Working With White

Head to toe white is hot. But really it keeps you cool too! While wearing white head to toe is usually reserved for brides, this season we challenge that rule and say everyone's allowed - because we look good! (We did this with tangerine orange this year too - another full bodied color previously reserved for inmates turned classy and chic when Pantone announced it as their color of the year.) I personally don't think full on white on white is really practical, because let's face it, I love ketchup...and ketchup kinda loves my shirt. I suggest modifying this trend to your own likes, like I did. Instead of an entire outfit of white, I paired white pants (no pleats, please!) with a cute floral top that has lots of white in it, but isn't all the way white, threw on a professional looking white blazer, a neutral heels, and pop of color bag to tie it all together. Using the white blazer to not only tie together what could be seen as a dressed up casual look, but also to create the illusion that I am really wearing white from head to toe. My largest garments are white and my accessories provide enough color to balance out the floral printed top - viola!