Fashion Styling Tips
What to Wear with a White Dress?
What Jacket to Wear with a White Dress?
Your white dress tailored to fit your body shape (I, A, X, 8, O, V, H) pairs beautifully with any type of jacket. It’s great to know this, as long as you follow a simple rule of color coordination: avoid choosing a jacket in a color that is too overpowering, as it can detract from the brightness of your dress and create an overly harsh, boxy impression that clashes with the flow of your outfit.
Regardless of the season in which you want to shine in all your feminine glory, you have a wide range of options available. Here at Boho Via, we particularly love bohemian-style jackets because they pair perfectly with a white dress.
Here are some examples of jackets you might wear:
- Military Jacket: A military jacket is a stylish choice for a spring brunch with friends. It adds an unexpected twist that contrasts beautifully with the angular silhouette of your dress.
- Fringe Sleeve Jacket: A fringe-sleeved jacket over your off-shoulder dress during a colleague’s farewell party will definitely enhance the joyous celebration expected at such an occasion.
- Blazer: When heading out for an urban picnic with long-time friends, a blazer showcases a fun and elegant side of you, perfect for a shared moment of friendship.
- Coat: Your coat is essential for keeping your draped dress protected during a coffee date in the middle of winter. If you wish, you could go for a fur coat that adds radiant sophistication to your walk. Another option is a collared coat for an unexpected movie star vibe.
- Denim Jacket: Your denim jacket is unparalleled for laid-back outings, allowing you to stroll among the booksellers along the Seine in your fabulous ruffled dress.
- Parka: With its edgy style, your parka keeps your knitted dress cozy during a campfire meal on a chilly evening, ensuring you look elegant between cheese and dessert.
- Vest: Consider wearing a vest over your cocktail dress during an informal business lunch where decorum meets the potential for signing lucrative “win-win” contracts.
- Motorcycle Jacket: Your motorcycle jacket is ideal for accentuating your straight dress and showcasing the entrepreneurial woman you are—someone who knows how to move fast but also goes further together.
- Trench Coat: Your waterproof trench coat is both functional and stylish over your bohemian dress on drizzling purification days.
- Aviator Jacket: Your monochrome aviator jacket paired with your skater dress adds an elusive charm for attending an important working breakfast.
- Puffer Jacket: Your puffer jacket goes perfectly with your midi dress when picking up a well-deserved snack for your delightful children after hearing the school bell.
- Cardigan: Your mohair cardigan is just what you need to complement your tank dress, lighting up your aura during a relaxed yet serious interview.
- Tweed Jacket: Grabbing your tweed jacket is the best way to highlight your shirt-dress for a night out with friends.
- Kimono: Finally, your kimono over your bodycon dress is a smart choice to make after a brave fitness session, rewarding your body beautifully.
This list isn’t exhaustive, but it gives you a fresh and clear perspective on the types of jackets available to you. Choose those that give you freedom of movement.
The choice is yours to go with the style that resonates best with you!
What Shoes to Wear with a White Lace Dress?
When it comes to choosing a color for your shoes to match a white dress, two schools of thought exist:
Some women believe that white shoes enhance a silhouette that aims to appear understated or embody a classic, even baroque style.
Conversely, others feel it’s essential to contrast with a color other than white to bring out your best look.
Ultimately, it’s up to you based on your personality, mindset, intention, and the weather. Summer is particularly well-suited for vibrant and eye-catching colors. What matters is that you feel comfortable being yourself.
Here are our shoe recommendations based on the seasons:
- When the summer sun warms your skin, slip into chocolate brown wooden sandals, royal blue espadrilles, crimson clogs, dark yellow gladiators, leather sandals in a rich hue, scarlet fringe sandals, or strawberry slippers.
- For winter nights and cozy casual evenings, feel free to match your marble dress with mahogany boots, apricot western boots, charcoal heeled over-the-knee boots, auburn UGGs, cinnamon lace-up ankle boots, cacao Chelsea boots, or flat metallic ankle boots (copper, bronze, or pearly).
- For the other seasons or prestigious occasions, it’s best to wear black pumps, coffee and milk derby shoes, caramel loafers, burgundy mules, navy wedge shoes, or just your nude shoes.
What Color Undergarments to Wear Under a White Dress?
