5 ways to style a white dress and pieces worth adding to your wardrobe

White is synonymous with the warmer months of spring and summer. The pristine, romantic shade is a sign of our darker winter wardrobes taking a lighter turn to keep us cool in the heat. The milky hue looks effortlessly sophisticated, whether it’s a white shirt worn with jeans, a white skirt paired with your favourite top, or the easy-breezy and versatile white dress that can be worn everywhere from work to a picnic. 

From being worn by celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Kriti Sanon to being seen on the spring/summer runways of labels like Ferragamo and Khaite, the white dress is the hero of the season.

Scroll ahead to discover the many ways to style a white dress and the ones you should get your hands on.

Ways to wear a classic white dress for summer

Put a bow (or two) on it

If our social media feeds are to be believed, bow core is still a thing. Kendall Jenner recently wore an elegant white dress by Prada that featured two black bows on the shoulders, indicating that coquettish looks are still in vogue. Take inspiration and wear your white maxi dress with black bows in your hair or a bow charm on your purse, completing the outfit with sleek pointed black ballet flats or Mary Janes. 

Pair it with a white shirt

Sometimes the best way to accessorise your dress is not to accessorise it at all. If you are wearing a statement white dress that has cut-outs, a dramatic pattern, or a unique silhouette, then don’t add too much to your outfit. Instead, wear a white shirt for some structure. Keep your makeup and accessories as simple as you can.  

Add a pop of colour

Wearing white head-to-toe can sometimes wash you out. You can break the monochromatic visual not only through dramatic makeup (think a bold lip or smoky eyes), but also through colourful accessories. Pick danglers in a vibrant shade, opt for a bright bag, or go for non-white sandals. You could even paint your nails in your favourite bold colour for pizzazz. 

Channel your inner cowgirl

Cowboy core is everywhere right now, so what better time to hop onto the trend (pun intended)? Pair your little white dress with thigh-high boots in the same hue, like Kriti Sanon, or opt for black or brown ones if you’re not confident about pulling off white on white. Finish the look with a cross-body or shoulder bag and you’re good to go. 

Draw attention to an interesting neckline with a choker

If your white dress comes with a plunging sweetheart neckline or has a one-shoulder silhouette like Athiya Shetty’s Dior maxi dress, then wearing a pearl choker will add an element of interest to your look, making it perfect for an elegant evening out on a date or dinner with friends. 

White dresses that we’re crushing on right now

Ranna Gill Lauren Halter Belted Midi Dress, ₹16,800

Cult Gaia Tricia Linen Front-Open Fit & Flared Dress, ₹36,999

Injiri White Cotton-Silk Jamdani Dress, ₹47,050

431-88 By Shweta Kapur White Slip Dress, ₹13,000

Saaksha & Kinni White Hand Embellished Dress, ₹23,000

Urvashi Kaur Broken White Titan Dress, ₹19,950

Amit Aggarwal Ivory & Ecru Crepe Chiffon Halter Neck Dress, ₹36,500

Mishru Moana Dress, ₹98,700

Mati Off-White Ruffle Sleeve Dress, ₹12,500

Ak-Ok By Anamika Khanna White Silk V-Neck Oversize Shirt Dress, ₹28,000

Cuin Meadow Dress, ₹6,900

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