Simply put: you need a white dress, and you need one now! Keeping that in mind, we’ve gathered inspiring outfits along with some of our favorite styles to help you get the look today.

Amber Heard

Make a gauzy tank dress and t-strap sandals your go-to travel attire for summer.

On Amber: Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent High Low Tank Dress ($325).

Similar Essentials:
Marc by Marc Jacobs Justine Cotton Tank Dress ($298); Ancient Greek Sandals Ariadne T-Strap Sandals ($230) in Natural.

Rose Byrne

Try a universally flattering fit-and-flare silhouette with a pop of color.

On Rose: DKNY Broderie Anglaise Cotton Dress ($315); Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

Similar Essentials:
Amanda Uprichard Fit and Flare Ponti Dress ($172); Alice + Olivia Dina Patent Pumps ($295) in Peach/Coral.

Alessandra Ambrosio

An ethereal, lightweight maxi dress is a no-brainer for errand runs, beach trips, and backyard barbecues.

Similar Essentials:
6 Shore Road Twin Isles Maxi Dress ($188) in Coconut.

Keira Knightley

Take an easygoing cotton dress for a city stroll with a cross-body bag and summer sandals.

On Keira: Proenza Schouler PS1 Pouch Leather Bag ($1325); Tory Burch Pacey Flat Sandals ($148).

Similar Essentials:
Gap Sheath Pocket Dress ($65); Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac Bag ($195); DV by Dolce Vita Archer Sandals ($46) in Black.

Bianca Brandolini D'Adda

Embrace your inner risk-taker and show some skin with peek-a-boo detailing.

On Bianca: Dolce & Gabbana dress and shoes.

Similar Essentials:
Charlotte Russe Belted Floral Lace Tank Dress ($30)

Olivia Palermo

Breathe new life into your favorite little white dress with eccentric accents, such as a tribal-inspired necklace and embellished heels.

On Olivia: Alexander Wang dress; necklace hand-beaded by women in the Maasai Mara tribe in Kenya; Zara bag; Christian Louboutin heels.

Similar Essentials:
Vanessa Bruno Lace-Trimmed Cotton and Linen-Blend Dress ($123); Dannijo Peeta Bib Necklace ($523) in Multi; Blonde Ambition Regata Sandals ($198) in Toffee.

Sophia Bush

Asymmetrical detailing and nude accents result in a fresh and modern outcome.

On Sophia: Sportmax dress; Proenza Schouler clutch; Isabel Marant heels.

Similar Essentials:
Ellery Asymmetrical Placket Dress ($430); Forever 21 Statement-Making Stiletto Sandals ($40).

Nora Zehetner

Achieve that summer-in-the-Hamptons vibe with an eyelet dress and straw boater hat.

On Nora: Lover dress; vintage hat; Calvin Klein bag; Fendi shoes.

Similar Essentials:
Dolce Vita Koley Silk Embroidery Dress ($242) in Snow; Brooks Brothers The Great Gatsby Collection Straw Boater Hat ($198).

Vanessa Bruno

Athe Silk Georgette Vintage Day Dress ($468) in Off- White

Miu Miu

Macrame Dress ($1445) in White 

Warehouse

Circle Embroidered Dress ($102) in White

Topshop

Waterfall Trapeze Dress ($90) in Cream 

Tibi

Anson Seamed Dress ($355) in Ivory 

Kimchi Blue

Gauze Drop-Waist Tank Dress ($69) in White 

Diane von Furstenberg

Margarina Linen and Cotton-Blend Canvas and Crepe Dress ($345) in White

Joseph

Chester Washed Silk Mini Dress ($465) in Off-White

Nina Ricci

Ribbon Shoulder Strap Dress ($1290) in White