What’s That About Wearing White Year Round?

The answer to the question about whether wearing white year round is appropriate — is a resounding yes!

The key is pairing the weight of your fabrics to the weather and/or season. Including but not limited to your white jeans, trousers, blouses, button downs, dresses, sweaters, turtlenecks, vests, cardigans, jackets. Make a statement with white dress/pant suits, jeans jackets, blazers; winter white coats, faux fur.

For warm and hot climates, think breezy and breathable linen, cotton, chiffon, lace, rayon, jersey, knits, chambray, cotton/silk blends.

For cooler and cold weather, pull out your wools, thicker cottons and linens, corduroys, cable sweaters, cashmere, fleece, velvet, denim, twills, tweeds.

Style your whites with just about anything:

• Layers;
• Different textures;
• High contrasts: black, dark grey, navy;
• Pops of colors: red, orange, brown, jewel tones, bright patterns;
• Neutrals: tan, camel, light gray, cream, khaki;
• Pastels;
• Monochromatic whites.

What about shoes and accessories with your white outfits?

• Pair white sneakers, loafers, sandals, heels, boots, purse.
• Put on a pair of color contrast/coordinated shoes, boots, sandals, sneakers, heels, loafers, purse.

Light and breezy or cozy and comfy, casual or high fashion — embrace wearing white 365 days a year!