As a counterbalance to all that Spring color, a crisp neutral base for the season is the white high-waisted pant. Considering what usually ends up happening to any white pants we own, we’re not interested in making a huge investment, however—but clearly, we could spend a lot. Here, a high and a low—so which is which?

Our low pick is on the right, by Alfani from Macy’s, for $50.06. On the left, the high—a pair by Peter Som, $650, at eLuxury.com