Lupita Nyong o Elevates the Summer Shirtdress

Lupita Nyong’o and how to wear the summer shirtdress in style.

May 29, 2014

The summer shirtdress is a seasonal staple of every woman’s wardrobe. Style icons like Babe Paley and C.Z. Guest set the template for the look, and now designers like Alexander Wang, Givenchy, and Rochas are seeking to capture that refined elegance in a modern way. Lupita Nyong’o showed that she knows exactly how to channel the spirit of sophisticated minimalism with the all-white dress by Calvin Klein Collection she wore at Cannes. And the bold sandals, oversize shades, and minimal jewelry were just the right counterpoints. Here, we offer a few pieces for an effortless summer look.