Not Baby Pink or Butter Yellow: The Luxurious Hue That Every Chic Person Wears to Look Rich
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.
SHOP THE LOOK
Staud
Colton Eyelet Cotton Shirt
STAUD seperates just get summer so right. Throw over a bikini or dress up for dinner, your choice.
Staud
Bonfire Eyelet Cotton Wide-Leg Pants
A simple pull-on trouser is key for summer looks. These match the shirt above for limitless styling options.
Ray Ban
New Wayfarer Polarised Lens Sunglasses
Ray Ban Wayfarer shades are great for all-year round luxe appeal.
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
Saionara Jelly Rubber Flip Flops
The viral summer flip-flop. I love the barely-there jelly thong effect.
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.
SHOP THE LOOK
Topshop
Poplin Mix Scoop Neck Maxi Dress in White
This maxi moment will no doubt stay at the core of your high summer wardrobe for years to come, and is so easy to dress up or down.
HEAVEN MAYHEM
Vase Silver-Plated Brass Stud Earrings
HEAVEN MAYHEM already have big fans in Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Emily Ratajkowski. Nab these before the girls get them!
A.EMERY
Kinto Leather Flip Flops
A.EMERY sandals are a great price point for a luxury sandal.
Autograph
Stainless Steel Wave Cuff
Ok, M&S! This artful cuff will give a heirloom look to any 'fit.
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.
SHOP THE LOOK
The Sei
Draped Silk Satin Top
Mais oui! This silk top is what dreams are made of.
ZARA
Wide-Leg Trousers With Darts
ZARA never fails for cool-girl wardrobe staples. These darted trousers have a relaxed fit, for that lazy-luxury feel.
Massimo Dutti
Wooden Tassel Pendant
This is new in at Massimo Dutti, but I know it won't last for long. Get it while it's hot!
SAVETTE
Symmetry Leather Shoulder Bag
SAVETTE is the bag brand on everyone's lips, bringing classic shapes and silhouette into the now.
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.
