White linen dress . . .
This dress combines everything I love. It has delicate crochet details, a classic fit-and-flare shape and a pair of perfectly placed pockets. It’s a piece I see myself wearing time and time again.
For my first wear, I styled it simply to let the dress do all the talking. This navy wide brim hat serves both fashion and function. It also adds a pop of color without feeling out of place. I can’t wait to wear it to the farmer’s market and out by the pool. For shoes, my Steve Madden nude sandals are an easy go-to. They add height without distracting, and they match with everything. Plus, they comes in multiple additional colors.
I can also see myself wearing this dress with leather flats (like these) for a casual weekend date or dressed up for a night out with big curls and a dramatic matte lip. Possibilities really are endless.
To kick off summer, I’m giving one FBT reader their own hat to style. Enter to win using the Rafflecopter widget below. The more entries you complete, the greater your chance will be at winning. Wishing you lots of luck!
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Banana Republic white linen dress c/o (similar style for $65), wide brim straw hat c/o, Steve Madden ‘Stecy’ sandals (also in multiple colors)
This post has been brought to you in collaboration with Banana Republic.
photos by Haley Nord
Carly Williams says
My favorite way to style a white dress is with turquoise jewelry!
Christine says
Love that dress on you!
latanya says
with some wedges and a pretty statement necklace
Ashleigh says
I love pairing a white dress with colorful heels. So much fun!
MJ Moore says
I love how white dresses are so versatile! I usually wear mine with sandals and a wrist stack.
Kayley says
I like to style it similar to you – keeping it simple w/o too many accessories and plain sandals.
Heather says
I keep it simple also. A cute pair of shoes, cute earrings and my hair up because it’s so hot.
Cami Valenzuela says
Wedges and some bold colourful jewelery:) love the hat idea
Erin says
Statement jewelry!
Heather S says
I love to style my white dresses with grecian gladiator sandals and big straw hats!
Teri says
With cute flat sandals or comfy wedges. Thanks for the giveaway!
Tejiri says
Love the dress. I would style it with a golden or cerulean jewelry and a belt in the middle.
Emilee Dougherty says
Nothing beats a nice, white dress in the summer! It just screams crisp and fresh!
Alex says
My favourite way to style a white dress is with tan sandals.
Allison says
I love the simplicity yet elegance of this dress! You are adorable!
Kim Pincombe Cole says
I love accenting a white dress with navy -either with a hat or a belt or jewelry. And espadrilles just look so good with a white summer dress!
DJ says
With a denim jacket and black sandals.
Allison Ramsing says
With a fun accessory!
Robin Abrams says
I love to style my white dresses with a plum-colored scarf belt
Sonya Morris says
My favorite way to style a white dress is with really cute sandals.
xty cruz says
I use a nice belt or a scraf
NM says
Cool this will, maybe sandals
Elizabeth Mayberry says
Ah! I love this so much! I love white dresses in summer!! I should get this one!! hahah!
Christen Tyre says
That dress looks so comfortable.
Lori H Vann says
I love styling it with chunky colorful jewelry!
Jill H says
Fun heels, a belt, and turquoise chunky accessories
Theresa N says
With white sandals.
Kobi Hensley says
I wear mine with a jean jacket and white sandals
Emily Ducatte says
A colorful necklace and matching shoes.
Veronica says
I love balancing a white dress with comfortable flat sandals!
Becca Z says
my fave way is to add a silver belt and silver flat sandals
Lisa Coomer Queen says
I keep it pretty simple. A little jewelry to accessorize.
gina blades says
I like to add a pair of gold sandals, turquoise jewelry, a bright bag, and a red lip.
Heather says
Turquoise necklace or a brightly colored scarf.
Elena says
I like to style it with bright necklace
Danielle Magee says
I love to style white dresses with sunglasses, sandals and bangles.
Candace Galan-Calderon says
A pair of bright Tieks!
monique s. says
I like to balance a white dress with some bold colorful earrings or a bold necklace or purse.
Elisse says
I love heels, a tan, and either a wild hat with silk flowers, or colorful jewelry- turquoise, coral, etc.
Andrea Darst says
I love a white dress with a bright shoe and gold jewelry.
nicolthepickle says
I like a pretty white summer dress with a chunky bangle and strappy, camel sandals.
Aaron says
I would guess with lots of colorful accessories, but what do I know? I’m no stylist!
cristina baños says
muy bonito!
amy rouse says
What’s your favorite way to style a white dress for summer?
lots of gold bangles, flat gold sandals, and lots and lots of sunscreen
Cindy A. says
I like to wear white dresses with statement jewelry and a fun bag. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
kelly mcgrew says
I like to add pops of color with a statement necklace & nice sandals.
Alina says
I love to style it with nude sandals, gold bracelets and necklace and then a braid and a hat.
Sean says
My favorite way to style a white dress is to add a pop of color with bright sandals and bright jewelry.
Fashion Gal says
I love to wear a flower in my hair and some cute wedge sandals!
Melissa Johnson says
I love a white dress with some boots! Cowboy boots or black boots or brown boots. Also a floppy hat to go with it. Maybe with a colored belt the same color as the boots!
April says
I like to wear jewelry. Marcasite or just simple silver looks great with a white dress in my opinion.
carol clark says
a big brown belt a necklace and a scarf
Kim Henrichs says
I love to wear a long bamboo necklace with a hot pink tassle!
Kari Wagoner says
With pink wedges and handbag
Angie S says
I love a minimal look. Simple sandals or flip flops with a white dress with beach hair is summer to me!
Jordan Troublefield says
Some nude wedges, gold jewelry, and a fun bright colored straw clutch!!!
Erika W. says
I like to just add some gold accessories because with white and gold it really makes a tan pop.
Jenesse says
simple with brown sandals
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I always style white with some beautiful POP of color shoes!
Marty Crosson says
Simple sandals, chunky Navajo jewelry, and a hat
jessica c says
It depends on where I’m going. If I’m going out I like to wear long crystal jewelry. If I’m going to the beach I like to wear turquoise sandals. If I’m just running around shopping I like to wear bright long earrings. Love the hat thanks for sharing.
Jessica says
Anything not hot
Laura Royal says
I love styling a white dress with tan wedge sandals and a colorful necklace for a pop of color.
Rachel Osborn says
I don’t wear white very often since I have little ones but I love the classic black/white combo! Love the hat! Banana Republic is my fav!
Candace says
With a cute wedge.
lovely joy merced says
white dress with comfy flat sandals, shades and hat 🙂
Michelle Schultz says
Adding colorful shoes, bag, and accessories such as bright pink or cobalt blue.
Iliana R says
With a white dress, I would put on some gold wedges and lots of accessories such as a statement necklace, a arm cuff, and hoop earrings.