If you want to keep up the summer spirit from August into fall, an all-white outfit is key. Now that we’ve debunked the antiquated idea that wearing white after Labor Day is a fashion faux pas, we love wearing white-on-white all year round.
Vogue’s All-White Wardrobe Wish List:
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The street style scene confirms our thesis: season after season, showgoers express their support of blanched, monochromatic outfits, sporting everything from tailored white suit separates to flowy frocks to crisp white button-ups and poplin shorts. Better yet, many of these easy essentials double as chic cover-ups by the beach. Throw on the latter with a little black bikini and consider your vacation outfit instantly sorted.
When crafting your all-white look, it’s best to go back to the basics—and what is more foundational in a capsule wardrobe than a plain, but perfect white button-up? Just last week, outside the couture shows in Paris, several street stylers turned to their trusty shirts for stylistic support.
White dresses maintain their position as the ultimate warm-weather wardrobe essential, whether you prefer a bubble-hem, strappy style or classic shirt dress. Stylish duos, like a linen suit vest and trouser or matching eyelet set from Staud, are one-and-done outfits to rely on this summer and beyond. Like fashion darling Lauren Santo Domingo, add in a toe-ring-detailed sandal, a classic pair of tortoiseshell sunnies, and your spot on any best dressed guest list is secured.
From the office commute to your upcoming backyard barbecue, the all-white outfit formula for women is one to get behind. Below, find 10 ways to wear white before, during, and after Labor Day.
The Breezy White Shirt Dress and Sandals
A breezy poplin shirt dress works just as well at the beach as it does in the city. Pair it with sporty Teva sandals and classic shades.
The Classic Shirt and Pleated Pants Look
Easy layers in tonal shades of ivory and cream make a strong case for monochrome dressing all year round. Add Lemaire’s wrap block heels and a chic leather bracelet.
The Bubble-Hem LWD With a Red Heeled Sandal
From the runways to the city streets, a great white dress is a summer staple for a reason. It’s the ultimate style blank canvas. Add some color back in à la this showgoer and accessorize with a pair of red-hot sandals, Dragon Diffusions’s green basket bag, and a vintage-esque silk scarf to keep any unwanted fly-aways at bay.
The All-White With a Touch of Blue Oxford
Add a bit of novelty to a simple all-white look with a colorful necklace and a shirt slung around the waist.
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The Cropped Shirting and White Jeans
A cropped shirt and loose, low-rise trousers lend a slouchy tomboy cool to this all-white look.
The Maxi Slip and Blazer Combo
Layer an oversized blazer with a flowing satin maxi skirt for an easy day-to-night look. Green tassel earrings and summer boots keep the look from feeling too fussy.
The Matching Suit Vest Set With a Toe-Ring-Detailed Sandal
Summer shopping tip? Invest in the suit vest set. Fashion darling Lauren Santo Domingo donned the dynamic duo just last week outside the couture shows, topping off her sleek set with a toe ring-detailed sandal, mini bag, and pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses.
The Super Sheer Midiskirt With a Cropped Tee
Don’t be intimidated by the sheer skirt! It’s a model off-duty must-have season after season. Style yours with a cropped T-shirt, a crochet shoulder bag, and sleek frames.
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The Leather Vest and Mini Shorts Pairings
A utilitarian leather vest takes a white tank and cutoffs out of off-duty territory and into high fashion.
The Matching Linen Set With a Fashion Flip Flop
Sometimes two is better than one—and this street styler sporting a matching linen pant set is here to show us how it’s done. Accessorize with an elegant pair of leather slippers for the ultimate refined yet relaxed look.
