Photos: The Social Shopper: Summer White Done Right

While one of fashion’s more recent edicts is that there are no rules when it comes to dressing, there is still a strong sense that white is the color of summer, a hue to be worn proudly from Memorial Day until the first week in September, leaving wearing winter whites to the braver in the bunch. That said, what is the best way to wear it (read: how to avoid looking like you just stepped off the tennis court) all season long? We think Nicole, spotted on <span style="text-decoration: underline;" garypeppervintage.blogspot.com</span as photographed by Jysla Kay, is the epitome of summertime chic. Yes, she’s wearing a ladylike base of white, but she takes it up a notch by adding a saavy punch of color courtesy of a well-choosen red bag and a strong, sultry, serious lip. The look is totally grounded, yet ethereal at the same time; it manages to feel perfect for the weather, still it s not at all what you’re expecting, somehow, this time of year. To help you find the strongest summer whites for your wardrobe, here is our weekly list. And don’t forget to send your own suggestions via <span style="text-decoration: underline;" Facebook</span and <span style="text-decoration: underline;" Twitter</span so we can add them next week.