While the little black dress is a year-round closet staple, its softer, more demure counterpart—the little white dress—is an essential summer classic. White dresses are effortless, versatile, and perfect for any occasion (with the exception of a wedding that is not your own). An easy backdrop for accessories, a white dress can be jazzed up with a statement heel and bold clutch or be worn casually with lace-up flats and minimal jewelry. Before you kiss summer goodbye, make your tan pop with these 10 white dresses.
The Little White Dress: Style This Summer Classic
The 24-Hour Dress
Wear all day, all the time. This midi dress will seamlessly take you from brunch to dinner, and everywhere else in between. Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Cutout stretch-crepe dress US $1,430; AED/SAR 5,252 www.net-a-porter.com Sophie Hulme Cross body bowling bag US $665; AED/SAR 2,442 www.shopbop.com Tabitha Simmons Blaze embellished suede sandals US $895; AED/SAR 3,287 www.net-a-porter.com Isabel Marant Stacking rings US $92; AED/SAR 340 www.boutique1.com
The After Work Dress
Show off your killer curves in a white, body-hugging dress. Cushnie et Ochs Rib cutout white sleeveless dress US $1,450; AED/SAR 5,326 www.modaoperandi.com Ca & Lou The party palm print clutch US $1,022; AED/SAR 3,753 www.alostoura.com Tom Ford Embellished metallic python T-bar sandals US $1,990; AED/SAR 7,309 www.net-a-porter.com Wonder Anatomie 3D midnight green necklace US $483; AED/SAR 1,775 www.shoupatsauce.com
The Romantic Dress
Let your inner poet materialize with ruffles. A.W.A.K.E White net frill dress US $1,099; AED/SAR 4,040 www.shopatsauce.com Sarah’s Bag Classic Kaltoum trio US $140; AED/SAR 514 shop.sarahsbag.com Christian Louboutin Perucora suede pumps US $870; AED/SAR 3,195 www.brownsfashion.com Oscar de la Renta Classic “Oscar O” earrings US $395; AED/SAR 1,450 www.shopbop.com
The Dinner Party Dress
A sheer neckline and billowy sleeves will add a feminine touch to your style. Valentino Wool and tulle dress US $3,187; AED/SAR 11,706 www.mytheresa.com Azzedine Alaïa Laser cut mini bucket bag US $1,190; AED/SAR 4,371 www.brownsfashion.com Dolce & Gabanna Majolica print brocade ballerinas US $943; AED/SAR 3,463 www.farefetch.com Paula Mendoza Adriane ring US $214; AED/SAR 786 www.bysymphony.com
The Garden Party Dress
Life gets pretty sweet when you wear pleats. Self-Portrait Pleated check-organza midi-dress US $389; AED/SAR 1,430 www.matchesfashion.com Paula Cademartori Petite Faye Intarsio Big Bang leather and suede clutch US $2,295; AED/SAR 8,429 www.forzieri.com Aquazzura Bel Air lace up suede flats US $722; AED/SAR 2,655 www.matchesfashion.com Céline Caty sunglasses US $338; AED/SAR 1,244 www.harrods.com
The Mini Dress
Show off your bronzed legs in a short frock. Dolce & Gabbana Cutout leather mini dress US $8,995; AED/SAR 33,040 www.net-a-porter.com Mansur Gavriel Mini cross body bag US $622; AED/SAR 2,285 www.boutique1.com Gianvito Rossi Lace up heels US $950; AED/SAR 3,489 www.fwrd.com Aurélie Bidermann Thalita 18KT gold plated earrings with mother of pearl US $356; AED/SAR 1,308 www.stylebop.com
The Day Dress
Wear your dress with no-fuss accessories for a relaxed and minimal look. Osman Amitola Dress US $1,510; AED/SAR 5,546 www.bysymphony.com Balenciaga Marble effect pouch US $475; AED/SAR 1,744 www.brownsfashion.com Diane von Fürstenberg Komi metallic leather and suede slides US $250; AED/SAR 918 www.net-a-porter.com Givenchy Earrings in gold-tone, faux pearl, and rock crystal US $595; AED/SAR 2,185 www.net-a-porter.com
The Evening Gown
Who says eveningwear always has to be about dark colors? Fleur Du Mal Ruffle front evening gown US $2,419; AED/SAR 8,885 www.farfetch.com Sara Battaglia “Lady Me” clutch with studs US $1,100; AED/SAR 4,040 www.lindelepalais.com Nicholas Kirkwood “Eden” pumps US $698; AED/SAR 2,563 www.farfetch.com Oscar de la Renta Crystal-embellished earrings US $235; AED/SAR 863 www.mytheresa.com
The Boho Dress
Unleash inner hippie with eyelet details and knee-high, lace-up flat sandals. Zimmermann White cotton broderie mini dress US $645; AED/SAR 2,369 www.avenue32.com Saint Laurent Anita fringed flat bag US $1,490; AED/SAR 5,472 www.ysl.com Ancient Greek Sandals Sofia high lace-up leather sandals US $395; AED/SAR 1,450 www.net-a-porter.com Eddera Greek gold leaf headband US $187; AED/SAR 690 sophiescloset.com
The Sophisticated Dress
Look polished and put together in a white shift dress. Roland Mouret Cotton dress with perforated detail US $2,061; AED/SAR 7,573 www.stylebop.com Louis Vuitton GO-14 stripes US $4,300; AED/SAR 15,794 www.louisvuitton.com Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps US $675; AED/SAR 2,479 www.barneys.com Thierry Lasry Perky cat-eye acetate sunglasses US $500; AED/SAR 1,836 www.net-a-porter.com
