Timeless Elegance: Celebrity-Inspired White Summer Dresses

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Every summer, there is a trend that comes back without fail. We’re talking about the classic white summer dress!

Everyone seems to be wearing it, mainly celebrities, especially when doing errands. We can’t help but agree with them. White dresses are easy to wear when it’s scorching hot outside and you’re running dry on creative juices.

Check out these celebrities and how they styled their white summer dresses:

1. Emmy Rossum’s White Dress Steals the Show in Beverly Hills

The beautiful actress stepped out for a day of shopping in a white fit and flare dress with a ribbon detail at the waist.

Emmy Rossum, dressed in a white summer dress with a white oversized handbag and strappy brown heels, goes shopping in Beverly HillsEmmy Rossum, dressed in a white summer dress with a white oversized handbag and strappy brown heels, goes shopping in Beverly Hills, California, on July 27, 2015 (Credit: WENN / KIKA / TNYF / Michael Wright)

She wore it with brown multi-strapped shoes and a white Ralph Lauren “Ricky” bag.

2. Kylie Minogue’s White Dress and Dolce & Gabbana Bag in Portofino

Australian singer Kylie Minogue's attire was an exquisite white sundress that exuded elegance on holiday in PortofinoAustralian singer Kylie Minogue’s attire was an exquisite white sundress that exuded elegance on holiday in Portofino, Italy, on July 13, 2015 (Credit: WENN / KIKA / TNYF / Michael Wright)

We can’t get enough of this fabulous resort look from the singer. She styled a midi white dress with Dolce & Gabbana bag and sandals.

3. Jennifer Lawrence’s Summer Style: Mini Dress and Sandals

The 25-year-old actress showed off her mile-long legs in a mini Antonio Berardi Resort 2016 dress.

Jennifer Lawrence opted for a sleeveless white cotton dress from Antonio Berardi's Resort 2015 collection while captured by photographers as she departed her New York City apartment en route to the opening of 'The Hunger Games' exhibitionJennifer Lawrence opted for a sleeveless white cotton dress from Antonio Berardi’s Resort 2015 collection while captured by photographers as she departed her New York City apartment en route to the opening of The Hunger Games exhibition in New York on June 29, 2015 (Credit: WENN / KIKA / TNYF / Michael Wright)

She completed her feminine look with her Roger Vivier “Prismick” bag, Tom Ford “Saskia” soft cat-eye sunglasses, and a pair of sandals.

4. Bella Thorne Stuns in Indah Cut-Out Maxi Dress at Memorial Day Party

The 17-year-old went out with her sister on Memorial Day wearing this provocative Indah “Innocence” cut-out maxi dress.

Donning a white maxi dress, Bella Thorne ingeniously concealed a chic swimsuit underneath, ensuring she was prepared for any aquatic adventures at the Memorial Day party hosted by Joel SilverDonning a white maxi dress, Bella Thorne ingeniously concealed a chic swimsuit underneath, ensuring she was prepared for any aquatic adventures at the Memorial Day party hosted by Joel Silver in Los Angeles on May 25, 2015 (Credit: WENN / KIKA / TNYF / Michael Wright)

She accessorized with a pair of Miu Miu round sunglasses in transparent lilac, a Cartier “Panthere” necklace, and a Chanel graffiti messenger bag.

5. Ali Larter Shops for Baby Clothes in White Shirt Dress

Ali Larter exuded effortless style in a chic white shirt dress that perfectly complemented her choice of a pair of cross-strapped flats while shopping for baby clothes at Petit BateauAli Larter exuded effortless style in a chic white shirt dress that perfectly complemented her choice of a pair of cross-strapped flats while shopping for baby clothes at Petit Bateau in Los Angeles on June 5, 2015 (Credit: WENN / KIKA / TNYF / Michael Wright)

The 39-year-old shops in style in a white shirt dress with a pair of cross-strapped flats, sunglasses, and a satchel bag.

6. Nicky Hilton’s Summer Outfit: A Lesson in Elegance

Nicky Hilton in Beverly Hills wearing a short white embroidered summer dress with strappy heels in CaliforniaNicky Hilton in Beverly Hills wearing a short white embroidered summer dress with strappy heels in California on May 26, 2015 (Credit: WENN / KIKA / TNYF / Michael Wright)

This outfit from the hotel heiress isn’t lacking in style. The lace dress looks delicate, especially how she styled it with her Hermes ostrich “Kelly” bag and Jimmy Choo “Falcon” sandals.

7. Kendall Jenner’s All-White Outfit for Lunch at Erewhon

The fashion model and reality show star cleverly teamed up her The Row “Wellan” woven silk tunic dress with The Row’s “Stratton” cotton blend leggings.

She wore an all-white look and capped off the ensemble with a pair of Sophia Webster “Coco” pumps.

Kendall Jenner made a striking appearance during her lunch outing at Erewhon, sporting an all-white ensemble that showcased her impeccable fashion senseKendall Jenner made a striking appearance during her lunch outing at Erewhon, sporting an all-white ensemble that showcased her impeccable fashion sense in Los Angeles on May 13, 2015 (Credit: WENN / KIKA / TNYF / Michael Wright)

You can’t go wrong with a white dress this summer. Here are some effortlessly beautiful dresses you should add to your wardrobe:

Self Portrait Frilled Lace Dress1. Self Portrait Frilled Lace Dress, $385.00

Carven Lace Dress2. Carven Lace Dress, $790.00

Cynthia Rowley Embroidered Organza Dress3. Cynthia Rowley Embroidered Organza Dress, $498.00

Mara Hoffman Linen Cutout Maxi Dress4. Mara Hoffman Linen Cutout Maxi Dress, $425.00

Misha Nonoo Allison Dress5. Misha Nonoo Allison Dress, $290.50