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.