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Home · Fashion

White Now!

Eleven ways to rock our July cover's all-white style and make it anything but basic!

By Celia L. Smith · June 5, 2014October 27, 2020
01
June Ambrose

Avoid having your white look fall flat by adding subtle details that break-up the look, like a pleated peplum. June adds the perfect accessories into the mix: A Zara pearl choker, Christian Louboutin clutch, and Brian Atwood T-strap platforms to spice up this Suno dress.

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02
Nicole Beharie

If you’re a petite frame like Sleepy Hollow‘s Nicole Beharie find a clean, form-fitted piece so you don’t get swallowed by a one that makes you look shapeless in this shade.

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03
Angela Simmons

White worn too tight can feel overly revealing, strike the perfect balance in a look that grazes, instead of hugging your  curves like Angela Simmons. The metal and pearl accessories feel neutral but bold enough to pop.

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04
Michelle Obama

Take notes on how First Lady Mrs. O topped off a super clean cap-sleeved, A-line Michael Kors dress with game-changing double buckle Alexander McQueen belt. Well done!

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05
Beyonce

A jumpsuit always fits the bill and never fails to look fab, in fact, this style in white looks especially glam, channeling Bianca Jagger’s days at Studio 54

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06
Kim Kardashian

White has never looked more fresh than Mrs. Kardashian-West’s monotone tux. We’d steal this exact style for a formal event or even replace the pants with knee-length Bermudas on a more relaxed occasion.

07
Regina Hall

If you’re in the mood to show some curves, do it naturally in a not-so-skin-tight, slightly ruched number you can still move freely in. And do follow Hall’s lead and rock a fun pair of fringed sandals to add oomph to the look.

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08
Garcelle Beauvais

Garcelle is always spot on with selecting pieces that straddle the line of sexy and classy. Take this cowl-neck number for instance, which can feel dated, but when combined with long sleeves and a midi hemline it serves more of a 70s silhouette we could have totally seen DVF rocking.

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09
Rihanna

White does so well in billowy fabrics. If ethereal and angelic is the look you’re going for don’t be afraid to transform one of your fancy silk robes into a dress with a small gold belt and a pair of standout stilettos.

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10
Rihanna

If you’re on the opposite side of the spectrum like Rih-Rih at the MET Gala, and looking to wear white in a less virginal way a cropped top is your best best. No matter if you pair your midriff moment with a midi or maxi, it”s a no-fail fly style.


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11
Zoe Saldana

Zoe’s Saldana’s gown, is again, a prime example of how to add surface interest to white, and in this case it’s with full-on pleats and a little embellishing.

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