How to wear all white for an instantly chic outfit

Wearing head-to-toe white is undeniably chic, and it’s nothing to be afraid of: absolutely anyone can pull off this clean, Scandi-cool look. As long as you have the Vanish Oxi on hand and avoid red wine like the plague, that is.

All-white is one of the oldest style tricks in the book, but a quick scroll through some of our favourite fashion gurus on the ‘gram shows fresh, contemporary ways to style the look. Take the matching comfies – before last year, this trend may not have taken off, but now, two-piece tracksuits are the height of laid-back cool. And if you think double denim is dead, we have one question: have you seen @_marisamartins_ wearing all-white denim (below)? We’re copying her look stat.

Here are the best ways to style head-to-toe white, AKA this summer’s fashion formula…

Summer dress + chunky knit

Thick knits toughen up a feminine summer dress, and are ideal for throwing on when the sun goes down.

Ribbed tank + jeans

A small black accent ties this power look together, which can also be layered with a button-up cardi if chilly.

Oversized knit + high-waist trousers

This is an outfit formula we’re seeing everywhere right now, perhaps due to our collective penchant for comfy clothing. On hot days, swamp for an embroidered boho blouse.

Double denim + heels

There is nothing chicer than slouchy white jeans, especially when paired with a boxy, oversized denim shirt. Add height with heels and you’ve got yourself the perfect day-to-night outfit.

Joggers + tie-waist tee

Tracksuits have basically become our uniform over the past year, and an all-white ensemble instantly levels it up. We love how the tie-waist tee adds a bit of edge, but you could go for a matching hoodie or sweatshirt, too. Keep the joggers oversized or wide-legged.

Plain white tee + dungarees

Dungarees have seen a resurgence in popularity lately (see above note on comfy clothing), and opting for all-white gives the off-duty style a Parisian cool-girl vibe.

Two-piece + trainers

When style icons like Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham, Elle Macpherson, Zendaya (the list goes on) don a white suit, you know it’s a go-to trend. And this one is timeless. Style down with trainers, add a bright lip and swept-back hair and congratulations, you’re basically part of the fashion elite.