How to wear your summer whites, according to these celebrities
When summer calls, one colour reigns. All over the internet and your social media feeds, celebrities appear in droves, decked out in this unwavering hue. Between photo dumps of themselves and paparazzi shots of them out and about, you'll see them make this colour the official colour of the season—be it whether it's for an official appearance or simply a day by the beach. Simply put; they don't call it summer whites for no reason.
2025 is no different—the It girls have made it loud and clear. Think Sabrina Carpenter's matching summer sets to Dua Lipa's recent photo dump of her Italian summer sojourn through Palermo with partner Callum Turner (her man kept to the theme in a white polo too!). Earlier during the tennis season, courtside attendees also abided by the player's rules: of Wimbledon whites. Nicole Kidman was the very picture of quiet luxury in menswear suiting from Brunello Cucinelli, Keira Knightley looked effortlessly chic in a breezy Chanel ensemble, and Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro hard-launched their relationship, perfectly colour-coordinated. Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield making their first official appearance as a couple at the Wimbledon 2025 Championships. Getty
To suit the summer mood, babydoll dresses have seen an uptick too. Floral-adorned frocks are a surefire favourite too—as seen on the likes of the lovable Sana of Twice. And if it's swimwear cover-ups you're looking for, Kylie Jenner could give a masterclass in the brief. So they're all serving up inspiration—for every manner of occasion. With a wealth of styling options for wearing your summer whites, we can't help but cop the mood. Below, a celebrity-approved guide to acing the ultimate summer hue. Getty
1 / 34 Sheer solicitations: Rosé
Keep it sheer, light and casual with some denim à la Rosé. Courtesy of MyTheresa
2 / 34 Saint Laurent lace-trimmed tank top, $1,330
Available at MyTheresa. Courtesy of Ssense
3 / 34 Gia Studios blouse, $983
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
4 / 34 Acne Studios wide-leg jeans, $673
Available at Net-a-Porter. Getty
5 / 34 Two-piece wonders: Keira Knightley
Courtside chic has never looked better. In breezy, easy sets that are polished, yet relaxed. Courtesy of Farfetch
6 / 34 Miu Miu poplin shirt, $2,320
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Farfe
7 / 34 The Row trousers, $610
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Chanel
8 / 34 Chanel 25 handbag, $8,890
Available at Chanel. @dualipa
9 / 34 Boho drama: Dua Lipa
Boho summer is the way to go. Dua Lipa's trick? Chunky, bold accessories. Courtesy of Farfetch
10 / 34 Dôen blouse, $527
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
11 / 34 Chloé gold-tone necklace, $1,272
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Ssense
12 / 34 A.P.C denim shorts, $169
Available at Ssense. @m.by__sana
13 / 34 Floral frocks: Sana of Twice
Sana's a babygirl with her floral mini and a pop of butter yellow—the other hue of the season. Courtesy of Prada
14 / 34 Prada mini dress, $3,200
Available at Prada. Courtesy of Farfetch
15 / 34 Themoirè tote bag, $434
Available at Farfetch. @beccca
16 / 34 Preppy casual: Becky Armstrong
Becky Armstrong opts for the all time layering trick: a shirt tied over a casual white tank. Courtesy of Frankie Shop
17 / 34 The Frankie Shop shirt, $243
Available at The Frankie Shop.
18 / 34 Helmut Lang tank top, $121
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Everlane
19 / 34 Everlane straight-leg pant, $163
Available at Everlane.
20 / 34 Suit up, darling: Nicole Kidman
Mannish suiting, as per Nicole Kidman. From the boardroom to your European summer of your dreams.
21 / 34 Borsalino sun hat, $479
Available at Farfetch.
22 / 34 Brunello Cucinelli cotton blazer, $2,254
Available at The Outnet.
23 / 34 Max Mara trousers, $477
Available at Farfetch. @kyliejenner
24 / 34 Seaside lounging: Kylie Jenner
Seaside living on your mind? Kylie Jenner embodies it best with a bubble skirt cover-up and some slip-on thongs. Courtesy of Farfetch
25 / 34 Elisabetta Franchi bodysuit, $413
Available at Farfetch.
26 / 34 Dunst mini skirt, $101
Available at Ssense. Courtesy of Ssense
27 / 34 Aeyde heeled sandals, $559
Available at Ssense.
28 / 34 Maximum impact: Aya Nakamura
When in doubt, don the bridal-esque look. Of full white dressing and deliciously flowing fabrics.
29 / 34 Jacquemus sleeveless dress, $1,265
Available at Farfetch.
30 / 34 Khaite maxi dress, $2,882
Available at Ssense. @jenaissante
31 / 34 Linen never fails: Yunjin of Le Sserafim
Summer whites could only ever be completed by the season's most reached-for fabric: linen.
32 / 34 Gentle Monster optical glasses, $430
Available at Gentle Monster. Courtesy of Dissh
33 / 34 Dissh linen top, $140
Available at Dissh.
34 / 34 Courrèges tank top, $255
Available at Ssense.
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