First off, white clothing is impossibly hard to keep clean because what food won’t show up on a white t-shirt?
Then, at some point in time, it was declared a horrifying faux pas to wear white beyond the summer months.
To further drive home the point that white is truly ridiculous, try and wrap your head around this: white is the negation of all colors, but there are still varying degrees of white?
What?!
Despite its resistance to staying crisp, white (and the following neutral tones) are a major trend for spring and summer.
For anyone out there who compulsively Scotch Guards their whites, here are some tips on how to incorporate a lighter palette into your wardrobe without needing to keep it pristine.
Outfit #1:
Moreover, these details play down the monochromatic palette when wearing exclusively neutral tones.
Beige vest with embellished lapel by Hanii Y ($450), available at the Churchills of Mount Kisco; Cream pleated tank top by H&M ($34.95), in stores only; Beige silk front pleated pants by Brunello Cucinelli ($595).
Outfit #2
Having more folds in the fabric will not only add texture, it’ll break up the monochromatic color too.
White blazer by Carlos Campos; Cream mini skirt with pleats by Lutz & Patmos ($475); White long sleeve tunic by Silvia Tcherassi.
Outfit #3
The varying hues will offset one another to make your whites look fresher, and the neutral shades appear richer by comparison.
Off-white blazer with ruffle by Stella McCartney ($2,045); White button down shirt by Davidelfin ($200); Beige silk shorts by Obakki ($160).
Outfit #4:
Consider pairing a 3/4-sleeve blazer with a long sleeve shirt for a new take on proportions.
Cream blazer by Club Monaco ($169), in stores only; Blush sheer button-up by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi ($1,300), available at Curve; Gray sheer tank top by Comptoir des Cotonniers.
Outfit #5:
When worn in a more classic and breathable shape, the neutral colored fabric can take on a more modern appeal. Tight leather pants should be left for writhing around on hoods of cars.
White chiffon sheer blouse by Obakki; Ivory reversible tank by Lutz & Patmos ($355); White perforated leather heart skirt by Tory Burch ($595).
Photographer: Joseph D’Arco, StyleCaster
Stylist: Janice Chou, StyleCaster
Model: Alina Krasina, Ford Models
Hair Stylist: June Senkiew, Cutler Salons
Makeup: Hiroshi Yonemoto
