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White Summer

White has made a huge comeback this season! In both men and women’s fashion trends we’re seeing so many clothing pieces in such a snowy color. For years it has been a tabooed occurrence to wear such things but finally we are freeing this lovely color from its trendy imprisonment. A plus side to wearing white is that it deflects the sun, unlike black which absorbs the heat. It’s a youthful color full of nostalgic summer moments and eternal summer love.

As an image consultant, I have to research trends. In menswear we are seeing a lot of white slacks being paired with navy blue blazers, not appealing if your living in a place experiencing a heat wave like the one on the east coast. Luckily for us women, we have many more options when it comes to color picking. Here are five wonderful ways to wear white this season:

1. The white bathing suit: With all of this ‘Mad Men’ phenomena going on, the vintage white bathing suit seems to be making quite a comeback. Though we may no longer pin curl our hair and slap on the red lipstick before running to the beach, a well-lined white suit paired with a nice tan can do just the trick to give you that sun paralleled burst of energy!

2. The white bermuda shorts: The bermuda short is very reminiscent of a day on the yacht with Mr. Ralph Lauren himself. Sipping Pina Colada’s and feeling the soft breeze in your hair as you contemplate the wonders of the world. I’m sorry, what were we talking about?…

3. The all white ensemble: More and more I’m seeing women pairing slim fit white bottoms with a white tunic, embracing a very indulgent italian look. It’s quite breathtaking when done properly. It gives almost a look of relaxed royalty.

4. The white blazer: This comes in hand for both a night on the town and a day at work recovering from said night. It’s chic, classy and gives a nice new summer spin on the dreary black blazer.

5. The white dress: This is a classic. You can do it in a flattering wrap dress, a formal sweetheart strapless or even a free flowing cotton dress. I know many women worry about white making them look bigger than they are which isn’t the case. If you get a well tailored dress that is right for your body this white wonder should make you look slimmer than ever!

By: Brooke Brazil Assistant NYC personal stylist for My Image Expert

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