My favorite summertime wardrobe staple is and always will be… the perfect white dress. I’m currently obsessing over this look. I love pairing this super feminine, ruffled silhouette with some more rugged accessories. It’s a balanced look for a super cool summer vibe. 

Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, white is now the color of the season (hooray), until Labor Day, that is. Truth be told, I’m not one to stick to that fashion rule – white is hands-down my absolute favorite clothing color all year long. There’s just something undeniably fresh and elegant about wearing white! Add a glowing tan, some metallic accents, some nude hues, and you’ve got yourself pure perfection!

I realize wearing all-white may not be the most practical of looks, especially when you’ve got kids and/or red wine in the mix. But hey, there’s no harm daring to live on the wild side every now and then (don’t let the fear of messy toddler-life take this staple out of your fashion lineup). As mentioned, white dresses in particular are at the very top of my list. I spotted this one while browsing at Nordstrom. I was drooling over the dramatic hemlines, all the ruffles, and jumping for joy over the price-point. 

This is also one of those dresses that could easily transition from day to night with a quick change of shoes and accessories. Keep this look cool during the daytime with some strappy sandals, a pair of lightweight shades, a neutral hued hat, and some simple jewelry and you’re ready to stroll down Abbot Kinney in Venice (like me!).

To transition to nighttime, I would lose the hat, switch to a strappy stiletto heel, and throw on a bold necklace, and voila! You have the perfect look for a summertime date night or swanky social gathering.

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