I love a white dress for its ease, simplicity and summery charm, but it’s a trend that can easily feel quite predictable, especially a couple of months into summer. Often in need of a little colour or texture to bring it to life, I’m always on the lookout for fresh inspiration, and this week, Elsa Hosk delivered it in spades with her perfectly updated take on early-summer white-dress styling.
Adding a flush of colour to her summery look, Hosk tapped into one of the season’s most talked-about colour trends. Choosing a soft and sunny butter-yellow knit, she added both contrast and a little warmth to her daytime look with next to no effort. Stepping into another key trend, Hosk reached for a pair of chic leopard-print shoes.
Between the cardigan's on-trend hue and the statement-making shoes, the additions ensured her white dress (the Prada one all our editors are into right now) felt directional and current. A simple styling formula that any fashion person would commend you for, the look delivered an easily elevated ensemble you can come back to throughout the season.
If Hosk has inspired you just as much as she has me, read on to discover my edit of the best white dresses, yellow cardigans and animal-print shoes.
SHOP WHITE DRESSES, YELLOW CARDIGANS AND LEOPARD-PRINT SHOES:
Style with knee-high boots on chillier days or pair with sleek strappy sandals.
The butter-yellow colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Add a pop of texture to your summer rotation.
Every great wardrobe starts with a white cotton dress.
The faux tortoiseshell buttons give this cardigan a little something extra.
The leopard-print trend is still going strong.
Fashion people are obsessed with the Gap X DÔEN collaboration. This pretty white dress is bound to sell out.
Style this with jeans or wear with a light cotton dress.
What I wouldn't give to have these on my feet.
The details on this dress look genuinely vintage.
This also comes in 12 other shades.
The crossover straps give these flats an edge.
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