Rachel Zoe’s Ethereal White Ensemble at Paris Fashion Week: A Style to Remember

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Check out Rachel Zoe, who looks all covered up in white from head to toe.

Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 on September 30, 2011Rodger Berman and Rachel Zoe attend the Christian Dior Ready to Wear Spring / Summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week at Musee Rodin on September 30, 2011, in Paris, France (Credit: WENN)

These photos were taken in September 2011 while the stylist/designer attended the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week.

I don’t think I could pull off such an outfit without looking like a priestess or a nun, but she made it work for her:

Captured in elegance, Rachel Zoe attends the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week, showcasing the power of a white maxi skirt and her unparalleled sense of styleCaptured in elegance, Rachel Zoe attends the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week, showcasing the power of a white maxi skirt and her unparalleled sense of style

Rachel Zoe is known for her sophisticated, all-white ensembles, often featuring a bohemian twist. At the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s ‘Super Saturday’ event in July 2015, she wore a white strapless dress with a flowing silhouette, adding a vintage feel reminiscent of the 1970s.

To give it her signature boho-glam touch, Rachel paired the dress with layered jewelry and styled her hair in loose waves, perfectly embodying modern elegance with a hint of retro charm. This look offers a fresh, breezy alternative to the structured maxi skirts and black accessories she often favors, showing the versatility of her signature style.

Rachel Zoe makes a fashion statement at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 with a simple yet captivating top and maxi skirt combo, brilliantly accessorized with blackRachel Zoe makes a fashion statement at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 with a simple yet captivating top and maxi skirt combo, brilliantly accessorized with black

It’s a simple top and maxi skirt combo from Dior, but she gave it life by using black accessories. For a chic fall look, take a cue from Rachel by adding black or dark-colored accessories to an all-white ensemble.

If you wish to copy Rachel’s style, you will need a decent white maxi skirt—preferably one made of silk or chiffon that falls nicely. However, if you’re on a budget, a good jersey maxi may do as long as it is cut right.

In April 2024, Naomi Watts also showed how a monochromatic white ensemble can be elegantly enhanced with dark accessories. At the Dior Pre-Fall show, she wore a chic white midi dress complemented by black and gold accents, including a black Dior ‘Jolie’ bag and black-and-gold fishnet sandals.

This contrast between white and dark tones not only elevated the outfit’s sophistication but also added visual interest, offering a modern, approachable way to wear white without it feeling overly pristine. Naomi’s ensemble provides a fresh, contemporary twist for those seeking inspiration beyond Rachel Zoe’s style.