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The Little White Dress

March 28th 2017

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Barbara Casasola. Shirtsleeves allow for free flowing movement while waist-cinching belts create an elegant silhouette without discomfort. When opting for white dresses in this style pair with flat’s such as those crafted by Celine and minimalist jewellery. This can take you from day to night with no additions required.
Boss Woman. Manipulated seams across a simple silhouette can create a wave of freshness. Look to sleeveless white dresses that have slender seaming across the waist and hips for essential daywear.
Salvatore Ferragamo. Voluminous sleeves and expert ruching details craft a shape like no other, elevating traditional proportions to covetable newness. Whether you’re pairing with heels or flats, remember to keep large accessories away from the upper portion of the body. Instead, elongate arms and accentuate the waist by adorning fingers with eclectic rings such as those by Gucci.
Angelo Marani. Jacquard appears in the most flattering shades of white. Look to flattering shapes such as belted shirtdresses that offer exaggerated cuffs, which offer professionalism for work with a high fashion kick.
Tory Burch. Always remember to stay away from traditional forms of lace when looking at white dresses. Instead, opt for eyelet lace, which appeard in delicate minimalist shapes such as circular designs and five petal floral designs. Thick straps in this particular lace create a sense of eternal summer. Pair with a slim Saint Laurent jacket for weekend cool.
Valentino. Whether meeting friends for a morning coffee or visiting the farmer’s market in between running errands, a white dress that is cut on the bias possesses a certain sense of movement. For day to nightwear neutrality look to dresses with handkerchief hems and pair with decadent messenger bags.
Sid Neigum. White can be as slimming as its symbolic counterpart; black. It’s all about the sleeves. Look to bell sleeved dresses paired with a hem that falls just above the ankle along with cut outs at the shoulder bone. This peek-a-boo of skin adds a touch of whimsy to a more formal silhouette

There’s no denying the effervescence one exudes when wearing the perfect white dress. In many cultures the colour tone itself signifies light, purity and new beginnings. It’s no wonder then that the spring/summer runways were awash with the colour, appearing across a range of pieces, most noticeably on dresses that offer a versatility of wear from day to evening. Here we look to seven versions with style notes on how to wear them.

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