I'm Not Getting Married, But I Can't Stop Eyeing These Stunning White Dresses
When it comes to shopping, what attracts us the most to a garment is its color. More than fit, silhouette, or style, color is the key. We all have a select set of colors that we tend to gravitate toward when it comes to our personal style. Some love chic, minimal, neutral tones while others prefer bold colors and have a little bit more fun when it comes to experimenting with a color palette. For me, I’m a mix of both.
I’ve always said that my mood determines how I dress. Some days, I go for a ‘90s New York City fashion critic look, with strong black pieces that emphasize great tailoring and convey an aloof sense of luxury. On other days, I prefer to stand out on my commute with fun colors, fabrics, and silhouettes that say "I’m not afraid to take risks.” But there’s one color that always catches my eye: white. There's something about a great white shirt with the perfect pair of jeans, and every year, I eagerly await the change to break out my favorite white jeans and linen pants.
Recently, while researching spring and summer dresses, I realized that almost everything I liked was white. As I scrolled through the mountain of dresses in my online wish list, I couldn't help but think "This would be perfect for a bridal shower," "This would look amazing at a bachelorette party," or "I'll save this one for my own rehearsal dinner." I'm not even close to walking down the aisle, but I am an expert on white dresses, and I don't believe in gatekeeping. So, I've put together a list of the chicest white dresses out there, from the coolest Coperni look to the most romantic Reformation dresses, to help future brides-to-be find their dream dress.
Keep scrolling to see which dresses made the cut.
I love the scalloped detailing on the hem and bust of this linen minidress, making it perfect for a bridal brunch or shower.
This bow-detailed dress looks exactly like the one my friend wore to the welcome drinks cocktail party at her wedding, and it looked so good on her. The dramatic bow is so fun.
This dress is simple yet elegant, making it a great option for a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner. It would also be perfect to wear during the daytime on your bachelorette trip.
I love a simple, satin, cowl-neck dress. It's a great option for a rehearsal dinner or for hosting a wedding cocktail party.
There is something so sweet and dainty about this dress. I could see myself wearing it while welcoming my bridal party to our villa in Tuscany. So chic.
This dress always sells out for a reason—it's so pretty and comes at a great price.
This dress is everything. It's at the top of my wish list. I want the ring just so I have an excuse to wear it.
This could even work as a second dress for your reception. It's easy to dance in yet still romantic and pretty.
Next up: 25 Bridesmaid Dresses Your Girls Will Actually Be Happy Wearing
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. During her free time, she loves wine tasting, creating content for her social media, spending time with friends, traveling to new places, and Pilates, and has a love for reality television, especially The Real Housewives. Grace is the person in your friend group everyone goes to for recommendations for the best place to grab drinks in NYC on a Friday night or the best hotels and restaurants to try when traveling to a new city. While fashion is her main love, she loves all things wellness and lifestyle as well. Her ideal sunday is brunching with friends then walking around furniture shopping and listening to a podcast. As the assistant shopping editor at Who What Wear, Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.
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