By Yemisi Suleiman

White parties are all the rage now and what better way to look fresh and crisp for your party than in a well co-ordinated all-white outfit. No colour is fresher than white. And, when you wear the hue from head to toe, it results in an exceptionally stylish, high-impact look that gets you noticed anywhere. Though it could be tricky to pull off, but hey, that’s why we are here.

So, if you want to wear a white ensemble at your next cocktail party or work the trend for your next weekend outing, check out our picks for some of the most stylish ways to wear white.

Pair with Ivory

Throw on an ivory blouse and white jeans with a pop-of-colour purse for a chic off-duty look.

Oasis White Jeans, Nude Blouse & Micheal Kors Handbag

Go Girly

White is pure, innocent and girly. Choose a sexy white number that will speak for itself. A high-neck, long-sleeve dress is striking in white.

Kim Kardashian & Alexander Mcqueen Dress

Break the Monochrome
Break up a monochrome ensemble by mixing different shades of white. For example, throw on a cream-coloured kimono jacket over a white top and jeans.

River Island Kimono Jacket & Kimono

All White Suit

Tailored white pieces paired with contrasting accents lend a streamlined look. An all-white trouser suit or jump suit will make just the right statement.  Don’t forget to rock your favourite bold lip colour.

Jumpsuit By Elisaab & Mac Lipstick

White Cocktail
This colour can look sweet when you pair a white cocktail dress with lady-like shoes and clutch for a cocktail party.

Lupita Nyongo

Chic Separates

Show off your midriff in cool cut-offs and cropped tops.

Miche

Go Shorty
White, short suit with sky-high heels will make a show-stopping statement for an all-white night party.

White Shorts And Off Shoulder Top

Asymmetric Style
Look white hot in a one-shoulder dress uplifted with sparkly accessories like diamond studs, embellished sandals and a statement bag.

One Shoulder Monochrome Ruffle Dress, Atlantico Diamond Studs & Brian Artwood

Lace

One can never go wrong in a white lace dress with black and gold accessories.

White Strapless Lace Dress, Gold Glitter Clutch Bag & Christian Louboutin Black Gold Heels

Go Formal
White pencil skirt with a classic white shirt and nude heels and matching bag is an example of an all-white outfit done right.

Candice, White Shirt, Pencil Skirt & Gianvito Rossi Nude Pumps

CARE FOR YOUR WHITES
Follow this laundry advice to maintain your white’s crisp colour over time:

* Wash them after every one to two wears.
* Attack stains as soon as possible.

* Always separate white and coloured clothes.

* Pick a laundry detergent that contains bleach.

* Don’t overload your washing machine.

* Use hot water for fabric.

* Dry clothes according to label instructions.