Little White Dress

how to wear a white dress

how to wear a white dress

dress: Social Dress Shop (c/o)/ shoes: Kate Spade / scarf: Hermès / watch: Rolex / bracelet: H&M / necklace: similar

Although the little black dress is still the king of my closet, I’m appointing the new queen of my wardrobe: the little white dress! I’m so adoring this Rory Beca dress that the super-friendly, party-pretty gals at the Social Dress Shop sent me - it’s pure spring and summer fun, so chic, and makes me feel resort-ready, even if it’s just heading out for seafood flown inland and the only colorful umbrellas are in my drink.

The LWD is the perfect base for any trend: black and white, neutrals (can’t you just picture it with camels and off-whites?), pastels, or super-brights, which is the look I went for today. I’d always been hesitant to wear all white, even though it’s one of my favorites, because I’m such a klutz. But if I can keep red wine off the front of me, this dress is going to be my seasonal staple, so be looking for it again and again and again. Seriously!

And if I’m going to wear white, it better not be skin tight. At my age, morphing from flattering to OMG only takes the wrong silhouette and little left to the imagination. Neither are a problem with this dress. I adore the shape skimming silhouette of a tunic dress which will keep me reaching for it (but Chloe preferred the included sash), and was impressed with the included nifty, flirty racerback slip. Nice jumpstart to my wardrobe for spring. Ta-ta for today, LBD!!

Be sure to check out the Social Dress Shop and see what other cute dresses they have!

What do you think… if there was a showdown between the LBD and the LWD (little white dress) which would you choose for spring and summer?

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  • http://twitter.com/mama_andmore Zaz

    I am definitely a dress girl, although I do love white in the winter, and black in the summer, along with a heavy dose of whites. Love your styling of this dress. Thanks for popping by mama-andmore.com today x

  • Mrs_Jack_of_all_trades

    Oh, my! This is super fabulous and St Tropez worthy! Slip dresses like this one is really versatile. I’m hoping to don my white lace dress soon.. love white!

    GREETINGS FROM DUBAI

    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES

    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.ae/

  • Judith Miranda

    Me encanta este look, el collar precioso!!

    Saludos

    http://judithbysucre.blogspot.com.es

  • http://twitter.com/PinkWhen Jen West

    That dress is fabulous! Love it, and it looks great on you. That necklace is also pretty dang cute! Ya’ll need to go to the conference in Dallas in November so I can raid your wardrobe! :-)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Social Dress Shop is amazing - that’s who you need to raid!!! And it made me look fab - I didn’t know white could hide so many sins, haha! Necklace - $19 :) Are you heading to BlogHer?

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Gracias!!! gracias por su visita!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    OOoh, how I would love to wear it in St. Tropez :) And yes, it’s super-versatile, I’ve got big plans for it - stay tuned!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thanks so much - that’s interesting about black in summer and white in winter! Curious where you live - must be cool enough in summer to be able to sport black!

  • http://thecreamtomycoffee.com/ Ashley

    I love this dress! White is just so classy - if the fit is right. I’m with you on thinking that white should fit a little bit looser. That’s really the reason that I don’t have any white jeans. I have tried on so many pairs and they are all just too tight. The hunt continues!

  • sergo

    this is super! such a sophisticated look!

    i stay here, love your space

    http://www.malesclutch.blogspot.com

    Sergio,

  • http://lady-of-style.blogspot.de/ Lady of Style

    WOW! This is such a stylish look and I love all your accessories too!
    You are right about various options and colour combinations - maybe you could do a post with different looks? I’d love to see them on you.

    Annette
    Lady of Style
    now on Facebook

  • http://twitter.com/IvaGrbesic One Chic Mom

    A really great dress. Really like that you added that pretty necklace.

  • Greetje Kamminga

    You are so right. I discovered my little white dress this season as well. It was just hanging there. Now I can make so many combinations. Love the necklace too. Amazing it is H&M.

  • meghan silva

    You look amazing in the LWD I am still in search of the perfect one!

    Meghan Silva’s Blog

  • http://twitter.com/RoniFaida Roni Faida

    I don’t have a LWD but now seeing how good you look, I need to go get one!

  • Val Sparkle

    It’s very cute. I really like the necklace you’ve added, and I agree, it would look great with camel and other neutrals. Very chic and not trying too hard!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Ashley, funny you should mention white jeans… I finally found a pair of those too! Coming soon :) But OMG - the hunt was almost like trying on bathing suits, maybe worse since they accentuated what pants are supposed to camouflage! Who makes these things… men? HAHA!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Hmmm, I think I might do that since I’m wearing it anyway! Next up will probably be black and white! Thanks for the idea!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you - I’m so impressed with this dress! The weight of it obviously doesn’t show, but it’s not flimsy and I think that’s what make it special and wearable :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    The necklace is actually from a little boutique here that has amazing jewelry. You have to scout it out pretty quickly because the prices are so good that everything goes super-fast!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you!!! There are a ton more on Social Dress Shop — and they are offering 25% off full price items with the code: POP25 . I’ve tweeted it, but not sure if you are following me!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Aww, thanks Roni!! It would look amazing on you! See the comment below and get 25% off!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Dying to wear it with neutrals… so I think I’ll do a “mix and match” type of post or just show how I wear the same dress all the time (it’s so comfy) and change the accesssories!

  • Janae Cairns

    FAB necklace!

  • http://profiles.google.com/birdietobe Jessica Marquez

    Gorgeous necklace! I love the dress too!

  • Che

    Such an elegant LWD and the blue floral necklace is so pretty! :)

    http://dressingupforme.blogspot.com/

  • http://blog.lulalouise.com/ Beth

    That dress looks great on you and I love the necklace too! I do love white and how it can make me look just a little bit tan. But the underthings does take more planning than a dark solid. ;)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Yes, Beth, the underthings DO take a little more planning. No leopard or bright blue, haha! But this dress came with the cutest slip which made it not sheer at all, so it was amazing. SO love it!!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you!!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thanks, Jessica :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you and really appreciate you stopping by!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tamera-Beardsley/1322688218 Tamera Beardsley

    Great look!

  • Julie D.

    I absolutely love your LWD! I’m still searching for my perfect one.

    And I definitely think it beats an LBD for summer (I’m so sick of black after winters in NYC).

    Hudson East
    HudsonEast.blogspot.com

  • Trina

    Great choice for a LWD. I can see it being so versatile. Love how you paired it with a soft necklace and then the pop of color with the headscarf.

  • http://twitter.com/alisonlumbatis Get Your Pretty On

    Gorgeous! Oh there’s nothing better than a little white dress. You accessorized this perfectly!

  • Zalina Walton

    Very cute tunic. Great for Spring and Summer. It’s a dress that can be worn with so many pieces. Great choice.

  • pippa williams

    Fantastic Dress and THAT necklace is divine! Found you at Not Dead Yet link-up! pippa

  • Jan Graham-McMillen

    So many ways to wear this! You are quite right. Looking both crisp, cool and beachy … or pool-sidey, depending on your recreational aquatic preferences. Wear in good health, and don’t forget the sunscreen! Pretty jewelry, too, for a start.

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Check out Social Dress Shop and get 25% off ANY white dress that’s full price with POP25! And about the LBD… I’m just sick of winter :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you, Trina!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    I agree, but had been scared of wearing them until this one! Can’t wait to wear it with blacks….

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Absolutely agree!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thanks for dropping by, Pippa!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    I slather on the sunscreen… and try to make sure my kids do too!