You may not get away with wearing one to a wedding but wherever else this summer takes you, a white dress will have you feeling and looking fresh and fashionable.
If you haven't heard already, white is the new black for summer.
It may be a cliche, but there's no denying that
a crisp white frock looks great with tanned limbs.
This summer, however, fashionable white dresses are structured.
A cinched waist will get you there, as will a stuffy collar. Yes, keeping the foundation on your chin off said collar may be tricky at times but that's what the look is all about - less beachy and more effort.
Even better? Wear it with summer 2010/11's fabric of choice - lace.
Pool party, shopping trip, cocktails with friends or date nights are all ideal venues to show off a tailored new white dress.
And for a perfectly cute Christmas frock, any one of the dresses on this page will have you looking sweet in the family photos for the years to come.
The simple elegance of a white dress is also perfect for showing off a fresh summer face. With no colours or prints to draw the eye down, the focus stays high so make sure skin is looking dewy and make-up is clean and tidy.
Being such a put-together look, you'll also want to make sure your hair is looking its best.
Top the look off by swapping the jandals for summer sandals or sling-backs.
Tan is a safe shade of choice when accessorising white.
Just remember the biggest fashion crime you can commit in your white dress is wearing it to a friend's wedding. The bride will never forgive you.
Everywhere else though? Go for it.
