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Home • Fashion

White On!

There's no stopping these lilly-white summer looks. Lauren London, Rihanna and more give the trend a fresh spin.
By Celia L. Smith and Charlene Coop · Updated October 28, 2020
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Lauren London

Actress Lauren London sports a look that one can easily take off the red carpet and sport out-and-about chicly.

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Mariah Carey

A dislocated shoulder never looked so glam! Leave it to Mimi to donn an embellished gown and matching sling, giving her personal spin on the all-white trend.

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Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae jazzes up her suit selection in a crisp white-on-white Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo and high-collared statement necklace. The look is so red carpet-worthy!

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Brandy

Brandy’s cool cap-sleeved fit-and-flare dress is so simple yet so bold.

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Gabrielle Union

The Being Mary Jane beauty rocks a more subdued version of the hot hue with this off-white embroidered Zac Posen style.

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Toccara Jones

Toccara tastefully works this bodycon Herve Leger number with sparkling pumps. The perfect summer soirée style.

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Naomi Campbell

The supermodel gives her heels and floor-length gowns a rest for a lovely eyelet frock while vacationing in Spain.

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Rihanna

It’s the little details that make a simple bikini look fab. Take it from RiRi, a white fishnet pencil skirt and matching cat-eye specs will step up your swim style.

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Chrisette Michele

Chrisette Michele springs out a clean, all-white form fitted McQueen dress for fresh stage presence.

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Ciara

Clad in Givenchy (of course!), Ciara puts a nifty spin on comfort with a studded white sweatshirt, leggings and pointed pumps for that extra sexy touch. 

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Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie stuns in all-white Saint Laurent with vintage earrings. The key to this killer look is to keep it simple and let the color stand on it’s own.

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Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls exudes elegance in a summer white, strapless Givenchy gown, that can certainly double as chic wedding dress.

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Janelle Monae

The ever-so-flawless Janelle Monae softens up the traditional men’s tuxedo in a crisp white Topshop version with Saint Laurent cap-toe pumps that takes her androgynous style to another level.

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Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
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Iman

The eternally chic model Iman proves that style is ageless in a white bustier midriff-style top, paired with wide leg pants. 

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Lyia Kebede

Liya Kebede rocks the red carpet in an Alberta Ferretti tiered white lace gown accented with a contrast waistband that complements perfectly, but most importantly, defines her waist throughout the white layers.

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Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson taps into her spicier side with a sleeveless Elie Saab gown with a high side-split. The white hue and pretty pearls give it a conservative touch.

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Chanel Iman

Chanel Iman showcases her hourglass figure in an all-white dress that’s both vintage chic and sexy.

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Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
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Tallulah Adeyemi

The model works her petite frame in a funky yet tailored bustier top and cropped pants in a fresh off-white shade.

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Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter serves effortless style in this summer essential: a white flowy maxi dress.  

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Joan Smalls

Always runway ready, Joan Smalls drapes angelically in a white, bold shoulder mini and Giuseppe Zanotti platforms that demand attention.

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Rihanna

Rihanna pays homage to the classic school girl look with a racy twist of course: a pleated skirt and fitted blazer with a bandeau top.

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