadjokes
You can find a similar version here -- not exact, but they're from AEhttps://www.ae.com/web/browse/product_details.jsp?productId=0431_9501_945&catId=cat20116
Love handles(06 of11)
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"Having love handles just means there's more me to look fabulous. I adore a great pair of flares or bootcut jeans because they add balance to my rounder midsection. And it doesn't hurt that the 70's are totally on trend right now -- but really are always in vogue. I also make sure the waist of the jeans is a little roomier so that they don't cut into my skin and accentuate those 'lovely' handles of mine." - Julee

Beija Flor "Jennifer" bootcut jeans
http://www.beijaflorjeans.com/collections/jennifer/products/jennifer-bootcut?variant=3710075521
Curvy/Plus-size(07 of11)
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"The luxury of having curves is that you know you've found the perfect pair of jeans when they easily slide up over your thighs, hips and up to your waist... at leas that's my opinion! I tend to look for things that taper at the bottoms, because even the slightest flare makes me uncomfortable unless it's wide leg and I have on heeled boots, which is not often. I like simple dark washes (only light if things are really getting crazy), because I feel like darker looks better and also accentuates my hips in a nice way. Also, this might be controversial, but I'm so down with the high rise cut because they let shirts flow freely in my outfits, and since I don't do super tight jeans, they don't crush my organs." let me know if you need something else/more/etc

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1048555&vid=1&pid=124401002
Big butt(08 of11)
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Being a shorter woman with a big butt can definitely make it hard to find jeans that fit. It's hard to find pants that fit my butt and legs, and also don't expose my booty whenever I sit down. I always look for either high rise jeans or jeans that are a bit higher-rise in the back than they are in the front. These Guess jeans show off my butt while also fitting my legs. Other types of jeans that fit my body type well are Gap, these specificLevi's jeans and really any Citizens of Humanity jeans.
http://www.guessfactory.com/en/Catalog/View/Q4FA02D1OL
Flat butt(09 of11)
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I've experimented with almost every single style of jeans, and can now confirm that flat butts need skinny jeans, so people's eyes are drawn more toward your legs than to your butt (or lack thereof). At 5'4, I also like to go for ankle-grazing jeans to make my legs look a little longer. I tend to go for plain black jeans or ones with an interesting style or pattern -- the more you can distract people, the better! Oh, and never wear leggings -- they can make your butt look non-existent. - Alex
Alos, I couldn't find my two-tone Topshop jeans anywhere online, but these Leigh jeans are the only ones I buy. This plain black one is mysecond-favorite style.
Large calves(10 of11)
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Small waist, big butt(11 of11)
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I'm a tall, curvy girl. So I look for long jeans that hug my legs and butt perfectly without riding down throughout the day. That's kind of hard since there's a big difference between the inches in my waist and my hips, but I never settle for less when it comes to denim. High-waisted jeans are my fave but I have a soft spot for a good pair of tall, skinny Levis.
Madewell Tall Skinny Skinny Jeanshttps://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DENIMBAR/extendedsizes/PRDOVR~B1797/B1797.jsp

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