Confirming our thesis is none other than the street style scene: season after season, showgoers express their support of blanched, monochromatic outfits, sporting everything from tailored white suit vests and ballet flats to crisp white button-ups and minidresses. With fall not only on our horizon, outstanding outerwear offerings are also mixed in, from oversized trench coats and bomber jackets to knit maxi dresses and cozy crewnecks.
When crafting an all-white outfit, it’s best to go back to the basics—and what is more foundational in a capsule wardrobe than a delightful pair of denim? On the streets of Copenhagen Fashion Week, Vogue’s very own, Madeline Fass, chose a white wide-leg pair from Agolde, styling the staple with a menswear-inspired blazer and raffia tote from Loewe. The result? A look that transcends seasons seamlessly. Equally as timeless, another showgoer opted for Ganni’s white denim maxi skirt, which she styled with a heritage sneaker from New Balance.
As we hold onto the last fleeting moments of summer, white dresses maintain their position as the ultimate warm-weather wardrobe essential. Opt for Jacquemus’ mini for peak heat or Loulou Studio’s knit maxi when the chill just starts to linger. Meanwhile, trench coats are a closet classic for a reason, with options from J.Crew to Theory notably noteworthy. Styling-wise, rely on an It Item or two, like Tory Burch’s heeled thong sandals or a pair of fashion flip-flops from Mango. Meanwhile, a suit vest is a prized piece of tailoring to invest in repeatedly. Then, top off the monochromatic moment with a matching trouser from Simkhai and a ballet flat, of course.
The all-white outfit formula for women is one to get behind regardless of the season. Below, find 10 ways to wear white before, during, and after Labor Day.