Must-Have White Dresses For Spring and Summer

Fashion

Mar 30

Written By Nicole

Say hello to sunshine and warmth with the perfect wardrobe staple for spring and summer: the white dress! Whether you're planning a picnic in the park or a beach day with friends, a white dress is the ultimate versatile clothing item!

While they can be minimal, white dresses match with any color and they’re a great way to accentuate your stylish accessories. There’s just something about a monochromatic look that feels so effortlessly chic and trendy, even if it’s casual. The fresh and clean look of a white dress is perfect for spring and summer, plus it makes your tan really pop!

Stylish white dresses you need in your closet

Just like a classic LBD (little black dress), every woman needs a little white dress (LWD) in her collection too! Whether you need a white dress for a bridal shower, the beach, graduation, or a casual day, check out these must-have white dresses for spring and summer!

As a neutral outfit fashionista, white dresses are one of my favorite staple items! I love how effortless and easy they are to style for any occasion. A white dress is the perfect blank canvas!

White mini dresses

Warmer weather means it's time to break out all of the cute mini dresses! From fitted bodycon styles, to flowy a-line silhouettes, a little white mini dress is the perfect length for showing off your sun-kissed legs in the summertime!

This is my favorite casual white mini dress — perfect on its own or layering with other pieces! It’s been my go-to for 5 years now and is restocked every year.

This white mini dress has a high neck that’s so stylish and chic — perfect for a garden party or graduation!

White midi dresses

I'll be honest, I never used to be a midi dress fan. Let's face it, as a 5ft tall petite woman, a midi dress is basically a maxi on me (unless I take the time to hem it). However, as their popularity has grown, so has my love for them. Although the midi dress style is still on the conservative side, it bares just enough so you can show off a cute pair of shoes!

This white midi dress is so gorgeous and romantic — perfect for date night or a dressy spring event!

This white midi dress makes a great closet staple! It’s super flowy and fun for spring and looks great styled with a chic jacket (like this).

White maxi dresses

I just love the effortlessness of a maxi dress! It's one of those pieces you can just pick out, throw on and go while still looking super chic and put together. A white maxi dress is one of my go-to's whenever I'm in a time pinch or I'm having one of those "I have nothing to wear" days. White maxi dresses are quite possibly the easiest spring and summer closet staple!

I adore lightweight flowy white dresses in the summer, but there’s nothing I love more than a bodycon white maxi dress, especially this one — the cutouts are so sexy!

Little white dress Q&A

When and where can you wear a white dress?

White dresses are typically considered a spring and summer staple, but I think they look great in any season! While I’m a firm believer in wearing what you want whenever you want, the only time you should not wear a white dress is as a wedding guest! Other than weddings, white dresses can be worn to any occasion!

How to style a white dress?

Honestly there is no wrong way to style a white dress – the options are endless! Wear a white maxi dress with a straw hat, sandals, and a cute woven bag for a beach day with friends, pair a white mini dress with sneakers for a casual daytime outfit, or style a flirty white midi dress paired with heels and stylish accessories for a chic date night look. Since most white dresses are fairly minimal you have the option of adding in some colors or you can keep it simple and let the dress stand on its own!

How do you wear a white dress that is see through?

Some white dresses can be a bit sheer, so it’s best to wear skin tone undergarments in order to avoid seeing through your dress. If you need a bit extra coverage you can always wear a nude color slip or seamless shapewear.

Where to shop for white dresses

Wondering where to buy a white dress for spring and summer? Here’s a list of my favorite stores to shop white dresses for women:

Lulus - Lulus is one of my favorite places to shop for women’s dresses! While most of their selection includes dressier styles, they do have some killer casual white spring dresses and white summer dresses that have been my evergreen closet staples for years! Plus they do run a great sale every month that’s worth keeping your eyes open for! Click here to get $20 off your first Lulus order of $50+

Petal and Pup - Another one of my favorites when it comes to finding the perfect little white dress is Petal and Pup! Their dress styles are always unique and on trend, plus they carry a great selection of both dressy and casual dresses!

Vici - Vici carries the most trendy outfits for women and I’ve been able to find some super cute white dresses from them. I love that they always run a sale to promote a new collection drop, however I recommend you add to cart and hit buy asap when you find a piece you love because their stock tends to sell out quickly!

Hello Molly - You’ll mostly find dressier white spring and summer dresses on Hello Molly – perfect for a bridal shower, graduation, or spring/summer events!

Revolve - Revolve is a bit pricier, but they have the best quality white dresses that you can wear again and again! Perfect if you’re looking for a classic white dress to add to your spring capsule wardrobe, or a sexy white summer dress for vacation!

Amazon - Amazon is one of the best places to shop for cheap white dresses, especially when it comes to a casual white dress! They have so many trendy white spring dresses that can easily be worn into the summer season and if you have Prime, you can’t beat that 1-2 day shipping!

A white dress is a versatile and timeless piece that should definitely be a part of your wardrobe for the upcoming spring and summer seasons! With a white dress, you'll be ready to tackle any occasion in style, from brunch with your girls to a romantic date night by the beach. Whether you’re a neutral fashion lover, or just need a good classic staple item for your closet, these white dresses will have you looking stylish and on trend from spring to summer!