The Little Black Dress, that easy-to-wear wardrobe staple that allows you to look classy, sexy, cool or cute depending on the cut of the dress and how you choose to accessorize it, has already firmly established its place in the fashion canon. But what of its bright and airy counterpart, the Little White Dress? Until now, LWDs have been largely overlooked, but they're every bit as versatile and dynamic - and women everywhere are finally taking notice.
The key is to choose a dress that's young and fun, with a few simple, eye-catching details - but nothing too frilly! You don't want to veer into wedding dress territory. Choose a simple, classic bag and one or two basic accessories, like the bold necklace worn by Sarah Jessica Parker, or Katie Holmes' big sunglasses. The LWD also provides the perfect canvas for showcasing the hottest shoes for spring and summer, from the nude shoe to metallics to the flat, strappy gladiator sandal; anything goes, so long as you refrain from anything overly gaudy. Don't overwhelm the dress!
Not surprisingly, the LWD is available in every style, cut and price range imaginable, from the sweet, high-necked ABS by Allen Schwartz shirtdress, found at Nordstrom, on the left, to the eyelet babydoll sundress with spaghetti straps from Forever 21 in the middle, to the white-hot (pun intended!) halter maxi dress from Victoria's Secret on the right. Find the style that works for you and give the black a break!
