The white dress is an undisputed player in every warm-weather wardrobe, and the latest cuts from Stella McCartney, Tibi, and Balenciaga will make you want to add a few to your artillery. Our favorites range from sleek sheath silhouettes to detailed lace numbers. Shop over 50 of our top picks now.
White seems to be on everyone's mind. Last night, Nicole Richie, Jennifer Lopez, and Taylor Swift all reached for the same hue on dresses for their respective red-carpet cameos. Nicole debuted a shorter hairstyle in a white fit-and-flare dress for the Elle Women in TV event, Jennifer showed off her svelte figure in a curve-hugging gown, and Taylor took the plunge with a sexy neckline. To hear more about all of these sizzling white looks, click on and watch today's Fashion Flash! On Allison McNamara: Zara dress, Stella and Bow earrings.
Last night, Jenna Dewan stepped out in LA looking fabulously fresh in this white long-sleeved Tibi dress ($345), topped with a statement Dannijo necklace and finished with snakeskin Report Signature pumps. While you might think a white dress isn't versatile enough for Fall, let us convince you otherwise. Inspired by Jenna, you can wear it with an equally dazzling statement necklace for a night out, or if it's chilly, throw it on over black tights and black patent pumps for a mod touch. You can also rock it with leggings, booties, and a black statement coat or with awesome printed leggings for a funky feel. Convinced? Score Jenna's exact dress now and make it part of your Fall style rotation.
She shone on the 2012 Oscars red carpet in a white Tom Ford gown, and now Gwyneth Paltrow is making yet another strong case for minimalistic white dresses. At an Obama fundraiser in London, the actress donned a Tom Ford white square-neck, long-sleeved, knee-length fitted dress with black pumps and a box clutch. Not that you need another example of how killer white can be, but let Gwyneth's latest choice inspire you to add an equally gorgeous white minimalistic dress to your mix. We recommend you choose one that's professional enough to wear with a blazer and pumps at work and sassy enough to sport with sexy sandals and baubles at night. To get started, shop the widget with our handpicked favorites below.
The ESPY Awards may be all about sports, but Jessica Biel's white full-skirt Christian Dior dress and neon colorblock Nicholas Kirkwood ankle-strap pumps injected major femininity to the masculine red carpet. The newly engaged star kept her look crisp and clean, opting for a no-fuss ponytail, au natural makeup, and minimal gold accessories. Unfortunately, Jessica's exact pumps are no longer available online, but snag her exact pair in orange and gray ($442, originally $884) to work with a scoop-neck white tank and full textured skirt to re-create this darling look.
Like Memorial Day BBQs, the white dress has come to signify Summer — really, we're not ready for the season till we've found our perfect style. With that in mind, we've made it our mission to find the season's standout styles. While the white dress is a classic, everyone wears hers differently — so we've rounded up 50 versions for every body type, every occasion (like something perfectly suited for evening, à la Jennifer Aniston) and every price point. Some are right on-trend, others speak to the traditional styles we love, but we guarantee there's something for everyone inside. Click on to see and shop the white dresses you'll live in and love all season long.
And if ever you've wondered just how to wear your LWD, check out FabSugar TV's video to see just how versatile it can be.
As much as we love Jessica Alba in colored denim on the streets, we also adore her in a chic dress on the red carpet. While in Beijing for a gala for the world premiere of Montblanc's concept store, the actress stunned in a white cutout Narciso Rodriguez dress from the Pre-Fall 2012 collection, strappy white sandals, and a matching white box clutch. If you don't have a white cutout dress in your collection yet, it's the perfect time to get one now that Summer is almost here. This Silence & Noise white cutout minidress ($60, originally $79) can be dressed up or down, while this BCBGMAXAZRIA white cutout tulle gown ($348) is a dressier version for fancier affairs. For a monochromatic look like Jessica's, wear either with white sandals and a white clutch. For a pop of color, ditch the white accessories for a colorful pair of sandals and a bright clutch.
Free People never fails to impress us with its effortlessly bohemian lineup of dresses, but this latest batch of ethereal white Summer sheaths are in a league of their own. The limited edition frocks — all four of them — cater to a unique brand of easy, breezy styling sensibility. From a beaded Guinevere-style neckline to a Victorian-inspired button detail, to a gauzy eyelet-enhanced hem, it's almost impossible not to conjure up images of a beach-perfect bride or a flowers-in-my-hair type running through a field dotted with wild flowers. But for a more realistic take on these quintessential white dresses, just keep it simple. The intricate attention to details and long, flowy silhouettes allow for a minimalist approach to accessorizing. Add a metallic flat sandal or a woven espadrille wedge, and on top, accent the look with retro jewelry or a great pair of gem-encrusted drop earrings. Don't waste a moment more — click through to see Free People's beautiful limited edition Summer white dresses now.
Celebs understand that the contrast between black and white can be super chic; that's why they've been rocking their little white dresses with black shoes. Malin Akerman wore her sexy white cutout Cushnie et Ochs dress with black cutout sandals, Kim Kardashian paired a white Lanvin dress with black ankle-strap pumps, and Ashley Madekwe sported black pointy pumps with her white shift dress. Step inside to see who else wore their little white dresses with black shoes and to shop similar pieces for your wardrobe.
Vanessa Hudgens has a special place in her heart for maxi dresses, but recently the actress stepped out in Sherman Oaks sporting a Spring-worthy look — a white Local Celebrity high-low frock, Michael Kors clogs, and a fringe Spell bag — that was bohemian perfection. The trendy cut of her white-hot dress showed off her gorgeous gams, while her earthy accessories — Samanca cuff, wooden bead necklaces, and metal-frame shades — added just the right amount of glam. Shop Vanessa's exact dress to pair with mules for a day out or style it with funky wedges and a top-knot bun for a beachside date night.
