today i love... 3 ways to wear white

day /

Topshop knitted quilted sweat / £38
Reiss Reine wrap over sandals / £189
Mango super slim jeans / £39.99
Linda Farrow for Matthew Williamson round frame sunglasses / £106.65
Zara leather shopper with metallic details / £99.99

night /

Whistles make-up bag / £35
Reiss Liliana stiletto court shoes / £139
& Other Stories brass ring / £10
Topshop Unique organza panel dress / £200

work /

Topshop Boutique textured snake pencil skirt / £90
ASOS screw detail boyfriend watch / £35
& Other Stories deep neck t-shirt / £12
Zara leather court shoe / £49.99
Whistles mini Mercer satchel / £225

As the winter begins to thaw and spring ever so slowly arrives, wearing heavy knitwear, thick coats and dark colours suddenly seems a little too oppressive. Along with weather that will allow me to wear shorts, I'm longing for fresh breezy garments in light shades. And nothing says summer more than a pure white outfit. Decking yourself out in top-to-toe white can admittedly be daunting, however, so I suggest adding in subtle hints of colour to a mostly white look. This succeeds in retaining the shock factor of an all-white look while being altogether more wearable and, in my opinion, generally more stylish. For day, tone down the smartness of box-fresh white by teaming skinny jeans with a soft quilted sweatshirt. Tote a pure white bag but ground the look with fierce black heels and add fun via a pair of eye-catching sunglasses. For night, choose a white dress with a little interest, like this organza panelled Unique beauty, and don't be afraid to reclaim the white stiletto. Teamed with a sleek lime clutch and bold silver ring, it's understated but oh so classy. White can work for the office, too: a structured skirt would be too much with a stiff shirt, but softened by a worn-in tee and with a satchel bag over the shoulder it's just the right amount of smart. Team with nude heels to elongate the legs and a smart silver watch. In short: don't be afraid of white. It can be just as easy to wear as black, only far less boring. Just make sure you steer clear of brightly-coloured foods, or your dry-cleaning bill may well be a little on the scary side.


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