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Celebrity

Kate Bosworth's Fall-Worthy LWD

Kate Bosworth stepped out for the Deauville Film Festival in a gorgeous little white Chanel dress.

Kate Bosworth stepped out for the Deauville Film Festival in a gorgeous little white Chanel dress. Initially awestruck with the red-carpet beauty, our second thought was how do we get that look?that look being the perfect way to execute the LWD for Fall. Kate's rendition is flawless, and with a few key style elements, you can master the same elegant take on the white dress for Fall.

  • Look for white dresses with elements that complement colder weather, like thicker fabrics in tweeds or heavier knits, and long or 3/4-length sleeves, especially if you opt to go without tights.
  • A white dress in a sheerer or breezier fabric can work when it's paired with warmer elements, like black opaque tights and a dark blazer or jacket to balance the lighter, summery vibe.
  • If like Kate, you choose an LWD for a dressier occasion, look for delicate embellishments, like pearls.

Just shop our editors' picks below to find your own Fall LWD.

Fashion Flash

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's White-Hot Look From All Angles

Hello, stunner. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley chose a white Max Mara dress for the Maxim 100 party, going for a minimalist look with an ultrasexy, cut-out and open back.
Rosie Huntington Whiteley in White Max Mara Dress at Maxim Party 2011-05-12 09:17:50

Hello, stunner. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley chose a white Max Mara dress for the Maxim 100 party, going for a minimalist look with an ultrasexy, cut-out and open back. She paired it with a leopard clutch and Sergio Rossi shoes, and softened up the entire look by keeping her hair long and flowy. We've seen an increase in white dresses on the red carpet, the surest sign — along with later sunsets — that Summer is coming. Rosie's look is so crisp, clean, and elegantly sexy that we're showing it from all angles. Click the slideshow to see each one.

Fashion Flash

One Dolce & Gabbana Dress, Three Vogue Covers

This admittedly gorgeous white Dolce & Gabbana dress has graced the covers of French Vogue, German Vogue, and Vogue Spain.
Same Dolce & Gabbana Dress Graces Three Vogue Covers 2011-03-14 09:31:20

This admittedly gorgeous white Dolce & Gabbana dress has graced the covers of French Vogue, German Vogue, and Vogue Spain. That makes it the unofficial best dress of the Spring 2011 season, and we'll be seeing versions of it in stores everywhere soon. Take a close look at the covers, and tell us: do you like that everyone is of the same mind, or does it bother you that three major fashion mags chose the same dress?

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White Hot: 15 Fab LWDs You Need Now!

When it comes to trends, we sometimes look to styled celebs to point to the goodies.
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When it comes to trends, we sometimes look to styled celebs to point to the goodies. The latest is a serious celebrity crush on the perfect Summer dress — the LWD. We'd have to agree, this celebrity obsession is right up our alley. Just take a peek at January Jones or Helena Christensen to get inspired, then click on for 15 white dress wonders to channel the trend and turn up the heat.

Shopping

The Look For Less: J.Crew Linen Bustier Dress

The Summer party circuit — backyard dinner parties, outdoor cocktail hour, etc.
J.Crew at ShopStyle

The Summer party circuit — backyard dinner parties, outdoor cocktail hour, etc. — calls for a look that's pretty, but not overdone. I fell in love with this perfect little find, J.Crew's Linen-Silk Bustier Dress ($198) — part flirt, part Summer sophisticate. Still, at that price, my second thought was: I can do better.


To see the look for less, read more.

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Look of the Day: Peachy Keen

Glamlatte strolled down the boardwalk wearing a saucy ensemble.

Glamlatte strolled down the boardwalk wearing a saucy ensemble. Her white dress, black cardi, and matching tights look slick on their own, but notice how she spiced up her palette with fun accessories. Her peachy keen scarf and taupe booties inject the perfect pop of color.

Come back and tell us what you have on!

Congrats to glamlatte!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and I might feature you on FabSugar!


Kate Hudson

FabTV: Kate Hudson in Pucci, Marion Cotillard in Elie Saab — White Hot!

Kate Hudson and Marion Cotillard continued the white hot red carpet revolution.

Kate Hudson and Marion Cotillard continued the white hot red carpet revolution. Kate donned a stunning backless Pucci gown at the 2010 SAG Awards, and Marion a flirty one-shoulder feathered minidress by Elie Saab. Following suit, Dexter star Jennifer Carpenter was on trend in a strong-shouldered, long-sleeved minidress by Paule Ka accessorized with bold, black accessories. Check out the decadent details now!

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Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes took a break from her boat trip with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to enjoy the sights in Italy.

Eva Mendes took a break from her boat trip with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to enjoy the sights in Italy. The actress is a sight of sun-kissed perfection wearing a white eyelet dress by Dolce and Gabbana and beige Christian Louboutin espadrille wedges. For glam factor, the steamy model adorned herself with stacked bangles, white-rimmed sunnies, and chic canvas and leather bag — love it.

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: The LWD

White is in the air, and beyond.

White is in the air, and beyond. It all started when we were struck by white lightening, and then there were the white accessories, white shades, and just an overall influx of white. So it's no surprise that as the weather heats up, the celebs are looking heavenly in dresses of this hue. The versatility of a LWD is profound: one can either look inappropriately like a 6-year-old or one can look like a sophisticated woman. I would recommend the latter, and stick to styles that are either minimal or retro - to avoid looking like Alice in Wonderland.

To see my LWD picks, read more