If the phrase “summer whites” conjures images of Nicole Kidman’s character in  Nine Perfect Strangers  or those family Christmas card photos where everyone is matching in colorless clothes, stay with us: Summer whites deserve a rebrand. So we came up with six new ways to wear them this season—none of them culty, all of them cute.

DRESS TO IMPRESS SUMMER WHITES

Take the tank-and-tailored-shorts set you bought for vacation, add a trusty black blazer, and voilà: You’ve got an outfit that works both on the clock and off. To keep the look more business than pleasure, finish with black accessories and a sleek gold chain.

LIÉ STUDIO NECKLACE, goop, $590

  • BY PARIAH Necklace goop, $450SHOP NOW
  • BEMBIEN Bag goop, $240SHOP NOW
  • G. LABEL BY GOOP Emerson Square-Neck Top goop, $345SHOP NOW
  • G. LABEL BY GOOP Edlin Tailored Shorts goop, $375SHOP NOW
  • TOTEME Blazer Net-a-Porter, $870SHOP NOW
  • TOTEME Slides goop, $500SHOP NOW

HAVE FUN WITH SUMMER WHITES

An eggshell-hued tank and daisy-white trousers are something of a sartorial blank canvas: Add a bit of color, dimension, and contrast (in this case, maroon sandals, a mohair cardigan, and a lip stain that gives you that just-ate-a-Popsicle pout) and the result is creative expression at its cutest.

  • ANNIKA INEZ Ring goop, $155SHOP NOW
  • MONIKA BLUNDER Lipstick Crayon goop, $32SHOP NOW
  • LOEWE Bag Net-a-Porter, $2,400SHOP NOW
  • PROENZA SCHOULER WHITE LABEL Cropped Sweater goop, $275SHOP NOW
  • G. LABEL BY GOOP Brunswick High-Waisted Pleated Pants goop, $495SHOP NOW
  • G. LABEL BY GOOP Deven Pavé Link Necklace goop, $8,000SHOP NOW
  • MARNI Cardigan goop, $1,150SHOP NOW
  • THE ROW Sandals Matchesfashion, $678SHOP NOW

TRY A TREND OF SUMMER WHITES

Maxi skirts are seemingly everywhere right now, and this palate-cleansing poplin one is a nice way to try the trend. Wear it with something soft or streamlined up top, then round out the look with more-masculine accessories, like Marni’s signature trunk bag or thick-soled sandals.

KULE TANK, goop, $68;

TOTEME SKIRT, goop, $440;

MARNI SANDALS, goop, $875

  • G. LABEL BY GOOP Alisha V-Neck Cardigan goop, $595SHOP NOW
  • TOWER 28 BEAUTY Lip Balm goop, $16SHOP NOW
  • TOTEME Skirt goop, $440SHOP NOW
  • MARNI Bag goop, $2,100SHOP NOW
  • G. LABEL BY GOOP Arion V-Neck Racerback Bodysuit goop, $145SHOP NOW
  • MARNI Sandals goop, $875SHOP NOW

STAY NEUTRAL WITH SUMMER WHITES

White jeans go with almost anything, but they’re especially chic styled with other light neutrals. Our picks? A sandy vest knit from exceptionally soft cashmere, cream Birks that prove comfort  can  be stylish, and the beautifully minimalist taupe bag that’s topping wish lists around the world.

  • LISA YANG Vest goop, $570SHOP NOW
  • BIRKENSTOCK Sandals goop, $230SHOP NOW
  • BOTTEGA VENETA Sunglasses Net-a-Porter, $430SHOP NOW
  • G. LABEL BY GOOP Armen Curved Jeans goop, $395SHOP NOW
  • TABAYER Bracelet goop, $7,700SHOP NOW
  • THE ROW Tote Net-a-Porter, $1,690SHOP NOW

ADD A POP OF COLOR WITH SUMMER WHITE

White bottoms, like the  Mizuki jeans  or the  Zander shorts , are a solid base for bright colors. Take this French-blue button-up, for instance—with or without the  marinière  on top, the look is  très mignonne, non ?

ALEX MILL SHIRT, goop, $145;

G. LABEL BY GOOP MIZUKI WHITE JEANS, goop, $295;

BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS, goop, $230

  • KOSAS Lip Oil goop, $22SHOP NOW
  • KULE Sweater goop, $228SHOP NOW
  • ALEX MILL Shirt goop, $145SHOP NOW
  • G. LABEL BY GOOP Zander Button-Fly Shorts goop, $275SHOP NOW
  • TOTEME Bag goop, $1,190SHOP NOW
  • GABRIELA HEARST Sandals Matchesfashion, $775SHOP NOW

REALLY COMMIT

Last but certainly not least: the all-white outfit. While you could go for separates, the quickest way to pull this off is by pairing a simple one-and-done piece, like this flowy Maria McManus shirtdress, with off-white accessories—they keep the look tonal without feeling too matchy-matchy.