wearing white...

a great look for the spring/summer season is wearing your whites...now while some will shy away from an all white look...the look is fresh...crisp...and perfect for this time of year...

for an all over white look...layering is the way to go...for an easy way to pull it off...take a high neck, boxy sheer white top...over a scoop white tank top...nicely fitted...pair with your favorite white jeans or capri's...and you've got a great warm day outfit...

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want to go a bit dressier?  create a column of white with a flowy white pant with a crocheted linen top...or add a little lace...

of course...the lwd (little white dress) is always a plus...no frill...no fuss...but oh so put together...this short one is adorable...if you don't want short...go for a cute maxi...even a white maxi skirt paired with a white tank top will have the same appeal...

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not comfortable in an all over white outfit?  try out some new accessories...how about a new pair of sunglasses in a standout white frame?

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a crisp white jacket is a nice addition as well...i recently dragged out of my closet...a beautiful almost braided like leather jacket in a pearl white...a perfect addition for my spring/summer outfits...you also can add a white jean jacket...cardigan...these will all be nice additions for your sun dresses and spring/summer colors...

give your brown and black belts a rest this season...opt for a nice white belt...it's perfect worn over your tunic top or sundresses...

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what will you be sporting in white this season?

men's corner: sporting all white...

with summer just around the corner...i thought i would throw in a great summer look for the men out there...the summer season is a perfect time to don a complete white outfit...a very casual look...my only suggestion to the pic below...would be to cut the outfit in half with a belt...a nice black or brown would be fabulous...this is a bit too much blending...if you know what i mean...

then to go from casual to a bit more dressed up...add in a blazer...i'm thinking a nice navy blue would be lovely...and voila!

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yes you can...

...wear white after labor day...especially if they weather warrants it...i've never understood this rule...and i have to say...i am amazed at how many times i get asked the question..."is it ok to wear white after labor day?"

and my answer is always a resounding yes! it is not like labor day passes us by...and all the white needs to be locked up for the winter...some things...yes...i would start putting away...if you do in fact wear white shoes...i would say...best to store them away...it is time for the linens to be put away...but even that...is a thin line...because much of this is determined by weather...white is a great color on hot days...so if you are living in a climate where temperatures are still climbing...why would you not want to be comfortable?

besides...have you not heard of "winter white?" instead of asking yourself if you could wear white after labor day...focus more on the fabrics and texture...that will help you determine what is appropiate for each month of the year that you choose to wear white...

when i saw this pic it made me smile...so to those who are asking...yes...yes you can wear white after labor day..."don't fight the feeling"...just do it!

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dear fashion advisor: when white isn't white...

q... i'm excited for the warmer weather...but in the meantime...my summer whites just look dull...how can i spiff them up?

a...first of all...forget the bleach - it will weaken the fibers and cause yellowing over time...here's a better alternative....at the first sign of dullness...soak your whites overnight in a basin of water with a strong pretreater...like oxiclean (available in your local grocery) or melaleuca's prespot (not so well-known, but equally effective...) both of these are great at removing stains and brightening fabrics...then wash in warm or hot water and dry at a cool temperature...(hot dryers can also yellow fabrics...) your whites should be bright and ready to finish out the summer...


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put together: white on white...

there is no simpler outfit...yet more put together then...well...simply white on white...have you tried it? this is anything but boring...and you will be sure to stand out...looking stylish and chic...

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the "no white after labor day" rule...

well...first off...if i confess that i tend to like to break the rules...i'm sure that will let you know my stance on this rule...with labor day weekend approaching us...yay!...i thought i would give my two cents on this dumb lovely rule...

i have to say...this is a question that is often asked...and my answer?? of course you can wear white after labor day...not only because i love to break rules...but it is a rule that doesn't make sense...are you with me?

so yes to the white jeans...yes to the white summer dresses...yes to your white sandals...i mean...if it is mid september...even mid october...and where you live you are still in a hot climate...what are you supposed to do? put on your winter clothes?

as the weather transitions...put away your light white cottons and linens...but yes...you can still wear white...remember the lovely color "winter white? it is called "winter" for a reason...it is now about the fabrics...think heavier materials...

how stunning would a wool or cashmere coat be in winter white? or wool pants or skirt...a comfy white sweater?

as far as the white shoes? well...i have to admit...i am not a fan of white shoes...summer or winter...except for maybe some summer sandals...for a lighter tone...go with a nude color...much more chic...

and most of all...enjoy the long weekend...

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white...

...as a statement...as a wardrobe necessity...

the power of white...the absence of color is white...the very lightness of white's purity has made it the color of heavenly joy and chastity...angels wear white...as do babies...modern western brides...and virtuous romance-novel heroines headed for tragic fates...

it is clean...where would hospital hygiene be without it? its impracticality has made it a mark of social status through the ages...

white commands attention in the form of an evening gown...monochrome power at its most dazzling...

dressed down...white is the most basic of tones...the color of canvas sails and bleached muslin...it is versatile...crisp...and cool...a backdrop that can handle anything...

personally...i love white in the summer time...there is something about it that personifies beautiful sunny days...how about you? will you be wearing white this summer?

here is one of my favorites:
j.crew confetti mia dress (2008 collection) still love it...two years later...