Move over little black dress. The white maxi dress – an easy go-to piece – is fast becoming one of my most worn style staples for spring/summer. Putting a priority on effortless dressing, this is the ultimate one-and-done outfit that’ll keep you feeling cool, but also look elevated and chic.
Key details to look out for?
Fabric composition is important. Opt for natural fibres like cotton or linen (silk blends are also beautiful but can be more high maintenance).
Look for styles that have movement to them when walking; this will help to generate air flow and keep you cooler. Anything too fitted will feel uncomfortable and restrictive, especially as cotton and linen don’t have any stretch.
Make sure it is lined. While I’d still recommend wearing flesh-toned knickers, this gives you a little additional modesty (especially if you’re not up for wearing a semi-sheer dress!).
You’ll also want to take the care instructions into consideration too. If you’re anything like me, you will just attract grubby fingers or food spills the second you pop on something white, so being able to pop it in the washing machine at the end of the day will be a life saver (and, save you the cost of dry-cleaning).
Wearing: DISSH white maxi dress; Aeyde sandals; Saben coco mini bag (15% off with JAMIELOVESSABEN15); Flash Jewellery earrings; Monica Vinader red beaded necklace & heart mini necklace (20% off with JAMIE20); and Mejuri chain bracelet (10% off with this link)
How I’ll be styling the White Maxi Dress?
Keeping it simple, by leaning into a feminine mood with dainty sandals and a nude-peach or red lip. Adding in that “tomato girl” vibe with red beaded necklaces or a punchy mini bag. Using an oversized blazer or slouchy cardigan to offset this and add in some balance.
Or we could go with a chunky sandal a la Wrong Shoe Theory to get that friction into the outfit.
Basically, the dress is the hero of the outfit. It is the outfit. No need to complicate it.
White Maxi Dress Options
The one I’ve added to my wardrobe for the season is from DISSH; with a pretty square neckline, and a-line skirt. There’s not too much to it, minimal style personified, and I love it.
I’ve added a few of my other white maxi dress favourites from around the web in the carousel below at a range of different price points in case you’re in the market for one. That said, if it’s not leaning in to your personal style – OR you already have a great one in your closet – you definitely don’t need to seek out something new.
