White Out!

With the passing of July 4th weekend, summer is officially here! Now's the time to let loose and bust out those standout pieces in your wardrobe that you've been waiting to wear all year. For us, nothing beats the classic look of white in the summer. Chic, clean and eye-catching, an all-white ensemble can be preppy, modern or eclectic...it's all in the styling.

Some of our favorite ways to wear white are pairing a little white dress (we especially love eyelet lace) with accessories made of natural fiber, like a straw bag or hat. This look is versatile and laid-back for the day; slap on some bright lipstick, and it can easily carry you into the evening.

Another favorite way to wear white is to mix in neutral colors like beige and brown for a subtle, monochromatic look. Add in a touch of metal or a few thrifted accessories for an urban-safari feel. Here are a few more ways we'll be wearing white this summer, along with some of our own white-washed inspirations:

 No one does whites + neutrals quite like Chloe, as you'll see in their most recent Spring 2011 collection. We love this look in particular for its clean lines and edgy feel.

 

LoGo in her own version of whites + neutrals, wearing a white Mango shirt, off-white Zara silk shorts, Dolce Vita for Target shoes and a thrifted straw hat & vintage chain belt.

Thakoon's Spring/Summer 2011 line was full of fun, flirty white dresses, like this ruched tube dress. We're also really digging the shoes, sunnies and bag.

LoDo takes on the LWD in an eyelet dress from Delias, shoes by Aldo, a vintage woven bag, and her latest obsession, a Michal Kors white and gold watch, paired with a yellow leather wrap bracelet bought on her recent trip to Italy.

Christie Turlington, sporting a white button-up shirt and maxi skirt set against a lush, tropical backdrop, proves that an all-white ensemble can work in any environment. Image by Ellen von Unwerth for Madame le Figaro magazine, from fashiongonerogue.