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 Chic White Dress: Effortless Elegance 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 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 Resort-Ready White Dress and Designer Accessories in Portofino
Australian 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 Rocks a Flirty Mini Dress for a Summer Day Out
The 25-year-old actress flaunted 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 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’s Bold White Maxi Dress: A Perfect Memorial Day Look
The 17-year-old wore this provocative Indah “Innocence” cut-out maxi dress with her sister on Memorial Day.
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 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’s Stylish White Shirt Dress: Casual Chic for Baby Shopping
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 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 White Embroidered Dress: A Summer Style Inspiration
Nicky 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 Polished All-White Look: Perfect for a Stylish Lunch
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 sense in Los Angeles on May 13, 2015 (Credit: WENN / KIKA / TNYF / Michael Wright)
8. Jaime King’s Ethereal Organza Dress: A Chic Street Style Statement
Hart of Dixie actress Jaime King donned this attention-grabbing dress for a walk with her husband. The dress has sheer organza sleeves and a flared skirt draping over a pencil skirt.
Jaime King wears an attention-grabbing white dress in the East Village, New York City, on June 3, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN / TNYF / Revolutionpix / Michael Wright)
She styled it with black ankle boots, a chain-strapped shoulder bag, and sunglasses.
9. Kylie Jenner’s Stylish Shirtdress: Belted Perfection for a Day Out
This might be one of Kylie Jenner’s best daytime looks. The then 16-year-old wore a lovely shirtdress cinched at the waist with a thick belt.
Kylie Jenner looked effortlessly chic in a belted H&M shirt dress, paired with Christian Louboutin Impera pumps in white and a Balenciaga City bag in black in New York City on June 3, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN / TNYF / Revolutionpix / Michael Wright)
We are smitten with the dress, but her choice of footwear is also quite notable. Who wouldn’t want to get their hands on that strappy pair of cutout pumps?
10. Cara Santana’s Minimalist Shift Dress: Cool and Casual Summer Vibes
Actress Cara Santana kept herself fresh and cool in a simple shift dress with punched-hole details.
Cara Santana wears a white dress at Alfred Coffee at Melrose Place in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, on June 2, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN / TNYF / Revolutionpix / Michael Wright)
She also made the look low-key and summery by wearing flat sandals and large sunglasses. The punch of blue from her bag kept the look from being too monochromatic.
11. Hanneli Mustaparta’s Sculptural Origami Dress: A Model’s Take on Summer Style
The Norwegian model looks great in everything she wears, including this long-sleeved origami dress that is as pristine as her white sandals.
Hanneli Mustaparta wears a white long-sleeved origami dress while leaving the Martinez Hotel in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN / TNYF / Revolutionpix / Michael Wright)
Talk about effortless summer dressing!
12. Lucy Hale’s Elegant A-Line Dress: A Classic Look with Modern Details
Lucy Hale showed up for her Extra guesting wearing an A-line dress with abstract panel details. The Pretty Little Liars actress did a great job accessorizing because she kept up with the simple theme and went for classic gold and silver bracelets, a necklace, and a pair of black-and-white sandals.
Lucy Hale wears a white A-line dress at Universal Studios, where she was interviewed on Extra in California on May 14, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN / TNYF / Revolutionpix / Michael Wright)
Explore More Celebrity White Dress Inspirations
For readers inspired by the timeless elegance of white dresses, explore more celebrity styles and fashion tips on our website.
- Discover how Sadie Sink turned heads at Paris Fashion Week in a white Chanel A-line dress, blending elegance with a modern twist.
- Learn about Jennifer Lopez’s winter-ready white Magda Butrym gown from the London premiere of “Unstoppable.”
- Explore Naomi Watts and her daughter Kai’s matching white Dior outfits at the Dior Pre-Fall show in New York City.
- Be inspired by Zendaya’s jaw-dropping white Louis Vuitton dress that stole the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week.
- Get styling tips from Nicole Scherzinger’s effortlessly chic Basharatyan V dress, perfect for a seamless day-to-night look.