The sunshine is out in full force, so it's time to embrace the white dress. After all, the LWD - the little while dress - is about as stereotypical a summer dress as they come. Nothing looks better teamed with tan accessories, raffia bags and gold jewellery.
- The white mini dress: Mango Textured Short Dress
- The white beach dress: Esmee Oversized Beach Summer Dress
- The white maxi dress: Cos Linen White Maxi Dress
- The white dress to wear with trainers: M&S Pure Cotton White Midi Dress
- The holiday white dress: Scamp & Dude White One Shoulder Broderie Anglaise Dress
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If you're looking for a wonderful white summer dress, don't worry, we've got you. We've perused the virtual aisles for the best white summer dresses for 2024...
A case for the white summer dress
"The white summer dress transcends trends and stands the test of time," says Personal Stylist Helen Richardson. "Its timeless appeal lies in its simplicity and versatility. Like a blank canvas, the white summer dress invites endless possibilities for personal expression. Its purity and crispness expresses a sense of freshness and vitality, perfectly mirroring the carefree spirit of summer. From garden parties to beachside soirées, the white summer dress effortlessly adapts to any occasion, making it a staple in every fashion enthusiast's wardrobe. With each passing season, its charm only grows stronger, reminding us that classic beauty never goes out of style."
Celebrities wearing white summer dresses
Hailey Bieber can do no wrong when it comes to fashion - and she looked incredible when she posed on Instagram wearing the Mirror Palais ruffle dress, Meghan Markle is a fan of the all-white look and was once photographed wearing a Hannah Lavery ethically-made shirt dress while on a royal tour with Prince Harry in Africa. Next up, well, it's Emily Ratajkowski looking like she's ready for the beach, and an iconic white dress from Sarah Jessica Parker dressed up as Carrie Bradshaw on the streets of New York filming the Sex and The City movie.
How we chose the best white summer dresses
- Machine washable: It's important that a white dress is washable, no one wants to be visiting the dry cleaner every week.
- Inclusive sizing: We wanted the dresses to be available in all sizes.
- Versatility: Some people want a white summer dress for the daytime, others want one for the evening. We tried to give lots of options in this edit.
Meet the expert
With a lifelong 'passion for fashion' and helping others, Helen has been styling friends since childhood. Family and friends urged her to leave her corporate career and start her own business to finally release the creative and compassionate version of herself. Her USP? "I understand the styling challenges that ‘real women’ face daily... using my skills and knowledge I have transformed the appearance of many ladies giving them the belief they can ‘Dress With Confidence’ everyday!" Find out more about Helen and follow her on Instagram.