The key rule here is to take the time to check yourself in a 360-degree mirror before heading out. Be particularly cautious about your underwear choice. Make several observations to ensure it matches your skin tone and is subtly in sync with your outfit. It’s advisable to favor opalescence, skin tones, nude, or pastel shades.
Keep the same philosophy in mind for your upper undergarment—your bra. The shape should directly relate to your dress, its neckline, as well as the shape and thickness of your straps if present.
Strive to create a certain “white romance” that leaves nothing mediocre visible.
What to Wear Under a Sheer White Dress?
| The main technique that combines body elegance and stylistic richness is to remember that the fabric of your dress can unexpectedly become transparent when wet! So, be cautious if you’re prone to sweating or hyperhidrosis. However, you have two tricks: First, consider wearing a bikini top. Take your time to find the style that suits you. Secondly, if you wish to eliminate as much doubt as possible, opt for a slip that unifies and smooths the way you will be perceived. This will help you feel more at ease. |
How to Apply Makeup with a White Dress?
In general, with such a dress, you can indulge in all the make-up imaginable available on the cosmetics market.
Just be sure to counteract any pallid appearance that may arise if you don’t adapt your gorgeous face with some color. However, be mindful to use it wisely and sparingly. You have a range of tools to enhance your features or, conversely, to subtly accentuate them. Red lipstick and red nail polish are must-haves that consistently have timelessly hypnotic effects on everyone, especially men. The goal is to maximize your natural allure in a constantly changing world.
Just as there is a variety of skin types, consider the palette of techniques at your disposal: foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, eyeshadow, white or skin-colored eyeliner, black mascara, brow kit, and clear gloss. Many bloggers detail their color applications online. The essential point is to remember that less is often more; so, don’t overdo it with these products. Simply enhance the subtleties of your natural look.
How to Accessorize a White Dress?
Once you’ve found the creamy dress that flatters your curves, it becomes a delightful pursuit to explore the maze of accessories you can adorn yourself with.
- Jewelry: Be sure to wear your necklaces, earrings, silver watches, gold bracelets (both wrist and ankle), various pendants, a sparkly scarf, a chic brooch, rings (even bold ones), and your tulle scarf.
- Straw Hat: For your headwear, there’s the straw hat that pairs perfectly with your long dress for relaxing afternoons in the serene countryside.
- Beret: Your beret suits this pastoral environment that highlights your flowing dress. You won’t have to worry about any unfortunate gusts of wind or your crochet dress.
- Headband: Your headband adds a sporty touch to your creamy sheath dress when you rightfully enjoy a refreshing glass of freshly squeezed juice.
- Bandana: Your bandana adds a touch of rock and roll to your long v-neck dress.
- Embellished Hat: Your embellished hat makes you stunning in your fabulous smoking jacket dress upon arriving at a modern, upbeat music party.
- Basket Bag: Don’t hesitate to carry a basket bag for your personal effects as situations arise.
- Mesh Bag: Your mesh bag can be crucial when moving by transport, while dressed in your trapeze dress.
- Clutch: The clutch brings a chic, bourgeois-bohemian vibe to your satin nightgown-style dress; save it for intimate moments lit by the romantic glow of candlelight dinners.
- Tote Bag: Handy women opt for the tote bag during their adventurous outings.
- Crossbody Bag: For a stroll on the beach in your flared dress, choose a crossbody bag for freedom of movement in tune with the elements.
- Pouch: The drawstring pouch is perfect for leisurely strolls through shops in the city for some thrifting.
- Handbag: Finally, the trusty handbag is an inseparable companion when you step out in your tailored dress adorned with a fleur-de-lis embroidery.
- Belts: Depending on your build, choose a fitted leather or suede belt. If it’s not secure, go for a more unobtrusive cincher.
- Sunglasses: Of course, we must mention that your choice of sunglasses is crucial. Feel free to indulge in any color that speaks to your taste and eye color. They enhance the sunny appearance that radiates from your presence clad in the light of your white dress.
Let your mood and character flow freely. Create your white paradise with all these accessories that joyfully blend with your individuality.
It’s essential not to try to imitate others, as this could lead to an imitation that turns your accessories into mere trinkets!
That said, always keep in mind that ultimately, and most importantly in the quest for answers to the questions raised in this section, the best asset you possess is simply yourself!
