Good morning, friends. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Mine was the epitome of Summer goodness- movie watching (Bling Ring-meh), grilling, and super mooning (that sounds bad but you know what I mean). There's so many seminal Summer moments to enjoy- and speaking of which, it's Wimbledon time and then Glastonbury across the pond. And sure I'm excited to watch both of these from afar, but truly I wish I was going to them both to enjoy- the early bits of Summer UK style are tops with me.
But as thoughts turn to tennis and music festivals, one of course can't NOT think about what to wear. Wimbledon is all about classic white, while Glastonbury is the reigning champ of that effortless rock and roll bohemia that I have always been inspired by, especially in these here warm months. So in honor of both of these events- I give you the white dress, the single best item to stay cool, look cool, and be cool in the summer.
I'm showing you my fav type of white dress- the vintage lace/slightly Victorian inspired version that could be worn with a blazer and platform espadrilles to check out all the action on the court, or as easily worn with a floppy hat and wellies to check out all the action on the festival stage. It's a versatile piece that comes in all price points- some of my favs below- top of the list is the Etoile by Isabel Marant number I've had my eye on from the moment I spotted it in early Spring at my neighborhood Barney's- and there's an Ark and Co number that bears a close resemblance to it (and named after Glasto favorite Sienna Miller) but still allows you to pay your rent and eat on the regs:
ISABEL MARANT ETOILE GRETA COTTON VOILE AND LACE DRESS
TWELFTH STREET CYNTHIA VINCENT MURO WESTERN LACE HIGH LOW DRESS
DOLCE VITA VALENTINA LACE DRESS
HAUTE HIPPIE THREADWORKS MINI DRESS
And if boho lace is not quite your thing, try something eyelet. I bought a white eyelet dress from H&M several seasons ago and damn if that dress was not the most comfortable and cool thing to wear in Miami summers. Eyelet is like wearing air co on your body- remarkably cool anfd fresh and super feminine and pretty. And if you're worried about looking like a little girl, fear not. Eyelet is all grown up and manages to be a lovely choice for just about anywhere- for tennis I'd wear it with a pretty straw hat and simple gold bangles, and for a music festival I'd wear it with gladiators or simple hippie sandals and loads of beaded jewelry. It feels fresh in a shorter length, though that vintage piece from Urban Outfitters is super fab and cool- expensive as all get out but spend the day at your fav vintage haunts, and you can surely find one for cheaper.
ALC AGOSTON COTTON EYELET DRESS
URBAN OUTFITTERS VINTAGE EYELET PARTY DRESS
SKAIST TAYLOR OPHELIA COTTON EYELET DRESS
So whether you're more love-thirty or summer of love, you'll find a white option to suit you- it's a diverse piece that's the balmy version of the LBD. I of course am wearing black today, but thinking about a LWD for tomorrow, even if I am nowhere near Wimbledon or Glastonbury; because I'm at both in my mind. And that's what's up this whiten up yourself kind of Monday in the 212. Keep it fresh. XO