Anyone who drinks as much coffee as I knows that wearing even one white item is intimidating, let alone an entire outfit. However, I'm always in awe whenever I see someone going the monochromatic route and daring to do so with the color white. Yes, it takes guts, but it's flawless when executed well. Just stay away from to-go cappuccinos and dinners served with dark liquids. (Fortunately, martinis are very trendy right now.)
What's great about an all-white outfit is that it has all the same chic, elegant qualities of an all-black outfit, but it's less expected. Anyone can go the easy route by combining a black cashmere sweater with black trousers or a black dress with black boots. It takes more skill and gravitas to do the same thing with only white pieces, knowing all the while that any slip of a grip or clumsy passerby could ruin the outfit in a second flat. Plus, fashion lore would have you believe that wearing white anytime other than the summer is wrong, so doing so during the remainder of the year feels a tad dangerous and rebellious. Consider that a bonus.
If you want to try your hand at wearing fashion's most elegant and rule-breaking color from head to toe, scroll down to get inspired. Eleven all-white outfits await.
What you'll need: white tank top + white midi skirt + black kitten-heel mules + tan shoulder bag
What you'll need: white cotton sweater + white loose jeans + brown pumps + brown tote bag
What you'll need: white double-breasted coat + white V-neck sweater + black belt + white flared trousers + black pumps + black east-west-bag + leopard-print hat
What you'll need: off-white maxi coat + white tank top + relaxed white jeans + black mules + black belt
What you'll need: white long-sleeve maxi dress + white strappy sandals + black shoulder bag
What you'll need: white trench coat + white barrel jeans + burgundy bag
What you'll need: white blazer + matching skirt + top-handle clutch
What you'll need: sheer white T-shirt + white linen pants + white crossbody bag
What you'll need: white blazer + white maxi skirt + white skinny scarf + black heeled sandals + black east-west shoulder bag
What you'll need: white boyfriend tee + white carpenter jeans + black flip-flops + black bucket bag
What you'll need: white blazer + white fishtail skirt + white shoulder bag + oversize sunglasses
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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