The All-White Outfits We're Wearing Pre & Post Labor Day
On the days that we don't quite feel like colormaxxing
and are feeling bold enough to step out into the dirty. virus-filled, smoky air ridden metropolis that we call home without fear of stains and with a Tide To Go Pen in tow, we throw on an all-white outfit. Why? Because it's clean, it's luxurious, and it's minimal which, sometimes, is all a fashion girl needs. And, when it feels a little too simple, a statement necklace
, chunky bangles
, or stacked chains
will save the day.
The thing about white, despite whatever contrived rules that had people believing otherwise, is that it's a shade that works year-round. In the summer, it's airy and cool. In the winter
, it contrasts with the dreary landscape inevitable to the east coast—it provides a brightness that we all crave throughout those bitingly cold months. So, we're shopping for white pieces all the time.
This time around, we're drawing inspiration from street style moments: basics that will always come in handy, pieces that will quickly become staples in our office look rotation, and trends that, to us, will live forever. Here are four street style looks that we plan on replicating—and white pieces that we will be wearing both before and after Labor Day.
Track Jacket + Bermuda Shorts
This showgoer in Paris pairing a white track jacket with tailored Bermuda shorts is the perfect example of the wrong coat theory. We're all about unexpected pairings, experimenting with pieces in our wardrobes in ways that we never have before, and the unique singular looks that come as a result.
Nothing Written White Panny Harrington Jacket
Eaves Iyla Long Short
Minimal Maxi
When all else fails, a minimal white maxi dress will always be chic—and when we say minimal, we really really mean it. We're talking about no frills whatsoever and the simplest of details if anything at all.
Leset Nando Cotton Maxi Dress
SRG Wynn Dress
Dress Over Pants
We've always been huge proponents of layering both dresses and skirts over pants for the sake of dimension, but there is something so sophisticated and sleek about this particular formula. Now, all we want to do is layering a white button up shirt dress over white silky pants and layering a white scarf belt overtop.
The Frankie Shop Bloom Cotton Poplin Shirt Dress
Leau Signature Satin Tassel Scarf
Leset Barb Wide Leg Pant
Barrel Silhouettes
The barrel jean silhouette is polarizing to some and beloved by others. I fall into the camp of it depending on how they're styled. When styled right, they offer the perfect dimension, especially to otherwise simple looks—exhibit A, the look above. This look features elasticized waist barrel pants, a ribbed white tee, and a black pump to take the outfit from casual to chic.
COS Elasticated Barrel-Leg Pants
ATM Collection Modal Rib V-Neck Tee
$125 at ATM Collection
Bras As Tops
We're of this mindset: bra tops in the summer will always be a good idea. We're taking cues from this street style look and considering thoughtful pairings to elevate our bra tops. Skirt and top sets are a fool proof way of achieving a put together look. Those, a bra top, some strappy heels, a statement necklace, a sleek hairstyle, and you're good to go.
Alaïa Ruched Cotton Bra Top
A.L.C. Rina Skirt
A.L.C. Brandy Embellished Knit Cardigan
Business Casual
Business casual, all white edition—but with the silky smooth feeling of your favorite pajama set. For those seeking a look that's airy while maintaining a chic smart energy that you strive to bring to your office, consider a silky tailored white trouser and a silky white button down shirt. It can really be as simple as that.
Lilysilk Silk Crepe Wide-Leg Pant
TOTEME Embroidered Silk-Satin Shirt
Micro Shorts
There's something about the little booty short (in this case reminiscent of a boxer), plain tank top, and statement shoe combination that screams cool girl to me. For the sake of beating the heat, sometimes dressing entirely practical is the coolest thing you can do—especially when you complete the look with the Isabel Marant wedge sneaker.
Cotton Citizen The Roma Hot Short
Everlane Tissue Narrow Racerback Tank
