Any season is the right season to reach out to white – it’s simple and chic and presents a clean look that carries through all season long and into the next. Fashion is constantly evolving but the uncluttered openness of white is enduring.
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at the Warsaw Rising Museum in a white peplum Alexander McQueen creation, punctuated with a red clutch. Image source Getty/Chris Jackson
White is unrivalled for summer. Nothing beats the cool and breezing look of an oversized white shirt for pool or beach.
Olivia Palermo shows the coolness and ease of white beachside. Image: Pinterest
A white button down is an essential wardrobe staple especially if you’re travelling. It will earn it’s place in your luggage with no rivals. A cuffed or pushed back sleeve is the ultimate ‘easy chic’ statement. Add neutrals like a straw bag for touch of offbeat chic, a statement necklace or earrings (not both) or follow Diane Keaton’s look with a scarf tied just right.
Diane Keaton photographed by Annie Leibovitz
From Jacqueline Kennedy et al, through to Kate Moss and Ines de la Fressange, white pants have always been a go to staple. Wide, cropped, narrow or tailored, the look hums effortless chic!
Ines de la Fressange steps out in white pants with added neutrals – oh la la! Photograph source: Pinterest
White in winter gives an edge of refinement. It’s reflective qualities enliven the face and present a soothing confidence. Brigitte Macron chose a white Balmain jacket employing it well during her recent visit to China
Brigitte Macron visiting China Photograph source: Daily Express
White is a colour for all seasons. Work it’s reflective qualities by mixing texture and shape and tease some colour in with your favourite accessories or simply a classic red manicure.
“Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.”