Tip Tuesday: White Monochrome + Pop of Colour For Summer

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Tip Tuesday: White Monochrome + Pop of Colour For Summer

Posted by Alexandra C. | Tuesday April 30, 2013

The monochromatic head-to-toe white look is one of the hottest looks for spring and summer. It's fresh, modern and young. There's a fabulous, understated simplicity in monochrome outfits that makes them instantly chic.

Designers like Alexander Wang have primed all white to become one of the trendiest looks this season. Check out how they do it:

(from left) Valentino Couture Spring/Summer 2013, Simone Rocha RTW Spring 2013, Alexander Wang RTW Spring/Summer 2013, Alexander Wang RTW Spring/Summer 2013

Monochrome Street Style Inspiration:

(via lookbook.nu, lookbook.nu, love-aesthetics.blogspot.ca)

This summer, we love the idea of doing all white but with a little twist. A pop of bold colour in a shoe or bag or even a statement necklace brings everything together for a sophisticated, high fashion look.

Here are three white + colour pop combos we love:

Tip: For a feminine feel, try pastel for an accent piece.

1. Zara Long Seamed Blazer (C$139.00)

2. Joe Fresh Leather School Bag (C$99.00)

3. Gap Slim Cropped Pant (C$59.95)

Tip: Bring your neons from last summer into the next by pairing them with crisp whites and neutrals.

1. Closed White Pedal Star Pants (UK$152.00)

2. Material Girl Killoy Pumps (C$59.00)

3. ASOS Sleeveless Boyfriend Shirt With Bib Detail And Split Back (C$52.22)

Tip: When wearing all white, keep metallics to a minimum and in the same family.

1. Mango Metal Plate Dress (C$99.99)

2. Steven Mikka (US$89.00)

3. Express Studded Zip Front Wristlet (C$34.90)

Will you be wearing white this summer?

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6 Comments

	on May 02, 2013 Racenhawk 2,704 said: I love white in the summer, it's so fresh
	on April 30, 2013 fredamans 12,209 said: I love white, especially in the warm months.
	on April 30, 2013 LissaG 6,010 said: I really like the entire second look, and the pastel bag in the first. I wish I wasn't such a spiller! Me and white do not get along...
	on April 30, 2013 laced 711 said: I love this style! It's very chic and easy to assemble, kind of no-nonsense.
	on April 30, 2013 mamaluv STAFF said: I like #1 the best because the pastel keeps the look so clean and fresh, but #2 is probably more my style. I keep trying to buy neutral accessories but always end up with louder colours after all. I would absolutely go for those pants but I've never met a white article of clothing I didn't irreversibly stain within 5 minutes of dressing myself. White on me is just not meant to be I suppose.
	on April 30, 2013 takoda 28,648 said: If I can find something I like I will, I wore white last year too. I like the first two outfits in the street style pic and the white pedal star pants and the express studded zip front wristlet bag in those pictures.