FASHION
THE WHITE DRESS: WHY WE LOVE THIS WARDROBE STAPLE
By Ayis Stephen-Diver, 8 July 2024
Miss Selfridge knit mini dress, £29.99
TENNIS FEVER
Tenniscore has been sweeping the fashion landscape for ages now (we're thanking Zendaya and a certain tennis tournament that's upon us!), and white is the signature colour. There’s a certain sporty sophistication that a white pleated skirt or tennis dress can give on the court (see: Serena Williams), but they’re just as effective off-court. Style them with white trainers and a matching headband for a 60s-nostalgia vibe.
COLLUSION knitted mini sleeveless dress, £19.99
FESTI SHEER
The one thing that always stands out in the crowd (literally) for a festival? A sheer dress. And if you're worried about what to wear underneath, opt for a white bikini – the naked-dress look taps into everyone's love for 90s style – or if that's not your vibe, go for a white bodycon mini for a little more coverage. Cowboy boots and a shoulder bag finish off the perfect festi 'fit.
ASOS DESIGN square neck poplin puffball mini dress, £36
PUFFBALL MINIS
From Prada’s puffed-up loafers to Loewe’s *ultra-puffy* puffer jacket, puff details were 2023’s biggest trend (pun intended), and it's not going anywhere this summer. An easy way to elevate a traditional LWD is playing with proportions, and that’s where this dress comes in. Style it with statement jewellery and ultra-high block heels (á la Versace Medusa Aevitas) for It-girl aesthetics.
Mango X Siedres crochet flower midi dress, £60
CROCHET MAXIS
Crochet looks are often associated with festis, and for good reason, but we'll be wearing a crochet dress on holiday this summer. Picture yourself in the French Riviera, taking digicam pics while wearing this stunning piece. Our accessories of choice? Ocean-inspired jewellery, minimal sandals and floral claw clips.
Pictures: ASOS
ASOS DESIGN smock mini dress, £34
BABYDOLL'S BACK
Amid the coquette craze, one iconic style has come back into the fashion 'do's': the babydoll dress. It may have been forgotten when bodycons reigned supreme, but this airy silhouette is back in favour – now a staple of influencers, especially when paired with Mary Janes. Nothing channels childhood bliss like a chiffon babydoll, *especially* in white.
