There’s just something about getting dressed in the summer that gives us the freedom to experiment, have fun with accessories, and dare I say it, just wear a little less. The sheer heat of the city, beach, or wherever you may find yourself means laborious layers are no longer needed, and stripping back to the bare minimum is the suitable way to go. I would argue to say that the chicest of looks are built from core items, beautiful, artful accessories and luxurious leather touches, providing much more of a wealth-whispering appeal than, say, an ensemble that is complicated and has too many colours, patterns, and fussy finishing touches.
For the style-setting celebs and fash-pack online, one core rule to getting summer dressing right is much easier than one might think. A single specific colour, and giving it the H-to-T treatment, gives an expensive allure, no matter whether the look is made up of trusty highstreet heroes or investment luxury pieces. I noted how this technique can be done for all-black looks this summer, but we all know deep down that a look made up of all white items is so summer-coded, and feels like a natural choice when the mercury is at its highest.
I’ve scoured my sources to find 7 definitively chic all-white summer looks which will take you from the beach to dinner, a boat trip, weekends in the city, to the office and back again, whether you’re off on holiday or not. With elegant style tips, tricks, plus shopping ideas to get the look for yourself, there’s an all-white summer look here for everyone. Happy shopping!
1. LACE SHIRT + MATCHING TROUSERS + WAYFARER SUNGLASSES
Style Notes: Now this look is so perfect for scorching summer days on vacay, from the minute you wake up, lazing by the pool, mooching the old town to a languid lunch or dinner. Pick a long-sleeved broderie anglaise or lace-embroidered shirt, and fasten only the middle button or two for a laissez-faire feel. Matching trousers are essential to recreate this look, with barely there sandals and classic wayfarer shades keeping things stylishly simple, but oh so elegant.
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2. SCULPTURAL DRESS + SILVER JEWELLERY + BLACK BAG
Style Notes: A throw-on white dress is no doubt an essential piece in person’s summer wardrobe. For 2025, opt for something maxi in length, breathable in cotton poplin, and with a scoop neck and oversized in volume for a classic but modern effect. Tasteful accessories, in the form of a silver cuff, artful earrings and luxe leather flip-flops take this to the next level with ease.
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3. DRAPED BLOUSE + TROUSERS + HEIRLOOM ACCESSORIES
Style Notes: Looking for an outfit to take you from desk to dinner? This luxurious look is a simple formula, made up of a draped, satin blouse, a neat pair of trousers, this season’s favourite pendant necklace and a lady-like bag. This fit is straight out of the Rosie Huntington-Whiteley playbook if you ask me. Serving lazy luxury vibes, it’s not too done up, but still sultry and polished.
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4. COTTON TANK + PLEATED SKIRT + FINE JEWELLERY
Style Notes: If a cotton tank isn’t at the forefront of your summer wardrobe, let me make a case for it to be now. Proving to be versatile with jeans, shorts, and as seen here, a maxi skirt, they are a closet staple not to be sniffed at. A white tank, plus a pleated chiffon maxi skirt, finished off with delicate jewellery is an outfit which looks so sleek, timeless and pretty for summer days at home or abroad.
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5. T-SHIRT + BOXER SHORTS + BASKET BAG
Style Notes: Nothing says summer ease like a boxy tee and boxer-style shorts. Take the look up a notch with beachy accessories, but nothing too fussy. A chunky, statment shell necklace, white acetate bangle, small basket bag and classic oval-sunnies are all you need to ground this look.
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Aase Maxi Bangle Beige
Pilgrim bangles will give a minimal, Y2K feel to your look.
6. SILK SHIRT + SHEER SKIRT + FLIP-FLOPS
Style Notes: Wondering how to nail the all-white look for a busy office day, packed full of meetings? I have the solution. A silk-blend shirt, with an artful tie waist, teamed with a pencil skirt and 90s-style finishing touches will take you from coffee meetings to zoom calls and to your dinner reservation with tasteful elegance and ease.
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7. TANK DRESS + JELLY SHOES + RAFFIA HAT
Style Notes: Looking for a ‘fit to take you from the pool, to the boat to the cocktail bar? I got you. A white tank style dress can be worn in an infinite combination of ways, but I love the idea of keeping things pared back and comfortable, much like Sandra Shehab. Raffia accessories and jelly ballet flats are all key items for summer 2025, so are not only bang on trend, but super practical too. This look is spot on for your European summer holiday, as well as weekends at home.
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