How to wear head-to-toe white this summer

Summer is here, and with it the annual shift to white as our go-to neutral. We may be shrouded in black, grey and navy the rest of the year, but when the sun is out, nothing beats the crisp freshness of white, ivory and cream. It can be bohemian, minimalist, glamorous, edgy; it’s ageless and timeless. 

Much of the appeal lies in the fact it looks expensive. Done well, it gives the impression that you don’t have to worry about public transport or grubby children soiling your pristine look. And if anything were to go awry, the cost of dry-cleaning isn’t a worry for you. No wonder personal stylist Annabel Hodin calls head-to-toe white ‘the Monte Carlo uniform’.

That said, it can be easy to go wrong with icy creams, so be aware of the pitfalls before you search for your next summer wardrobe staple.