I Have This Thing for White Dresses—Here Are 25 I'm Seriously Impressed By
We all know that a little black dress is a perennial style staple, but what of the little white dress? Over recent years, white dresses have become a firm fixture in the wardrobes of those in the know, and not just for beachy summer getaways.
It's a given that you can't wear one to a wedding, and most of us wouldn't consider sporting one during the winter. So the perfect time to wear white dresses is, well, now—in the height of summer. And there are lots of beautiful white-dress iterations to choose from at the moment.
Abisola Omole wears a white summer dress by Faithfull the Brand.
Heatwave or no heatwave, white dresses make for the ideal summer attire. On cooler days, experiment by layering short-sleeved styles over a non-seasonal piece, such as a Breton or a block-coloured tee, and under a trending jacket, such as an oversized blazer. However, on the days when the weather plays ball, all you need to round off a chic white-dress look is a pair of chunky sandals, minimal jewellery and whichever handbag takes your fancy. (We recommend one of the basket variety.)
Whether you opt for mini, midi or maxi, relaxed or fitted, pretty or pared back, I've found 25 of the best white summer dresses for you to choose from. Scroll below to see them in all their dazzling white glory.
SHOP THE BEST WHITE SUMMER DRESSES:
A satin slip dress like this would look so chic with a blazer and strappy sandals.
This crochet number is calling out to be worn on holiday.
You can always rely on & Other Stories for great quality dresses.
Add flats and a basket bag or strappy barely-there heels and statement earrings.
You'd be forgiven for thinking this was triple the price.
I love all of Dôen's dresses, but this mini is one of my favourites.
Sleeper dresses are now summer classics.
An investment yes, but an absolutely stunning one.
This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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